PERM Salary Explorer
Real employer-reported wages from green-card (PERM) filings. Pick a role to see pay by state.
| Job title | Cases | 25th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Applications Developer | 47 | $82,000 | $93,000 | $111,093 |
| SelfEnrichment Education Teacher | 47 | $29,000 | $32,000 | $48,000 |
| .NET Developer | 47 | $90,646 | $99,382 | $127,941 |
| Medical Secretaries | 47 | $35,027 | $38,272 | $46,821 |
| Mechanical Drafters | 47 | $59,000 | $73,840 | $100,982 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers | 47 | $27,040 | $27,040 | $27,040 |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 47 | $24,835 | $32,614 | $34,299 |
| Construction Worker | 47 | $25,168 | $27,165 | $41,392 |
| Computer Network Architect | 47 | $104,478 | $122,346 | $151,195 |
| Cleaning Technician | 47 | $24,960 | $24,960 | $36,400 |
| Chinese Specialty Cook | 47 | $35,506 | $36,005 | $38,626 |
| Mainframe Developer | 46 | $127,379 | $137,426 | $143,936 |
| Janitors | 46 | $18,034 | $18,075 | $21,757 |
| Housekeeping Cleaners | 46 | $17,867 | $17,867 | $18,075 |
| FARMWORKER | 46 | $22,381 | $25,210 | $37,315 |
| Electrician | 46 | $38,522 | $46,384 | $79,851 |
| Deckhand | 46 | $29,723 | $29,910 | $34,632 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | 45 | $46,000 | $55,157 | $82,636 |
| Physician Assistants | 45 | $92,550 | $102,000 | $134,000 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 45 | $46,218 | $50,544 | $78,445 |
| Painter | 45 | $30,410 | $35,693 | $66,165 |
| MUSIC DIRECTORS | 45 | $31,720 | $36,816 | $55,869 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other Software Quality Assurance Engineer Tester, 151199.01 | 45 | $100,000 | $107,175 | $120,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 45 | $127,629 | $150,446 | $204,859 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | 45 | $72,000 | $84,386 | $100,000 |
| Business Systems Analyst | 45 | $73,000 | $88,580 | $118,500 |
| Stock Clerk | 44 | $21,736 | $24,398 | $33,010 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts Testers | 44 | $94,266 | $110,000 | $152,251 |
| Recycling and Reclamation Workers | 44 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $32,573 |
| Nursery Workers | 44 | $28,080 | $29,328 | $47,486 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner | 44 | $17,909 | $17,909 | $17,909 |
| Lawyer | 44 | $84,926 | $135,000 | $305,000 |
| Helpers--Electricians | 44 | $30,000 | $32,614 | $45,552 |
| Heavy and TractorTrailer Driver | 44 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 44 | $44,700 | $52,874 | $75,000 |
| waiter | 43 | $20,000 | $21,403 | $28,766 |
| SUPERVISOR | 43 | $38,875 | $45,032 | $69,555 |
| SALES ASSOCIATE | 43 | $27,373 | $35,693 | $58,000 |
| Preschool teacher, except special education | 43 | $32,302 | $32,302 | $33,200 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 43 | $28,122 | $33,613 | $45,000 |
Annual-equivalent wages; outliers excluded. Source: U.S. DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data.