Median Salary
$68,500
Certified filingsDOL Filings
48
Certified: 40Unique Job Titles
20
SOC occupationsApproval Rate
83.3%
Certified vs filedSalary Range
Based on 48 certified filings+27.4%
Salem State University pays 27.4% 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 - FY2025Salaries by Job Title
20 occupations with DOL-filed salary data| Job Title | Filings | Median Salary | vs Market | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 12 | $67,800 | -29.9% | |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $75,290 | +4.4% | |
| 25-1021.00 | 5 | $87,500 | N/A | |
| 25-1011.00 | 3 | $105,000 | N/A | |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $68,595 | -32.4% | |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $51,936 | -40.1% | |
| 25-1066.00 | 2 | $70,935 | N/A | |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $60,500 | -22.2% | |
| 19-3032.00 | 1 | $68,000 | N/A | |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $95,478 | -1.8% | |
| 25-1053.00 | 1 | $70,000 | N/A | |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $68,500 | -14.7% | |
| 25-1081.00 | 1 | $98,041 | N/A | |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $64,515 | -9.7% | |
| 25-1111.00 | 1 | N/A | N/A | |
| 25-1122.00 | 1 | N/A | N/A | |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $78,000 | -4.3% | |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $58,000 | -23.6% | |
| 25-4021 | 1 | $52,000 | N/A | |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 1 | $55,000 | -25.9% |
Wage Level Distribution
What does this mean?Salem State University files more than half of its positions at the DOL minimum wage level (Level I). This may indicate systematic use of minimum-permitted wages for sponsored workers.
Hiring Activity
Full tracker →Filing volume has declined significantly, down 33% from the prior year. This can signal reduced hiring, a shift in workforce strategy, or business contraction.
Hiring Locations
MA 40
Education Requirements
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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 2012 to 2025.