Yes — Tesla has sponsored Australians on the E-3 visa, filing 408 US Department of Labor Labor Condition Applications across all available fiscal years, with 96.6% certified. The median annualized wage offered is $160,000. Most filings are for Manufacturing Engineers, with positions mostly based in CA.
Roles Tesla sponsors
35 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visas by Tesla. Click a role to see all employers sponsoring it. Filter by city to see what's hiring in a specific location.
Top cities
Cities where Tesla sponsors the most E-3 visas.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | CA | 180 | $150,000 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 122 | $166,371 |
| Austin | TX | 48 | $156,960 |
| Hawthorne | CA | 16 | $145,600 |
| San Jose | CA | 7 | $167,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 6 | $192,580 |
| Sparks | NV | 6 | $125,000 |
| Mountain View | CA | 4 | $180,367 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 2 | $160,226 |
| Corpus Christi | TX | 2 | $182,000 |
| Milpitas | CA | 2 | $180,289 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 2 | $164,376 |
| Bastrop | TX | 1 | $191,660 |
| Brooklyn Park | MN | 1 | $105,000 |
| Gardena | CA | 1 | $165,600 |
Top states
Where Tesla files most of its E-3 LCAs.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 344 (84.3%) | $160,000 |
| TX | 53 (13%) | $160,000 |
| NV | 7 (1.7%) | $130,000 |
| NY | 2 (0.5%) | $160,226 |
| CT | 1 (0.2%) | $155,000 |
| MN | 1 (0.2%) | $105,000 |
Top job titles
The actual job titles Tesla has used in its filings.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| SENIOR MANUFACTURING CONTROLS ENGINEER | 14 |
| STAFF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | 12 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 12 |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | 7 |
| Technical Program Manager | 6 |
| STAFF MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER | 6 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 6 |
| TOOL AND DIE SPECIALIST V | 5 |
| Staff Manufacturing Controls Engineer | 5 |
| STAFF TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER | 5 |
| SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | 5 |
| Manager Manufacturing Engineering | 5 |
| Sr Manufacturing Equipment Engineer | 4 |
| Sr Manufacturing Controls Engineer | 4 |
| Software Integration Engineer | 4 |
| STAFF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | 4 |
| MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER | 4 |
| MANAGER MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEERING | 4 |
| Electrical Design Engineer | 4 |
| Test Engineer | 3 |
| Staff Technical Construction Project Manager | 3 |
| Staff Software Development Engineer | 3 |
| Staff Product Manager | 3 |
| Staff Mechanical Design Engineer | 3 |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer | 3 |
| Staff Hardware Design Engineer | 3 |
| Staff Firmware Engineer | 3 |
| Sr. Technical Construction Project Manager | 3 |
| Sr Software Development Engineer - Eng | 3 |
| Sr Mgr Technical Construction Programs | 3 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for Tesla's E-3 visa filings. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 71 | 100.0% | |
| FY2021 | 63 | 100.0% | |
| FY2022 | 58 | 100.0% | |
| FY2023 | 48 | 100.0% | |
| FY2024 | 64 | 87.5% | |
| FY2025 | 81 | 93.8% | |
| FY2026 | 23 | 95.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Tesla sponsor E-3 visas?
Yes. Tesla has filed 408 Labor Condition Applications for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 96.6% certified by the US Department of Labor.
What does Tesla pay E-3 visa workers?
The median annualized wage Tesla offers E-3 visa workers is $160,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this figure.
Which roles does Tesla sponsor on the E-3 visa?
Tesla sponsors a range of E-3 visa roles. The top roles by filings are: Manufacturing Engineers (59 filings), Mechanical Engineers (59 filings), Electrical Engineers (57 filings). The full list of roles is shown on this page.
Where does Tesla hire E-3 visa workers?
Tesla files most of its E-3 visa applications in: CA (344 filings), TX (53 filings), NV (7 filings).
How long has Tesla sponsored E-3 visas?
Tesla has filed E-3 LCAs from fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2026. The year-by-year trend is shown above.
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