SOC code 11-9041
There have been 770 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Architectural and Engineering Managers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.5% certified. The median annualized wage is $194,147. The top sponsor is Tesla, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
318 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Architectural and Engineering Managers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 46 | 100.0% | $180,000 | CA | Fremont |
| Psiquantum | 10 | 100.0% | $238,743 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Woodside Energy USA Services | 10 | 90.0% | $319,700 | TX | Houston |
| Worley Group | 10 | 100.0% | $178,610 | TX | Houston |
| Nextdecade Lng | 9 | 100.0% | $223,080 | TX | Houston |
| Rokt | 9 | 88.9% | $135,928 | NY | New York |
| Venture Global Lng | 8 | 100.0% | $255,000 | LA | Cameron |
| Broken Hill Proprietary (USA) | 7 | 71.4% | $223,101 | TX | Houston |
| Cheniere Energy | 7 | 71.4% | $255,000 | TX | Gregory |
| Dish Network | 7 | 85.7% | $185,000 | UT | American Fork |
| Magnix USA | 7 | 100.0% | $221,500 | WA | Everett |
| Peabody Investments | 7 | 100.0% | $161,200 | MO | St. Louis |
| Apple | 6 | 66.7% | $206,350 | CA | Santa Clara |
| Atlas Energy Solutions | 6 | 100.0% | $160,000 | TX | Austin |
| Beans Nutrition | 6 | 83.3% | $182,000 | NJ | Hoboken |
| Ferrovial Services U S | 6 | 100.0% | $200,520 | TX | The Woodlands |
| Nvidia | 6 | 100.0% | $257,000 | CA | Santa Clara |
| Omega Technical Services | 6 | 100.0% | $208,000 | TX | Houston |
| Stripe | 6 | 100.0% | $168,688 | NY | New York |
| Thiess Mining USA | 6 | 100.0% | $208,187 | UT | Salt Lake City |
| Aecom Technical Services | 5 | 100.0% | $139,048 | NY | New York |
| Airsys Cooling Technologies | 5 | 80.0% | $250,000 | SC | Greer |
| Asarco | 5 | 60.0% | $145,000 | AZ | Kearny |
| Bechtel | 5 | 100.0% | $177,096 | TX | Houston |
| Blastmaster Holdings USA | 5 | 100.0% | $120,000 | OH | Columbus |
| Caterpillar | 5 | 100.0% | $214,198 | IL | Irving |
| Chevron | 5 | 100.0% | $212,406 | TX | Houston |
| Climeworks | 5 | 80.0% | $268,000 | TX | Austin |
| Culture Biosciences | 5 | 80.0% | $185,910 | CA | South San Francisco |
| Ecosave | 5 | 80.0% | $145,000 | PA | Philadelphia |
| Grammarly | 5 | 100.0% | $225,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Joby Aero | 5 | 100.0% | $182,000 | CA | Santa Cruz |
| Pacific Fleet Aviation | 5 | 60.0% | $150,000 | NY | Rochester |
| Scopeworker | 5 | 80.0% | $239,000 | NJ | Westfield |
| Ssr Management | 5 | 100.0% | $330,476 | CO | Denver |
| Thales Dis Cpl USA | 5 | 100.0% | $151,305 | MD | Lutherville-Timonium |
| Adient US | 4 | 100.0% | $160,337 | MI | Plymouth |
| Auzmet Architectural | 4 | 75.0% | $160,000 | TX | Dallas |
| Brunel Energy | 4 | 100.0% | $300,000 | TX | Houston |
| Diligent Robotics | 4 | 100.0% | $161,550 | TX | Austin |
| Exxon Mobil | 4 | 100.0% | $245,850 | TX | Spring |
| Faraday Future | 4 | 50.0% | $163,956 | CA | Gardena |
| Invetech | 4 | 50.0% | $207,060 | CA | San Diego |
| Jacobs Engineering Group | 4 | 100.0% | $225,694 | NY | New York |
| Kentech Technical Services | 4 | 100.0% | $223,860 | TX | Houston |
| Kinetic Pressure Control | 4 | 100.0% | $162,500 | TX | Houston |
| Lend Lease US Services | 4 | 25.0% | $190,653 | CA | San Francisco |
| Meta | 4 | 100.0% | $260,000 | CA | Menlo Park |
| Newmont International Services | 4 | 100.0% | $215,373 | CO | Denver |
| Ocm Golf USA | 4 | 75.0% | $153,920 | MN | New London |
Top states
Where Architectural and Engineering Managers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 201 (30.7%) | $200,013 |
| TX | 183 (27.9%) | $211,404 |
| NY | 71 (10.8%) | $187,470 |
| WA | 28 (4.3%) | $179,540 |
| NJ | 25 (3.8%) | $185,000 |
| CO | 19 (2.9%) | $215,373 |
| AZ | 16 (2.4%) | $148,158 |
| MA | 16 (2.4%) | $203,020 |
| PA | 16 (2.4%) | $152,400 |
| VA | 16 (2.4%) | $153,729 |
| MI | 15 (2.3%) | $156,350 |
| UT | 13 (2%) | $185,415 |
| FL | 12 (1.8%) | $186,000 |
| LA | 12 (1.8%) | $225,000 |
| NC | 12 (1.8%) | $200,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Architectural and Engineering Managers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | TX | 94 | $223,080 |
| New York | NY | 62 | $181,054 |
| Austin | TX | 35 | $181,877 |
| San Francisco | CA | 28 | $190,000 |
| Fremont | CA | 24 | $190,030 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 24 | $230,963 |
| Seattle | WA | 12 | $179,540 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 11 | $250,000 |
| Denver | CO | 10 | $305,000 |
| Irvine | CA | 9 | $215,000 |
| San Mateo | CA | 8 | $203,756 |
| South San Francisco | CA | 8 | $191,005 |
| Spring | TX | 8 | $253,700 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 7 | $198,952 |
| San Diego | CA | 7 | $203,736 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Engineering Manager | 27 |
| Project Manager | 11 |
| Director of Engineering | 10 |
| Software Engineering Manager | 7 |
| Production Line Project Manager | 7 |
| ENGINEERING MANAGER | 7 |
| Director of Enterprise Architecture and Practices | 7 |
| Senior Manager Systems Engineering | 6 |
| Senior Engineering Manager | 6 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 6 |
| Vice President of Engineering | 5 |
| VICE PRESIDENT-INNOVATION & LEADING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY | 5 |
| Senior VP, US Operations | 5 |
| Senior Project Engineer | 5 |
| General Manager | 5 |
| Director of Utility Management Services | 5 |
| Director of Product | 5 |
| Senior Project Manager | 4 |
| Senior Manager, Engineering | 4 |
| Product Manager | 4 |
| PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 4 |
| MANAGER MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEERING | 4 |
| Lead Golf Course Designer | 4 |
| Digital Engineering Manager | 4 |
| Commissioning Lead | 4 |
| Chief Quantum Architect | 4 |
| Chief Operations Officer | 4 |
| Area Manager | 4 |
| Vice President of Operations | 3 |
| VP, Engineering | 3 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Architectural and Engineering Managers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 115 | 91.3% | $179,999 | |
| FY2021 | 118 | 92.4% | $185,000 | |
| FY2022 | 137 | 89.8% | $182,000 | |
| FY2023 | 119 | 89.1% | $200,520 | |
| FY2024 | 109 | 89.0% | $190,000 | |
| FY2025 | 111 | 91.0% | $208,000 | |
| FY2026 | 61 | 91.8% | $213,512 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Architectural and Engineering Managers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 770 Labor Condition Application filings for Architectural and Engineering Managers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.5% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers on the E-3 visa is $194,147, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Architectural and Engineering Managers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Architectural and Engineering Managers are: Tesla (46 filings), Psiquantum (10 filings), Woodside Energy USA Services (10 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa architectural and engineering managers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Architectural and Engineering Managers are based in: CA (201 filings), TX (183 filings), NY (71 filings).
Can Australians work as architectural and engineering managers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Architectural and Engineering Managers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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