Median Salary
$70,000
Certified filingsDOL Filings
1,378
Certified: 889Unique Job Titles
158
SOC occupationsApproval Rate
64.5%
Certified vs filedSalary Range
Based on 1,378 certified filings+40.0%
University of Wisconsin System pays 40.0% 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
FY2019 - FY2025Salaries by Job Title
50 occupations with DOL-filed salary data| Job Title | Filings | Median Salary | vs Market | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-1042.00 | 138 | $61,428 | N/A | |
| 25-1032.00 | 66 | $111,080 | N/A | |
| 25-1071.00 | 65 | $90,203 | N/A | |
| 19-1021.00 | 52 | $65,000 | N/A | |
| 19-2032.00 | 41 | $60,416 | N/A | |
| 19-1029.02 | 39 | $61,363 | N/A | |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 39 | $108,000 | +11% | |
| 19-1029.01 | 36 | $64,500 | N/A | |
| 25-1021.00 | 34 | $123,000 | N/A | |
| 25-1124.00 | 33 | $59,012 | N/A | |
| 25-1022.00 | 32 | $102,000 | N/A | |
| 19-1013.00 | 29 | $56,925 | N/A | |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 27 | $95,000 | -1.8% | |
| 19-4021.00 | 25 | $40,966 | N/A | |
| 19-1022.00 | 23 | $55,000 | N/A | |
| 19-2031.00 | 23 | $59,511 | N/A | |
| 19-2012.00 | 22 | $63,398 | N/A | |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 21 | $56,057 | -44.3% | |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 20 | $72,560 | -31.3% | |
| 29-1131.00 | 20 | $43,848 | N/A | |
| 25-1011.00 | 20 | $181,000 | N/A | |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 20 | $100,000 | +26% | |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 20 | $88,000 | -17.1% | |
| 25-1063.00 | 18 | $155,000 | N/A | |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 16 | $80,000 | -33.3% | |
| 15-2041.01 | 15 | $68,224 | N/A | |
| 17-2031.00 | 15 | $69,000 | N/A | |
| 17-2074.00 | 12 | $52,723 | N/A | |
| 25-1041.00 | 12 | $95,000 | N/A | |
| 25-1042.00 | 12 | $114,467 | N/A | |
| 15-2051.00 | 11 | $79,580 | N/A | |
| 15-2099.00 | 11 | $65,000 | N/A | |
| 19-2041.00 | 11 | $70,000 | N/A | |
| 25-1121.00 | 10 | $82,250 | N/A | |
| 15-1111.00 | 10 | $65,000 | N/A | |
| 19-1029.04 | 10 | $58,000 | N/A | |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $56,000 | -27.3% | |
| 17-2041.00 | 9 | $49,000 | N/A | |
| 19-1012.00 | 9 | $63,592 | N/A | |
| 29-1216.00 | 8 | $79,123 | N/A | |
| 25-1066.00 | 7 | $83,000 | N/A | |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $57,010 | -28.9% | |
| 15-1221.00 | 7 | $69,033 | N/A | |
| 15-2021.00 | 7 | N/A | N/A | |
| 17-2053.00 | 7 | $50,000 | N/A | |
| 17-2161.00 | 7 | $82,768 | N/A | |
| 19-2042.00 | 7 | $60,690 | N/A | |
| 25-1031.00 | 7 | $78,000 | N/A | |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $88,000 | +1.9% | |
| 25-1065.00 | 6 | $110,000 | N/A |
Wage Level Distribution
What does this mean?University of Wisconsin System 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
WI 868
MI 4
NJ 3
CA 2
DC 2
IN 2
MD 1
MN 1
HI 1
NY 1
IA 1
OH 1
IL 1
TX 1
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 2018 to 2025.