How much does Oakland University pay?

Oakland University has a median filed salary of $60,200 across 344 DOL filings, ranging from $46,000 to $85,000.

Does Oakland University pay above market?

Oakland University pays approximately 53.2% relative to the DOL prevailing wage floor for its filed positions.

What jobs does Oakland University sponsor?

Oakland University files most often for: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, Business Teachers, Postsecondary, 25-1021.00, Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Communications Teachers, Postsecondary.

Where does Oakland University hire?

Oakland University files most DOL cases in: Michigan (257 filings).

Oakland University Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary - DOL Verified Data

MI Approval Rate 74.7% · most recent FY 2025

Median Salary

$56,000

Certified filings

DOL Filings

Certified: 257

Unique Job Titles

SOC occupations

Approval Rate

74.7%

Certified vs filed

Salary Range

Based on 19 certified filings

DOL-Filed Salary Range

$51,200$52,200$56,000$56,000$57,148

Prevailing Wage Premium - a TruthWage exclusive

+33.3%

Oakland University pays 33.3% above the DOL minimum wage floor for its filed positions.

The prevailing wage is the minimum salary DOL sets as the floor for this occupation and location. A positive premium means the employer pays above that floor. Source: DOL LCA filings.

Salary Trend

FY2012 - FY2025

Salaries by Job Title

50 occupations with DOL-filed salary data

Job Title	Filings	Median Salary	vs Market	Salary Range
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	46	$82,000	-22.7%	$72,000$72,000$82,000$85,000$85,000
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	37	$109,232	+12.3%	$105,000$105,000$109,232$123,000$123,000
25-1021.00	24	$45,000	N/A	$45,000$45,000$45,000$62,590$62,590
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	24	$92,228	-12.7%	$90,000$90,000$92,228$115,000$115,000
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	19	$56,000	-28%	$52,200$52,200$56,000$56,000$56,000
25-1032.00	12	$46,000	N/A	$45,000$45,000$46,000$85,000$85,000
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	11	$67,064	-15.5%	$63,000$63,000$67,064$70,000$70,000
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	10	$64,500	-25.2%	$62,000$62,000$64,500$66,000$66,000
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	10	$56,000	-27.3%	$51,000$51,000$56,000$56,000$56,000
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	9	$52,200	-34.9%	$52,000$52,000$52,200$55,500$55,500
25-1022.00	8	$45,500	N/A	$45,000$45,000$45,500$46,000$46,000
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	8	$56,000	-40.9%	$55,524$55,524$56,000$56,000$56,000
25-1071.00	8	$45,000	N/A	$45,000$45,000$45,000$90,000$90,000
25-1011.00	7	$45,500	N/A	$45,000$45,000$45,500$114,000$114,000
25-1121.00	7	$45,500	N/A	$45,000$45,000$45,500$56,000$56,000
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	6	$85,000	-12.1%	$72,000$72,000$85,000$85,000$85,000
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	6	$60,000	-16.8%	$58,000$58,000$60,000$60,000$60,000
25-1042.00	5	$55,290	N/A	$46,000$46,000$55,290$70,000$70,000
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	5	$85,000	-29.2%	Insufficient data for salary range.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	5	$59,500	-25.9%	$58,000$58,000$59,500$61,000$61,000
25-1122.00	5	$45,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
History Teachers, Postsecondary	5	$51,200	-37.2%	Insufficient data for salary range.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	4	$65,724	-21.3%	$65,000$65,000$65,724$66,448$66,448
Coaches and Scouts	4	$39,592	-13.8%	Insufficient data for salary range.
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	3	$54,997	-28.9%	$37,993$37,993$54,997$72,000$72,000
Biological Scientists, All Other	3	$85,000	-8.9%	Insufficient data for salary range.
19-2031.00	3	$45,896	N/A	$45,096$45,096$45,896$46,696$46,696
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	3	$50,636	-15.8%	Insufficient data for salary range.
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	3	$75,000	-23%	Insufficient data for salary range.
25-1063.00	3	$67,000	N/A	$46,000$46,000$67,000$88,000$88,000
Athletic Trainers	3	$39,827	-33.9%	$39,592$39,592$39,827$47,013$47,013
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	2	$115,062	+10.7%	Insufficient data for salary range.
17-2144	2	$37,320	N/A	$36,639$36,639$37,320$38,000$38,000
Biological Technicians	2	$41,413	-20.4%	Insufficient data for salary range.
Chemical Technicians	2	$40,851	-29.3%	Insufficient data for salary range.
25-1052.00	2	$45,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
25-1065.00	2	$45,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$61,504	-25.5%	Insufficient data for salary range.
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	2	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
25-1124.00	2	$45,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$54,000	-30.8%	Insufficient data for salary range.
25-1199.00	2	$45,500	N/A	$45,000$45,000$45,500$46,000$46,000
Fundraisers	1	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
13-1131.00	1	$95,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-1111.00	1	$67,538	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Mechanical Engineers	1	$72,000	-29.6%	Insufficient data for salary range.
19-1029.00	1	$46,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
19-1042.00	1	$52,400	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Physical Scientists, All Other	1	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
19-4031.00	1	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.

Individual DOL Filings for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary at Oakland University

Date	Salary	Prevailing Wage	Level	Location	Education	Status	Source
Oct 2022	$45,000	$45,000	-	Rochester MI	Doctorate	Certified-Expired	PERM
Sep 2019	$56,000	$44,000	-	Rochester MI	Doctorate	Certified	PERM
Apr 2018	$52,200	$43,000	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Apr 2018	$55,000	$43,000	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Mar 2018	$57,148	$42,000	-	Rochester MI	Doctorate	Certified	PERM
Mar 2018	$56,000	$43,000	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Mar 2018	$53,200	$43,000	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Aug 2017	$56,000	$42,000	-	Rochester MI	Doctorate	Certified	PERM
Sep 2016	$56,794	$41,000	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified-Withdrawn	LCA
Apr 2016	$56,000	$41,000	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Apr 2016	$56,000	$41,000	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Dec 2014	$54,000	$39,154	-	ROCHESTER MI	Other	Certified-Expired	PERM
Jul 2013	$51,200	$38,274	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jul 2013	$51,200	$38,274	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified-Withdrawn	LCA
Aug 2012	$49,200	$36,615	-	Rochester MI	N/A	Certified-Expired	PERM
Aug 2012	$52,000	$36,615	-	Rochester MI	N/A	Certified-Expired	PERM
Jun 2012	$51,200	$36,615	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Apr 2012	$54,000	$36,615	-	ROCHESTER MI	N/A	Certified-Withdrawn	LCA

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.

Data covers DOL filings from 2011 to 2025.

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