
A suggestion would be to look at the detailed descriptions related to the relevant SOC-ONET at. This is another great question, for which there is no great answer.

Since this process is trickier in theory than it is in practice, it may be beneficial to view some examples on using the guidance and the DOL’s Worksheet. The highest level is Level 4, so even if the worksheet yields what would seem to be Level 10, it is still considered Level 4 because there is no higher wage. Therefore, the worksheet always includes ‘1’ and points are added as necessary to reflect a more senior level. Note that a wage cannot be lower than Level 1. You may then determine which of the four levels of prevailing wage used by the DOL is correct.
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Once you have determined the SOC-ONET code and corresponding Job Zone, follow the DOL’s “Check Sheet for Use in Determining OES Wage Level” to complete the “Worksheet for Use in Determining OES Level.” These are Appendices B/C of the guidance noted above, which can be used to chart the employer’s job requirements against the DOL’s parameters of “normal to the occupation.” Comparing the amount of education, experience, special skills required by the employer to the SOC-ONET and Job Zone’s definition of “normal to the occupation” will yield a calculation of what wage level is appropriate. This will provide you with the relevant “Job Zone”, which defines the quantitative parameters for the amount of experience the DOL considers “normal to the occupation.” Just as the Certifying Officers do, you should use the job description to determine the appropriate SOC-ONET classification from those available at. These instructions, available online at, are the same instructions used by Certifying Officers in making PWDs. The DOL provides step by step instructions to make a prevailing wage determination. DOL further clarified that multiple worksites on a single campus (within the same MSA) do not need to be listed, and noted that the main office or headquarters can be used instead. The form allows you to add as many worksites as necessary.

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