Plant and System Operators, All Other

SOC Code: 51-8099

All plant and system operators not listed separately.

Advertisement

Prevailing Wage Levels (National)

DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Plant and System Operators, All Other. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.

$43,306/yr ($20.82/hr)Level I (Entry)
$53,851/yr ($25.89/hr)Level II (Qualified)
$64,376/yr ($30.95/hr)Level III (Experienced)
$74,922/yr ($36.02/hr)Level IV (Expert)

FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact

LevelLottery EntriesEst. Selection Rate
Level I (Entry)1 entry~16%
Level II (Qualified)2 entries~31%
Level III (Experienced)3 entries~45%
Level IV (Expert)4 entries~61%

Prevailing Wages by Metro Area

Metro AreaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Battle Creek, MI$54,059$73,299$92,539$111,779
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area$72,467$84,427$96,366$108,326
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI$55,494$73,091$90,709$108,306
Carson City, NV$55,037$71,282$87,506$103,750
Baton Rouge, LA$44,637$64,147$83,658$103,168
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area$54,933$70,949$86,986$103,002
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$61,630$73,965$86,320$98,654
Reno, NV$49,816$66,040$82,243$98,467
Yuba City, CA$59,758$71,760$83,741$95,742
Kennewick-Richland, WA$57,408$69,597$81,765$93,954

Calculate your wage level for Plant and System Operators, All Other →

Advertisement

H-1B Guides & Resources

Looking for an H-1B immigration attorney?

Find experienced immigration lawyers in our attorney directory.