Built on real Department of Labor wage filings and Bureau of Labor Statistics data — public records covering every industry, not just government jobs — plus everything else that actually goes into the decision.
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— Walt Disney
Two independent public wage-data sources compared side by side, with a plain-English target range to ask for.
Cost of living, rent, state income tax, school enrollment, climate, commute, political lean, and a relocation-cost estimate for the metro.
Their real federal enforcement record — wage violations, child labor findings, and more — plus hiring trend, visa-sponsorship reliability, and political giving.
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Wage data: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. LCA filings reflect sponsored-worker wage offers, which skew toward mid-large employers and specific occupations — treat any estimate built from a small sample cautiously. Informational only; not legal, immigration, or financial advice.