Prevailing Wage for Transportation Workers, All Other
Prevailing wage for Transportation Workers, All Other (SOC 53-6099) is set by DOL using regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. The floor is divided into four experience levels, and the required minimum varies significantly depending on the worksite city listed on the Labor Condition Application.
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Entry-level workers with limited transportation experience, typically performing routine tasks under close supervision. Workers in this tier generally have little to no specialized training beyond basic on-the-job orientation and are early in their transportation career.
Workers with a foundation of practical transportation experience performing standard duties with moderate supervision. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Transportation Workers, All Other, reflecting the occupation's typical mid-career, task-proficient workforce.
Experienced workers who handle complex or non-routine transportation assignments with considerable independence. Workers at this level typically bring several years of demonstrated performance and may informally mentor newer colleagues.
Fully competent workers with advanced expertise who operate with broad autonomy, handle the most demanding assignments, and may carry lead or coordinating responsibilities across a transportation team or operation.
Prevailing Wage for Transportation 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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Verify the worksite city before accepting
For transportation roles, the worksite listed on the LCA is where duties are physically performed, not a corporate headquarters. A logistics hub in Shreveport carries a significantly lower prevailing wage floor than the same title filed for Seattle or San Francisco.
Watch for title misclassification under adjacent SOCs
Transportation Workers, All Other is a residual SOC category. Employers sometimes file LCAs under broader categories like motor vehicle operators or material movers, which carry different wage floors. Confirm the SOC code on the certified LCA matches the duties described in your offer letter.
Exclude signing bonuses from your base wage calculation
DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against the regular rate of pay, not total compensation. Signing bonuses, one-time relocation payments, and shift-differential premiums cannot be counted toward meeting the wage floor for sponsored transportation positions.
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How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Transportation Workers, All Other?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. For each area, wages are divided into four levels based on experience, complexity, and supervision. Employers seeking to sponsor a worker must pay at least the level that matches the position's actual duties and requirements, as documented on the certified Labor Condition Application.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which applies to me?
The four levels reflect increasing experience and independence. Level 1 covers entry-level workers under close supervision. Level 2 applies to qualified workers performing standard duties with some independence. Level 3 covers experienced workers handling complex tasks. Level 4 applies to fully competent workers operating autonomously or in lead roles. USCIS and OFLC both expect the level to match the actual job requirements, not the title alone.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role differ so much by city?
DOL calculates wage floors using regional OES surveys, so each metropolitan area produces its own wage statistics for this occupation. The certified LCA must list the actual worksite location, meaning the relevant floor is the one for that specific metro area. High-demand markets with dense employer concentration and higher living costs produce higher survey medians than smaller or lower-wage regional markets.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An LCA will not be certified by OFLC if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite location and wage level. If an LCA is already certified but the actual pay falls below the stated wage, the employer faces back-pay liability and potential debarment from future sponsorship. USCIS will also deny or revoke an H-1B petition if the wage attestation is not met.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Transportation Workers, All Other in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current prevailing wage by SOC code and metropolitan area. Enter SOC 53-6099 and the metro area matching your worksite to see all four wage levels. You can also review certified LCA filings in the OFLC disclosure data to see what wages employers have actually attested to for this occupation in that location. Migrate Mate filters sponsored job listings by role and location, letting you see which employers have a sponsorship track record for transportation workers before you apply.
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