SOC code 19-2011
There have been 22 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Astronomers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 86.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $82,989. The top sponsor is Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute, with most positions based in MD.
All sponsoring employers
14 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Astronomers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute | 4 | 100.0% | $127,194 | MD | Baltimore |
| American Museum Of Natural History | 2 | 100.0% | $75,749 | NY | New York |
| New York University | 2 | 100.0% | $75,938 | NY | New York |
| The Trustees Of Princeton University | 2 | 0.0% | $72,000 | NJ | Princeton |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | 2 | 100.0% | $77,324 | TX | Austin |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | 2 | 50.0% | $74,500 | NC | Chapel Hill |
| Carnegie Institution For Science | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | CA | Pasadena |
| Michigan State University | 1 | 100.0% | $60,507 | MI | East Lansing |
| New Jersey Institute Of Technology | 1 | 100.0% | $72,059 | CA | Big Pine |
| New Mexico State University | 1 | 100.0% | $70,000 | NM | Sunspot |
| Research Corporation Of The University Of Hawaii | 1 | 100.0% | $74,776 | HI | Honolulu |
| The Ohio State University | 1 | 100.0% | $63,232 | OH | Columbus |
| Triad National Security | 1 | 100.0% | $133,500 | NM | Los Alamos |
| University Of Delaware | 1 | 100.0% | $68,000 | DE | Newark |
Top states
Where Astronomers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| MD | 4 (18.2%) | $127,194 |
| NY | 4 (18.2%) | $75,938 |
| CA | 2 (9.1%) | $76,030 |
| NC | 2 (9.1%) | $74,500 |
| NJ | 2 (9.1%) | $72,000 |
| NM | 2 (9.1%) | $101,750 |
| TX | 2 (9.1%) | $77,324 |
| DE | 1 (4.5%) | $68,000 |
| HI | 1 (4.5%) | $74,776 |
| MI | 1 (4.5%) | $60,507 |
| OH | 1 (4.5%) | $63,232 |
Top cities
Cities where Astronomers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | MD | 4 | $127,194 |
| New York | NY | 4 | $75,938 |
| Austin | TX | 2 | $77,324 |
| Chapel Hill | NC | 2 | $74,500 |
| Princeton | NJ | 2 | $72,000 |
| Big Pine | CA | 1 | $72,059 |
| Columbus | OH | 1 | $63,232 |
| East Lansing | MI | 1 | $60,507 |
| Honolulu | HI | 1 | $74,776 |
| Los Alamos | NM | 1 | $133,500 |
| Newark | DE | 1 | $68,000 |
| Pasadena | CA | 1 | $80,000 |
| Sunspot | NM | 1 | $70,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Associate Astronomer | 4 |
| Postdoctoral/Research Fellow | 2 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 2 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 2 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 2 |
| VARIABLE STARS RESEARCHER | 1 |
| Support Astronomer | 1 |
| Specialist - Research | 1 |
| Senior Research Assistant / Postdoctoral Research Associate | 1 |
| Senior Research Assistant | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 1 |
| Post Doctoral Scholar | 1 |
| J. Robert Oppenheimer Postdoctoral Fellow | 1 |
| Fellow | 1 |
| Chief Observer | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Astronomers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 2 | 100.0% | $75,712 | |
| FY2021 | 1 | 100.0% | $78,936 | |
| FY2022 | 2 | 100.0% | $125,000 | |
| FY2023 | 5 | 60.0% | $72,000 | |
| FY2024 | 5 | 100.0% | $80,000 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | 100.0% | $74,776 | |
| FY2026 | 5 | 80.0% | $74,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Astronomers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 22 Labor Condition Application filings for Astronomers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 86.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Astronomers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Astronomers on the E-3 visa is $82,989, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Astronomers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Astronomers are: Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute (4 filings), American Museum Of Natural History (2 filings), New York University (2 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa astronomers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Astronomers are based in: MD (4 filings), NY (4 filings), CA (2 filings).
Can Australians work as astronomers 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. Astronomers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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