DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 97 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 2,860 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $73,500 | +33.2% | 14 | 10 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $49,338 | -10.6% | 11 | 11 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $1,406,080 | N/A | 1 |
| Alabama | $89,113 | N/A | 1 |
| New York | $72,000 | -28.3% | 15 |
| Nebraska | $71,496 | N/A | 4 |
| California | $51,147 | -34% | 17 |
| Florida | $30,430 | -53.6% | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers positions, 16% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 3% required a Master's degree, and 58% required no formal degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 97 DOL filings, the median salary for a Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers is $55,162, ranging from $40,851 to $75,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $112,540 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NY offers the highest median at $73,500.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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