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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 38 | $49,712 | $60,000 | $80,018 |
| Architect | 38 | $58,500 | $68,000 | $85,987 |
| Training and Development Specialist | 37 | $38,230 | $55,000 | $81,058 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 37 | $33,426 | $47,882 | $58,718 |
| FirstLine Supervisors of NonRetail Sales Workers | 37 | $41,974 | $48,901 | $100,000 |
| Electrician Helper | 37 | $22,194 | $22,194 | $36,000 |
| Design Engineer | 37 | $70,221 | $85,000 | $130,000 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 37 | $38,584 | $38,584 | $67,246 |
| 132011.01, Accountants | 37 | $67,101 | $86,000 | $140,000 |
| SECRETARY | 36 | $29,786 | $32,573 | $43,306 |
| SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS | 36 | $32,573 | $37,107 | $49,858 |
| Procurement Clerk | 36 | $33,000 | $39,600 | $47,029 |
| Orthodontists | 36 | $147,472 | $192,583 | $276,000 |
| MOBILE HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS, EXCEPT ENGINES | 36 | $50,648 | $59,550 | $91,104 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Mover | 36 | $24,544 | $24,544 | $25,688 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 36 | $62,421 | $69,555 | $90,688 |
| Comp Occupations, All Other SftwreQA EngTstr | 36 | $118,893 | $118,893 | $118,893 |
| Bus Driver | 36 | $42,640 | $47,590 | $52,770 |
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST | 35 | $102,960 | $127,200 | $169,000 |
| Production Team Member | 35 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $31,200 |
| Fence Erectors | 35 | $28,454 | $28,454 | $43,139 |
| Facilities Managers | 35 | $75,000 | $111,301 | $159,708 |
| Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop | 35 | $24,440 | $29,411 | $29,640 |
| Tool and Die Makers | 34 | $56,139 | $62,400 | $77,064 |
| Software EngineerDeveloper | 34 | $96,907 | $130,894 | $142,667 |
| Software Developers Analyst | 34 | $91,104 | $91,104 | $139,797 |
| SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICE ASSISTANTS | 34 | $32,000 | $36,774 | $57,500 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | 34 | $22,485 | $31,283 | $38,646 |
| SENIOR ACCOUNTANT | 34 | $67,912 | $75,462 | $100,000 |
| Purchasing Agent | 34 | $44,000 | $50,000 | $95,000 |
| Market Analyst | 34 | $37,003 | $42,000 | $57,200 |
| Machine Operator | 34 | $25,938 | $25,938 | $41,950 |
| IT PROJECT MANAGER | 34 | $93,538 | $115,856 | $124,842 |
| Internist, General | 34 | $210,000 | $230,000 | $289,500 |
| Farm Laborer | 34 | $22,672 | $26,000 | $37,877 |
| Electrical Engineering Technicians | 34 | $63,650 | $68,600 | $93,600 |
| Data Engineer | 34 | $88,962 | $109,283 | $160,000 |
| Bartenders | 34 | $24,960 | $31,096 | $52,520 |
| Stock Clerks Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard | 33 | $24,128 | $28,184 | $35,589 |
| RESIDENTIAL ADVISORS | 33 | $40,622 | $42,120 | $50,612 |
Annual-equivalent wages; outliers excluded. Source: U.S. DOL OFLC PERM disclosure data.