SOC code 19-1029
There have been 131 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Biological Scientists, All Other on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 84.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $106,561. The top sponsor is Harvard University, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
65 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Biological Scientists, All Other. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | 7 | 57.1% | $71,750 | MA |
| Insitro | 7 | 100.0% | $166,400 | CA |
| Boston Ivf | 6 | 83.3% | $84,115 | MA |
| The Henry M Jackson Foundation | 6 | 50.0% | $65,500 | MD |
| George Mason University | 5 | 60.0% | $51,500 | VA |
| Keygene | 5 | 100.0% | $116,854 | MD |
| Bioskryb Genomics | 4 | 100.0% | $113,000 | CA |
| Aviagen | 3 | 100.0% | $85,779 | MA |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals | 3 | 100.0% | $190,720 | CT |
| Chondrex | 3 | 66.7% | $100,000 | WA |
| Heligenics | 3 | 100.0% | $95,285 | NV |
| Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts | 3 | 100.0% | $121,098 | MA |
| Pfc Management | 3 | 66.7% | $160,000 | CA |
| Soley Therapeutics | 3 | 66.7% | $153,000 | CA |
| Tampa Bay Rays Baseball | 3 | 100.0% | $70,595 | FL |
| Trajan Scientific Americas | 3 | 100.0% | $145,306 | NC |
| Advanced Reproductive Medicine And Gynecology Of Hawaii | 2 | 100.0% | $88,350 | HI |
| Altius Institute For Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 100.0% | $400,000 | WA |
| Art Reproductive Center | 2 | 100.0% | $151,000 | CA |
| Asian Egg Bank | 2 | 100.0% | $102,242 | CA |
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals | 2 | 100.0% | $108,105 | MA |
| California Fertility Experts | 2 | 100.0% | $102,242 | CA |
| East Carolina University | 2 | 100.0% | $50,004 | DC |
| Hrc Fertility Management | 2 | 50.0% | $123,654 | CA |
| Inventia Life Science | 2 | 50.0% | $89,398 | DE |
| Isla Technologies | 2 | 50.0% | $130,000 | CA |
| The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory | 2 | 100.0% | $108,898 | ME |
| US Fertility | 2 | 100.0% | $99,330 | GA |
| University Of California San Francisco | 2 | 100.0% | $123,505 | CA |
| University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 2 | 100.0% | $60,223 | MA |
| Vicon Motion Systems | 2 | 100.0% | $64,543 | CO |
| 10X Genomics | 1 | 100.0% | $170,000 | CA |
| Albany Fertility And Gyn Pllc | 1 | 100.0% | $85,613 | NY |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | 1 | 100.0% | $80,870 | MA |
| Bishop Museum | 1 | 100.0% | $57,000 | HI |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 1 | 100.0% | $50,752 | PA |
| Change Foods | 1 | 100.0% | $170,000 | CA |
| Clemson University | 1 | 100.0% | $50,376 | SC |
| Fountain Therapeutics | 1 | 100.0% | $113,000 | CA |
| Genentech | 1 | 0.0% | $108,202 | CA |
| Hovione | 1 | 100.0% | $55,016 | NJ |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | NY |
| Immunai | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | NY |
| Inventia Scientific | 1 | 0.0% | $105,000 | DE |
| Labcorp Drug Development | 1 | 100.0% | $86,798 | NY |
| Merck Sharp Dohme | 1 | 100.0% | $74,090 | PA |
| National Institutes Of Health Hhs | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | NJ |
| Northwell Health | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | NY |
| Nuprobe USA | 1 | 100.0% | $123,000 | MA |
| Personal Genome Diagnostics | 1 | 100.0% | $107,702 | CA |
Top states
Where Biological Scientists, All Other E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 39 (32.2%) |
| MA | 27 (22.3%) |
| MD | 11 (9.1%) |
| NY | 9 (7.4%) |
| WA | 5 (4.1%) |
| VA | 4 (3.3%) |
| DC | 4 (3.3%) |
| NV | 3 (2.5%) |
| NC | 3 (2.5%) |
| HI | 3 (2.5%) |
| FL | 3 (2.5%) |
| DE | 3 (2.5%) |
| CT | 3 (2.5%) |
| PA | 2 (1.7%) |
| NJ | 2 (1.7%) |
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 Embryologist | 16 |
| Embryologist | 7 |
| Scientist | 6 |
| Senior Data Scientist Applied Systems Biology | 5 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 5 |
| Research Fellow | 4 |
| Senior Scientist, Cell Line Engineering | 3 |
| Senior Cell Culture Technologist | 3 |
| Research Scientist | 3 |
| Research Associate | 3 |
| Principal Scientist | 3 |
| Performance Science Assistant | 3 |
| Lab Management & R&D Scientist | 3 |
| Field Application Scientist | 3 |
| Biotechnology Specialist | 3 |
| Senior Scientist, Biology-Discovery | 2 |
| Senior Automation Specialist | 2 |
| Scientist 1 | 2 |
| SENIOR SCIENTIST, ONCOLOGY BIOSCIENCES | 2 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 2 |
| Molecular Sales Engineer | 2 |
| Investigator and Head of Cell Coding Lab/Deputy Director | 2 |
| Director, Genomic Screening | 2 |
| Director, CIIM In Vivo Pharmacology | 2 |
| BIOINFORMATICS APPLICATION SCIENTIST | 2 |
| Associate Director, Genomic Screening | 2 |
| Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Application Specialist - Life Science | 2 |
| ACADEMIC COORDINATOR III | 2 |
| Senior Workflow Development Specialist | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Biological Scientists, All Other. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 25 | 88.0% | $85,779 | |
| FY2021 | 28 | 92.9% | $97,427 | |
| FY2022 | 24 | 79.2% | $98,134 | |
| FY2023 | 17 | 82.4% | $106,413 | |
| FY2024 | 15 | 73.3% | $106,350 | |
| FY2025 | 14 | 85.7% | $135,824 | |
| FY2026 | 8 | 87.5% | $116,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Biological Scientists, All Other have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 131 Labor Condition Application filings for Biological Scientists, All Other on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 84.7% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Biological Scientists, All Other on the E-3 visa is $106,561, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Biological Scientists, All Other on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Biological Scientists, All Other are: Harvard University (7 filings), Insitro (7 filings), Boston Ivf (6 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa biological scientists, all other based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Biological Scientists, All Other are based in: CA (39 filings), MA (27 filings), MD (11 filings).
Can Australians work as biological scientists, all other 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. Biological Scientists, All Other is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
