DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 804 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 71,400 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | $56,160 | +20.7% | 11 | 5 |
| Fairfield, NJ | $50,000 | +7.5% | 13 | 5 |
| Denville, NJ | $50,000 | +7.5% | 23 | 1 |
| Moss Landing, CA | $50,000 | +7.5% | 22 | 1 |
| New York, NY | $47,000 | +1% | 11 | 8 |
| Lincoln, NE | $42,250 | -9.2% | 12 | 1 |
| Houston, TX | $39,684 | -14.7% | 10 | 8 |
| Somerset, NJ | $39,000 | -16.2% | 14 | 3 |
| EAST WINDSOR, NE | $38,000 | -18.3% | 10 | 2 |
| Boston, MA | $36,754 | -21% | 23 | 3 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $60,000 | -0.4% | 1 |
| New Hampshire | $58,741 | +1.5% | 7 |
| Alaska | $57,127 | -16.7% | 2 |
| Delaware | $56,160 | N/A | 1 |
| Indiana | $55,000 | -10.7% | 3 |
| Ohio | $53,685 | +15.4% | 16 |
| Minnesota | $52,500 | +11.4% | 5 |
| Arizona | $51,147 | +8.1% | 2 |
| District of Columbia | $51,000 | -27.8% | 3 |
| Oregon | $50,119 | -10.3% | 4 |
| Colorado | $50,025 | -19.6% | 4 |
| North Carolina | $50,000 | -24.4% | 10 |
| California | $50,000 | -34% | 75 |
| Massachusetts | $48,664 | -22.3% | 64 |
| Wisconsin | $48,100 | +9% | 3 |
| Florida | $47,070 | -18.6% | 15 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,722 | -20.3% | 14 |
| New Jersey | $46,717 | -18% | 95 |
| New York | $46,500 | -25.6% | 31 |
| Alabama | $46,000 | -14.7% | 9 |
| Washington | $45,448 | -35.7% | 7 |
| Connecticut | $45,320 | -37.1% | 2 |
| Arkansas | $45,000 | -17.1% | 4 |
| Nebraska | $45,000 | -13.5% | 44 |
| Vermont | $44,000 | -31.2% | 1 |
| Maryland | $43,350 | -35.3% | 32 |
| Illinois | $42,500 | -22.3% | 11 |
| Georgia | $40,442 | -37.9% | 5 |
| Kentucky | $40,000 | -33.7% | 5 |
| Texas | $39,600 | -18.4% | 37 |
| Iowa | $37,920 | -13.9% | 2 |
| Idaho | $37,231 | -22.2% | 4 |
| Utah | $36,969 | -29.5% | 4 |
| Michigan | $36,000 | -30% | 3 |
| Tennessee | $36,000 | -24.2% | 1 |
| Rhode Island | $35,002 | -42.8% | 3 |
| Louisiana | $34,000 | -29.5% | 3 |
| Virginia | $33,043 | -46.3% | 2 |
| Kansas | $31,163 | -49.5% | 2 |
| New Mexico | $31,000 | -45.8% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other positions, 49% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 16% required a Master's degree, and 24% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| RiconPharma LLC | Not specified | $50,000 |
| MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM RESEARCH INSTITUTE | Not specified | $50,000 |
| WES Pharma Inc | Not specified | $40,000 |
| The Fountain Group | Not specified | $68,640 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Not specified | $37,294 |
| Novitium Pharma LLC | Master's | $38,000 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Not specified | $42,250 |
| Integrated Resources Inc | Not specified | $56,160 |
| Aspire Pharmaceuticals | Not specified | $45,859 |
| USPL Nutritionals LLC | Not specified | $48,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other is Manufacturing at $53,529. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Educational Services at $43,016.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 804 DOL filings, the median salary for a Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other is $46,531, ranging from $39,731 to $54,635.
The 90th percentile salary is $101,870 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Framingham, MA offers the highest median at $56,160.
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 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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