Prevailing Wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Prevailing wage for Cycle Counter roles is set by DOL using regional wage surveys and four experience levels, from entry through fully competent. Whether your job offer is for a Scale Operator, Inventory Specialist, or Fluid Operator, the wage floor your employer must meet on the LCA depends on the worksite city and the level assigned to your position.
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Level 1 covers entry-level Cycle Counter positions requiring close supervision, limited independent judgment, and little or no prior experience in weighing, measuring, or recordkeeping functions. DOL expects routine, repetitive tasks performed under direct oversight.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for this occupation. It applies to workers with one to three years of relevant experience who perform standard weighing, checking, or sampling duties with moderate supervision and some independent decision-making.
Level 3 applies to experienced professionals who handle complex recordkeeping assignments, train junior staff, or manage inventory sampling workflows with minimal supervision. Several years of demonstrated experience in the occupation are expected at this level.
Level 4 is reserved for fully competent senior professionals who set procedures, lead quality assurance or inventory control functions, and operate with full autonomy. This level typically requires extensive occupation-specific experience and may involve supervisory responsibility.
Prevailing Wage for Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 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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Watch for title aliasing in quality roles
Positions advertised as QA Inspector or Quality Assurance Inspector are sometimes filed under manufacturing or quality-control SOC codes rather than SOC 43-5111, which can mean a different prevailing wage applies. Confirm the SOC code on the LCA matches your actual recordkeeping duties.
Account for warehouse location wage gaps
The prevailing wage floor for Scale Operators and Inventory Specialists varies sharply by city. Metro areas like Seattle and Minneapolis set wages well above low-cost markets like Brownsville or San Juan, so compare your offer against the specific worksite metro, not a national average.
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Exclude bonuses and signing pay from wage compliance
For Cycle Counter and Scale Operator positions, the prevailing wage must be met through base hourly or annual salary alone. Signing bonuses, shift differentials, and performance bonuses are excluded from the DOL wage compliance calculation on the LCA.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 43-5111.00 alongside Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Cycle Counter Prevailing Wage
Cycle Counter Prevailing Wage
Cycle Counter positions fall under SOC 43-5111.00 (Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping). 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.
Fluid Operator Prevailing Wage
Fluid Operator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Fluid Operator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-5111.00 (Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Inventory Specialist Prevailing Wage
Inventory Specialist Prevailing Wage
Inventory Specialist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-5111.00 (Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping). 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.
Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector) Prevailing Wage
Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector) Prevailing Wage
Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector) positions fall under SOC 43-5111.00 (Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping). 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.
Scale Operator Prevailing Wage
Scale Operator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Scale Operator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-5111.00 (Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Supply Clerk Prevailing Wage
Supply Clerk Prevailing Wage
Supply Clerk is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-5111.00 (Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping). 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.
Temperature Taker Prevailing Wage
Temperature Taker Prevailing Wage
Temperature Taker positions fall under SOC 43-5111.00 (Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping). 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Cycle Counter positions?
DOL sets prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from regional employer surveys. For SOC 43-5111, OFLC publishes four wage levels for each metropolitan area. Employers file a Labor Condition Application listing the worksite metro and the assigned level, and the certified wage becomes the minimum base pay they must offer.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify which one applies to my offer?
The four levels reflect experience and responsibility. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision; Level 2 is qualified with moderate independence; Level 3 is experienced with complex duties or training responsibilities; Level 4 is fully competent with senior or lead scope. Review your job description against DOL's level definitions and check the LCA your employer files to confirm the level assigned to your position.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role differ so much from city to city?
OFLC uses regional OES survey data, so wages reflect local labor market conditions. A Cycle Counter worksite in Seattle or Minneapolis draws on higher regional wage data than one in Brownsville or San Juan. The worksite address listed on the LCA determines which metro's wage applies, not the employer's headquarters. This means two workers in the same company can have different prevailing wage floors based solely on where they physically work.
What happens if a sponsored job offer is below the prevailing wage for this occupation?
An employer cannot certify an LCA that pays below the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite and level. OFLC will not certify a deficient LCA, and USCIS will not approve an H-1B petition without a certified LCA. If the offered salary is below the floor, the employer must either increase the base pay or reclassify the position to match the wage actually being offered before filing.
How do I verify the prevailing wage for a Cycle Counter position in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current prevailing wage for SOC 43-5111 in any metropolitan area. Select the occupation code, choose your worksite metro, and review all four wage levels. You can also cross-reference with O*NET for occupation details. If your employer has already filed an LCA, the certified wage level and amount appear in OFLC's public disclosure data.
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