SOC code 19-1029
There have been 9 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Biologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 66.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $63,040. The top sponsor is University Of Michigan, with most positions based in MI.
All sponsoring employers
6 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Biologists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Michigan | 4 | 50.0% | $60,500 | MI |
| Bishop Museum | 1 | 100.0% | $51,293 | HI |
| Ecodata Technology | 1 | 100.0% | $57,500 | WA |
| Texas A M Agrilife Research | 1 | 100.0% | $54,000 | TX |
| The Leland Stanford Jr University | 1 | 100.0% | $85,384 | CA |
| University Of Washington | 1 | 0.0% | $53,000 | WA |
Top states
Where Biologists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| MI | 4 (44.4%) |
| WA | 2 (22.2%) |
| TX | 1 (11.1%) |
| HI | 1 (11.1%) |
| CA | 1 (11.1%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 4 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 1 |
| POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | 1 |
| Biological Analyst | 1 |
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Biologists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 | 0.0% | $53,000 | |
| FY2023 | 3 | 100.0% | $54,000 | |
| FY2024 | 2 | 50.0% | $60,500 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | 50.0% | $62,315 | |
| FY2026 | 1 | 100.0% | $85,384 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Biologists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 9 Labor Condition Application filings for Biologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 66.7% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Biologists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Biologists on the E-3 visa is $63,040, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Biologists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Biologists are: University Of Michigan (4 filings), Bishop Museum (1 filings), Ecodata Technology (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa biologists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Biologists are based in: MI (4 filings), WA (2 filings), TX (1 filings).
Can Australians work as biologists 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. Biologists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
