SOC code 19-2021
There have been 4 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Atmospheric and Space Scientists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 75% certified. The median annualized wage is $83,663. The top sponsor is University Of California Los Angeles, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
2 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Atmospheric and Space Scientists. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Atmospheric and Space Scientists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 3 (75%) |
| WI | 1 (25%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Assistant Project Scientist | 2 |
| Researcher | 1 |
| Assistant Researcher | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Atmospheric and Space Scientists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 1 | 0.0% | $81,651 | |
| FY2021 | 1 | 100.0% | $73,600 | |
| FY2023 | 1 | 100.0% | $81,000 | |
| FY2025 | 1 | 100.0% | $98,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Atmospheric and Space Scientists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 4 Labor Condition Application filings for Atmospheric and Space Scientists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 75% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists on the E-3 visa is $83,663, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Atmospheric and Space Scientists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Atmospheric and Space Scientists are: University Of California Los Angeles (3 filings), University Of Wisconsin System (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa atmospheric and space scientists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Atmospheric and Space Scientists are based in: CA (3 filings), WI (1 filings).
Can Australians work as atmospheric and space scientists 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. Atmospheric and Space Scientists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
