SOC code 19-1021
There have been 124 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Biochemists and Biophysicists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 83.1% certified. The median annualized wage is $103,428. The top sponsor is University Of California San Francisco, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
66 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Biochemists and Biophysicists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of California San Francisco | 19 | 100.0% | $75,292 | CA |
| Schrodinger | 6 | 83.3% | $126,725 | NY |
| Seismic Therapeutic | 4 | 100.0% | $140,000 | MA |
| University Of Michigan | 4 | 75.0% | $53,952 | MI |
| East Carolina University | 3 | 66.7% | $61,308 | NC |
| Genentech | 3 | 100.0% | $130,437 | CA |
| Mesoblast | 3 | 100.0% | $206,000 | NY |
| N-Lorem Foundation | 3 | 100.0% | $145,000 | CA |
| National Institutes Of Health Hhs | 3 | 33.3% | $83,398 | MD |
| University Of Maryland Baltimore | 3 | 100.0% | $56,880 | MD |
| Denali Therapeutics | 2 | 0.0% | $128,752 | CA |
| Duke University | 2 | 100.0% | $68,000 | NC |
| Editpep | 2 | 50.0% | $160,000 | CA |
| Eli Lilly And Company | 2 | 100.0% | $155,000 | IN |
| Flagship Labs 83 | 2 | 100.0% | $115,000 | MA |
| Gigamune | 2 | 50.0% | $130,500 | CA |
| Leidos Biomedical Research | 2 | 100.0% | $89,128 | MD |
| Melibio | 2 | 0.0% | $145,000 | CA |
| New York University | 2 | 50.0% | $61,500 | NY |
| Northeastern University | 2 | 100.0% | $58,130 | MA |
| Oregon Health Science University | 2 | 100.0% | $62,572 | OR |
| Perfect Day | 2 | 50.0% | $107,500 | CA |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | 2 | 100.0% | $143,681 | NY |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | 2 | 50.0% | $130,500 | CA |
| The Leland Stanford Jr University | 2 | 100.0% | $66,134 | CA |
| University Of Utah | 2 | 100.0% | $59,610 | UT |
| Vor Biopharma | 2 | 100.0% | $120,000 | MA |
| Agilent Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $177,071 | CA |
| Albert Einstein College Of Medicine | 1 | 100.0% | $75,000 | NY |
| Amador Bioscience | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | CA |
| Ambrx | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | CA |
| Amgen | 1 | 100.0% | $132,600 | CA |
| Arana Therapeutics | 1 | 0.0% | $145,000 | CA |
| Artemys | 1 | 100.0% | $105,000 | CA |
| Civetta Therapeutics | 1 | 100.0% | $118,500 | MA |
| Cornell University | 1 | 100.0% | $70,000 | NY |
| Csl Behring L L C | 1 | 100.0% | $98,733 | PA |
| Cytek Biosciences | 1 | 100.0% | $104,853 | CA |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 1 | 100.0% | $95,000 | MA |
| Emory University | 1 | 0.0% | $53,460 | GA |
| Flagship Labs 75 | 1 | 100.0% | $110,000 | MA |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | 1 | 100.0% | $128,439 | WA |
| General Hospital | 1 | 100.0% | $60,000 | MA |
| Glowaki Chiropractic | 1 | 100.0% | $60,000 | CA |
| In Vitro | 1 | 0.0% | $90,000 | CA |
| Indiana University Indianapolis | 1 | 100.0% | $73,542 | IN |
| Janux Therapeutics | 1 | 100.0% | $175,000 | CA |
| Kernal Biologics | 1 | 100.0% | $160,000 | MA |
| Koniku | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | CA |
| Lyterian Therapeutics | 1 | 100.0% | $166,000 | CA |
Top states
Where Biochemists and Biophysicists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 54 (44.6%) |
| MA | 19 (15.7%) |
| NY | 16 (13.2%) |
| MD | 8 (6.6%) |
| NC | 5 (4.1%) |
| MI | 4 (3.3%) |
| IN | 3 (2.5%) |
| WA | 2 (1.7%) |
| UT | 2 (1.7%) |
| PA | 2 (1.7%) |
| OR | 2 (1.7%) |
| WY | 1 (0.8%) |
| SC | 1 (0.8%) |
| OH | 1 (0.8%) |
| NJ | 1 (0.8%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientist I | 9 |
| POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR | 7 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 6 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 6 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 5 |
| Scientist II | 4 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 4 |
| Senior Scientist | 3 |
| Research Fellow | 3 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 3 |
| Senior Scientist, Platform Biochemistry | 2 |
| Senior Scientist II | 2 |
| Scientist I | 2 |
| Scientist | 2 |
| SPECIALIST | 2 |
| Research Associate | 2 |
| Principal Scientist | 2 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 2 |
| Director | 2 |
| Vice President of Translational Development | 1 |
| Staff Scientist - Research Engineering Team Lead | 1 |
| Staff Scientist | 1 |
| Sr. Vice President of Translational Development | 1 |
| Services Scientist | 1 |
| Senior Scientist, Biochemistry | 1 |
| Senior Scientist | 1 |
| Senior Research Fellow | 1 |
| Senior Manager, Pharmacovigilance Scientist | 1 |
| Senior Manager of Translational Development | 1 |
| Senior Fellow | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Biochemists and Biophysicists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 16 | 87.5% | $83,398 | |
| FY2021 | 20 | 95.0% | $100,000 | |
| FY2022 | 24 | 79.2% | $120,000 | |
| FY2023 | 27 | 66.7% | $115,000 | |
| FY2024 | 15 | 86.7% | $73,900 | |
| FY2025 | 13 | 84.6% | $143,700 | |
| FY2026 | 9 | 100.0% | $88,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Biochemists and Biophysicists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 124 Labor Condition Application filings for Biochemists and Biophysicists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 83.1% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists on the E-3 visa is $103,428, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Biochemists and Biophysicists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Biochemists and Biophysicists are: University Of California San Francisco (19 filings), Schrodinger (6 filings), Seismic Therapeutic (4 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa biochemists and biophysicists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Biochemists and Biophysicists are based in: CA (54 filings), MA (19 filings), NY (16 filings).
Can Australians work as biochemists and biophysicists 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. Biochemists and Biophysicists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.

















