Prevailing Wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other
Prevailing wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other is set by DOL using regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. The floor varies significantly by city and by one of four experience levels, so a sponsored offer that clears the national baseline may still fall short in a higher-cost metro.
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Level 1 covers entry-level workers with limited experience in textile, apparel, or furnishings production, typically performing routine tasks under close supervision with no expectation of independent judgment or specialized technical knowledge.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for these workers. It applies to qualified workers with some independent task execution in sewing, cutting, or finishing operations, generally requiring a recognized body of practical knowledge in the occupation.
Level 3 applies to experienced workers who handle complex production tasks with minimal supervision, may troubleshoot equipment or materials issues, and are expected to train or guide less experienced colleagues on the production floor.
Level 4 designates fully competent workers in a lead or senior capacity, setting standards for production quality, coordinating workflows across a team, and applying broad technical expertise across textile, apparel, or furnishings processes.
Prevailing Wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 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 which production tasks set your level
Textile and apparel employers frequently file at Level 1 even for workers performing cutting, pattern-grading, or finishing tasks that DOL associates with Level 2. Review your actual day-to-day duties against DOL level definitions before accepting any offer.
Watch the wage gap between New York and lower-paying metros
The prevailing wage floor for this occupation in New York is roughly double the floor in metros like Pittsburgh or San Antonio. If your worksite shifts from a high-wage metro to a lower one, the LCA must reflect the new location wage, not your previous city.
Check whether production bonuses count toward the wage floor
Some textile employers structure pay with a base rate plus piece-rate or shift-differential bonuses. Only guaranteed, non-contingent wages count toward prevailing wage compliance. Bonuses tied to output or attendance do not satisfy the DOL floor on their own.
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Manufacturers and furnishings producers that have sponsored this occupation before are far more likely to file a compliant LCA. Migrate Mate shows historical visa sponsorship counts by employer, so you can focus on companies that already know the process.
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How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other?
DOL calculates prevailing wages for this occupation using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Surveys are conducted across metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, and the resulting wage levels are published through OFLC. An employer filing an LCA for a sponsored textile or apparel worker must pay at least the DOL-determined wage for the worksite location and the applicable experience level.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify which applies to my job offer?
DOL assigns workers to one of four levels based on experience, supervision, and task complexity. Level 1 is entry-level with close oversight. Level 2 reflects qualified independent work. Level 3 applies to experienced workers handling complex tasks or guiding others. Level 4 covers senior or lead roles. Match your actual job duties and supervision structure to these definitions, not just your job title.
Why does the prevailing wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other vary so much by city?
OFLC calculates wages from regional OES surveys, so local labor market conditions drive the numbers. A metro with higher living costs and stronger union density, like New York, produces a much higher wage floor than a production hub in the South or Midwest. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro's wage applies, so if your employer operates across multiple facilities, the specific location where you work controls your wage floor.
What happens if my sponsored job offer falls below the prevailing wage?
An employer cannot certify an LCA at a wage below the DOL prevailing wage for the worksite and level. If OFLC finds a deficiency during review, certification will be denied. For USCIS purposes, an uncertified or non-compliant LCA means the visa petition cannot proceed. If you discover your offer is below the floor, the employer must either increase the offered wage or file at a lower level with a documented justification.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool on the DOL website. Enter SOC code 51-6099 and select the metropolitan area that matches your worksite address. The tool returns the four wage levels for that geography based on the most current OES survey data. Always verify the exact metro area: some employers list a city address that falls within a different OES survey area than the city name suggests.
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