SOC code 17-2141
There have been 51 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Automotive Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 80.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $106,266. The top sponsor is Ao Racing, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
21 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Automotive Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ao Racing | 7 | 28.6% | $80,309 | IL |
| Cruise | 5 | 100.0% | $144,310 | CA |
| Ford Motor Company | 5 | 100.0% | $105,000 | MI |
| General Motors | 4 | 100.0% | $208,814 | MI |
| Carlin Motorsport | 3 | 33.3% | $100,000 | FL |
| Lucid USA | 3 | 100.0% | $108,000 | CA |
| Penske Racing | 3 | 100.0% | $81,000 | NC |
| Auto Racing | 2 | 0.0% | $77,655 | IL |
| Faraday Future | 2 | 100.0% | $123,011 | CA |
| General Motors Company | 2 | 100.0% | $98,940 | MI |
| Penta Financial | 2 | 100.0% | $69,383 | CA |
| Rcr Race Operations | 2 | 100.0% | $95,221 | NC |
| Skyline Mobility | 2 | 100.0% | $115,000 | CA |
| Veenus Infotechs | 2 | 100.0% | $78,520 | OH |
| Akiki Sons | 1 | 100.0% | $73,216 | MA |
| Andretti Autosport Holding Company | 1 | 100.0% | $95,000 | IN |
| Lordstown Motors | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | MI |
| Saltworks Fab | 1 | 100.0% | $110,000 | FL |
| Schnee Lawson Chassis | 1 | 100.0% | $79,720 | MO |
| Solize USA | 1 | 100.0% | $128,960 | MI |
| V8Tv Productions | 1 | 0.0% | $80,000 | IL |
Top states
Where Automotive Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 14 (27.5%) |
| MI | 10 (19.6%) |
| IL | 10 (19.6%) |
| NC | 8 (15.7%) |
| FL | 4 (7.8%) |
| OH | 2 (3.9%) |
| MO | 1 (2%) |
| MA | 1 (2%) |
| IN | 1 (2%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Race Engineer | 9 |
| Performance Engineer | 4 |
| Senior Reliability Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Fleet Reliability Engineer II | 2 |
| Lab Testing Engineer | 2 |
| Engineer | 2 |
| Electrification Propulsion Calibration Engineer | 2 |
| Electric Vehicle Development and Inspection Engineer | 2 |
| Chief Technician and Fabricator | 2 |
| Chief Engineer Sports Car Racing | 2 |
| Automotive Engineer | 2 |
| Staff Hardware Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Calibrator - Functional Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Advanced Engineer (17-2141.02) | 1 |
| Senior Advanced Engineer | 1 |
| Product Development IP & Console Design and Release Engineer | 1 |
| PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IP & CONSOLE DESIGN AND RELEASE ENGINEER | 1 |
| Motorsports Program Engineer | 1 |
| Manufacturing Engineer, General Assembly | 1 |
| Manager Vehicle Systems Engineer | 1 |
| Lead Engineer – BIW | 1 |
| Indy Lights Race Engineer | 1 |
| Engineering Specialist | 1 |
| Body Design and Release Engineer | 1 |
| Automotive Engineer/Manager | 1 |
| Automotive Design, Engineering, and Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| Automotive Body Design, Engineering, & Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| Associate Engineer, Interiors | 1 |
| ADAS Software Integration Engineer | 1 |
| ADAS SYSTEMS APPLICATION ENGINEER | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Automotive Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 7 | 71.4% | $100,000 | |
| FY2021 | 7 | 100.0% | $97,000 | |
| FY2022 | 4 | 100.0% | $144,310 | |
| FY2023 | 13 | 61.5% | $80,309 | |
| FY2024 | 6 | 66.7% | $81,000 | |
| FY2025 | 6 | 100.0% | $126,240 | |
| FY2026 | 8 | 87.5% | $115,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Automotive Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 51 Labor Condition Application filings for Automotive Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 80.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Automotive Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Automotive Engineers on the E-3 visa is $106,266, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Automotive Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Automotive Engineers are: Ao Racing (7 filings), Cruise (5 filings), Ford Motor Company (5 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa automotive engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Automotive Engineers are based in: CA (14 filings), MI (10 filings), IL (10 filings).
Can Australians work as automotive engineers 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. Automotive Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
