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Area Code:41860
Area Title:San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
OEWS/SOC Code:17-2199
OEWS/SOC Title:Engineers, All Other
GeoLevel: 1

What is the Geographic Level (GeoLevel)?

  • If the data used to calculate the wage estimate came from the actual MSA or BOS area the GeoLevel code will equal "1".
  • If there were no releasable estimates for the desired area then the wages area for the area indicated plus its contiguous areas. This is signified by a GeoLevel "2".
  • If there was no releasable estimates for the area, or for the area plus contiguous areas the wage is calculated from statewide data, indicated by a GeoLevel equaling "3".
  • Finally, if there is no releasable estimate for the state, the national average is used. This is indicated by GeoLevel "4".

Level 1 Wage:$34.00 hour - $70,720 year
Level 2 Wage:$43.34 hour - $90,147 year
Level 3 Wage:$52.68 hour - $109,574 year
Level 4 Wage:$62.02 hour - $129,002 year

Mean Wage (H-2B):$52.68 hour - $109,574 year



This wage applies to the following O*NET occupations:

17-2199.00 Engineers, All Other
All engineers not listed separately.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
17-2199.01 Biochemical Engineers
Develop usable, tangible products, using knowledge of biology, chemistry, or engineering. Solve problems related to materials, systems, or processes that interact with humans, plants, animals, microorganisms, or biological materials.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: No Level Set
17-2199.02 Validation Engineers
Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: No Level Set
17-2199.03 Energy Engineers
Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
17-2199.04 Manufacturing Engineers
Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: No Level Set
17-2199.05 Mechatronics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
17-2199.06 Microsystems Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
OFLC JobZone: 5
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
17-2199.07 Photonics Engineers
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
17-2199.08 Robotics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
17-2199.09 Nanosystems Engineers
Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.
OFLC JobZone: 5
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
17-2199.10 Wind Energy Engineers
Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
17-2199.11 Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
For information on determining the proper occupation and wage level see the new Prevailing Wage Guidance on the Skill Level page.

The offered wage must be at, or above the federal or state or local minimum wage, whichever is higher. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr effective July 24, 2009.


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