Median Salary
$56,333
Certified filingsDOL Filings
4
Certified: 31Unique Job Titles
19
SOC occupationsApproval Rate
83.8%
Certified vs filedSalary Range
Based on 4 certified filings+27.3%
Western New Mexico University pays 27.3% 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 - FY2025Salaries by Job Title
19 occupations with DOL-filed salary data| Job Title | Filings | Median Salary | vs Market | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | $57,251 | -33.6% | |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $56,333 | -26.1% | |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 3 | $32,825 | -49.6% | |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $49,500 | -34.8% | |
| 25-1021.00 | 2 | $81,000 | N/A | |
| 25-1042.00 | 2 | $71,053 | N/A | |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $79,712 | -33.6% | |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $49,339 | -38.6% | |
| 25-1081.00 | 2 | $63,207 | N/A | |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 2 | $48,167 | -38.6% | |
| Coaches and Scouts | 2 | $32,030 | -30.3% | |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 1 | $57,158 | -45% | |
| 21-1012.00 | 1 | $46,350 | N/A | |
| 25-1011.00 | 1 | $101,729 | N/A | |
| 25-1022.00 | 1 | $73,204 | N/A | |
| 25-1052.00 | 1 | $60,438 | N/A | |
| 25-1113.00 | 1 | $64,922 | N/A | |
| 27-2022.00 | 1 | $58,027 | N/A | |
| Public Relations Specialists | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Individual DOL Filings for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary at Western New Mexico University
| Date | Salary | Prevailing Wage | Level | Location | Education | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | $59,922 | $59,353 | - | SILVER CITY NE | Master's | Certified-Expired | PERM |
| Dec 2018 | $57,617 | $38,850 | - | SILVER CITY NE | N/A | Certified | LCA |
| Jun 2017 | $56,333 | $56,333 | - | SILVER CITY NM | Doctorate | Certified | PERM |
| Jun 2016 | $54,000 | $49,640 | - | SILVER CITY NM | N/A | Certified | LCA |
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Hiring Activity
Full tracker →Filing volume has declined significantly, down 67% from the prior year. This can signal reduced hiring, a shift in workforce strategy, or business contraction.
Hiring Locations
NM 26
NE 5
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.