Prevailing Wage for Stonemasons
Stonemasons working in the U.S. under an H-1B, E-3, or green card sponsorship must be paid at least the DOL prevailing wage for SOC 47-2022. Whether your employer calls the role Mason Mechanic, Marble Installer, or Stone Installer, the same four experience-based wage levels apply, and the floor shifts significantly depending on the worksite city.
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Level 1 applies to entry-level stonemasons with limited experience who perform routine tasks under close supervision. Workers at this stage follow established procedures and have not yet developed independent judgment for complex or non-standard masonry work.
Level 2 covers qualified stonemasons with moderate experience who handle a range of standard assignments with general supervision. This is the most common filing level for Stonemasons, reflecting the typical skilled-trade worker employers bring in on sponsored positions.
Level 3 applies to experienced stonemasons who work independently on complex assignments, apply advanced techniques, and may informally guide junior workers. Employers filing at this level typically require demonstrated proficiency across multiple masonry methods or specialty materials.
Level 4 is reserved for fully competent stonemasons in senior or lead roles who direct crews, oversee project quality, and apply expert-level judgment. Workers at this level typically set worksite standards and are accountable for complex structural outcomes.
Prevailing Wage for Stonemasons by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Confirm your worksite city before accepting an offer
Stonemason wages vary sharply by metro. Seattle's L1 floor sits well above the national median, while El Paso's L4 ceiling falls below what qualified workers earn in mid-tier markets. The worksite address on the LCA, not the employer's headquarters, determines which prevailing wage applies.
Watch for title aliasing on sponsored Stonemason filings
Employers sometimes file LCAs under Marble Shop Worker or Stone Installer titles using occupational codes outside SOC 47-2022. If your job duties match stonemasonry but the LCA lists a mismatched SOC, the prevailing wage floor used may not reflect what DOL sets for this occupation.
Expect Level 2 on most sponsorship filings for this trade
Most H-1B and green card filings for stonemasons land at Level 2, reflecting journey-level skilled work. If your offer letter describes independent, complex masonry assignments but the LCA lists Level 1, ask your employer to document the experience basis for that wage level selection.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 47-2022.00 alongside Stonemasons, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Marble Installer Prevailing Wage
Marble Installer Prevailing Wage
Marble Installer positions fall under SOC 47-2022.00 (Stonemasons). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Marble Shop Worker Prevailing Wage
Marble Shop Worker Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Marble Shop Worker for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-2022.00 (Stonemasons). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Mason Prevailing Wage
Mason Prevailing Wage
Mason is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-2022.00 (Stonemasons). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Mason Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Mason Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Mason Mechanic positions fall under SOC 47-2022.00 (Stonemasons). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Stone Derrickman Prevailing Wage
Stone Derrickman Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Stone Derrickman for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-2022.00 (Stonemasons). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Stone Installer Prevailing Wage
Stone Installer Prevailing Wage
Stone Installer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-2022.00 (Stonemasons). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Stone Mason Prevailing Wage
Stone Mason Prevailing Wage
Stone Mason positions fall under SOC 47-2022.00 (Stonemasons). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Stone Setter Prevailing Wage
Stone Setter Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Stone Setter for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-2022.00 (Stonemasons). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Stonemasons?
DOL sets prevailing wages for Stonemasons using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. OFLC assigns the SOC 47-2022 wage to four experience levels based on regional employer surveys. Employers must certify on the LCA that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level for the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
The four levels reflect experience and supervision: Level 1 is entry-level under close supervision, Level 2 is qualified with general supervision, Level 3 is experienced and largely independent, and Level 4 is fully competent in a senior or lead capacity. Review your job description against DOL's experience-based definitions and compare it to what your employer lists on the LCA to confirm the level matches your actual duties.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Stonemason role differ so much by city?
OFLC derives wage floors from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so each metro area reflects local labor market conditions. The LCA must list the actual worksite address, meaning the wage floor is tied to where the work is performed, not the employer's home office. Markets with dense commercial construction and union-scale norms, such as Seattle and New York, push wages significantly above metros with lower construction activity.
What happens if a sponsored job offer is below the prevailing wage for Stonemasons?
An offer below the prevailing wage cannot be certified by DOL on the LCA, which blocks the H-1B or PERM application. If a certified LCA later reveals a wage shortfall, USCIS can deny the petition and DOL's Wage and Hour Division can order back pay plus penalties. You should verify the offered wage against the OFLC Wage Search for your worksite before the LCA is submitted.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Stonemasons in a specific U.S. location?
Search the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 47-2022 and your worksite metro area to retrieve the current four-level wage table. Cross-reference with Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data for an independent check. Migrate Mate also lets you filter sponsored job listings by location and role, showing which employers have historically filed for stonemason and masonry positions in your target market.
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