SOC code 17-2041
There have been 135 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Chemical Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 91.1% certified. The median annualized wage is $146,885. The top sponsor is Redwood Materials, with most positions based in TX.
All sponsoring employers
57 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Chemical Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Materials | 15 | 100.0% | $140,000 | NV |
| Cheniere Energy | 9 | 66.7% | $210,120 | TX |
| Bp America | 6 | 100.0% | $123,718 | WA |
| Nalco Company | 5 | 80.0% | $96,760 | CO |
| Gis Engineering | 4 | 75.0% | $176,800 | LA |
| Novetus Engineering | 4 | 100.0% | $298,480 | TX |
| Syrah Technologies | 4 | 100.0% | $128,000 | LA |
| Broken Hill Proprietary (USA) | 3 | 100.0% | $191,859 | TX |
| Catalyst Handling Resources | 3 | 100.0% | $121,644 | TX |
| Czero | 3 | 100.0% | $130,000 | CA |
| Eco Cycle Iepfc | 3 | 66.7% | $156,000 | TX |
| Energy Developments | 3 | 100.0% | $155,000 | MI |
| Ioneer USA | 3 | 100.0% | $150,000 | NV |
| Magrathea Metals | 3 | 66.7% | $160,000 | CA |
| Murphy Exploration Production Company | 3 | 66.7% | $88,575 | TX |
| Renmatix | 3 | 100.0% | $92,000 | PA |
| Schlumberger Technology | 3 | 100.0% | $131,000 | OK |
| Tesla | 3 | 100.0% | $145,000 | CA |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | 3 | 100.0% | $75,629 | MO |
| Woodside Energy USA Services | 3 | 100.0% | $270,800 | TX |
| Amazon | 2 | 100.0% | $188,000 | CA |
| Austin Powder Company | 2 | 100.0% | $132,964 | OH |
| Exxonmobil Upstream Integrated Solutions Company | 2 | 100.0% | $191,859 | TX |
| Hps Tech California | 2 | 100.0% | $95,000 | CA |
| Kanadevia Inova U S A | 2 | 100.0% | $105,000 | TN |
| Lsb Industries | 2 | 100.0% | $100,686 | OK |
| Nextdecade Lng | 2 | 50.0% | $220,000 | TX |
| Pall | 2 | 100.0% | $152,552 | GA |
| Rivian Automotive | 2 | 50.0% | $180,000 | CA |
| Scm Metal Products | 2 | 100.0% | $150,249 | NC |
| Shell US Hosting Company | 2 | 100.0% | $200,500 | CA |
| Swift Technical Services | 2 | 100.0% | $204,979 | TX |
| 1St American Nuclear Company | 1 | 100.0% | $175,000 | WA |
| Aquacell | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | CA |
| Camston Wrather | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | CA |
| Chevron | 1 | 0.0% | $195,936 | TX |
| Conocophillips Company | 1 | 100.0% | $209,560 | TX |
| Cubicpv | 1 | 0.0% | $110,000 | MA |
| Cyanco International | 1 | 100.0% | $125,195 | NV |
| Dyno Nobel Louisiana Ammonia | 1 | 100.0% | $169,684 | LA |
| Engineering Inspection Services | 1 | 100.0% | $125,000 | LA |
| Hitachi Zosen Inova U S A | 1 | 100.0% | $85,000 | TN |
| Li-Cycle | 1 | 100.0% | $170,000 | NY |
| Lyten | 1 | 100.0% | $121,389 | IN |
| Nova Eye | 1 | 100.0% | $78,499 | CA |
| Oli Systems | 1 | 100.0% | $141,960 | NJ |
| Orica USA | 1 | 100.0% | $185,890 | NV |
| Prismecs Personnel | 1 | 100.0% | $200,000 | TX |
| Reactor Eye | 1 | 100.0% | $103,500 | TX |
| Scanwell Health | 1 | 100.0% | $82,000 | CA |
Top states
Where Chemical Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| TX | 39 (30.2%) |
| CA | 21 (16.3%) |
| NV | 20 (15.5%) |
| LA | 15 (11.6%) |
| WA | 7 (5.4%) |
| OK | 4 (3.1%) |
| TN | 3 (2.3%) |
| PA | 3 (2.3%) |
| MO | 3 (2.3%) |
| MI | 3 (2.3%) |
| CO | 3 (2.3%) |
| OR | 2 (1.6%) |
| OH | 2 (1.6%) |
| NY | 2 (1.6%) |
| NJ | 2 (1.6%) |
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 Process Engineer | 8 |
| Chemical Engineer | 7 |
| Senior Commissioning Specialist | 4 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 4 |
| Chemical/Project Engineer | 4 |
| RESEARCH SCIENTIST | 3 |
| Product Specialist | 3 |
| Process Engineer | 3 |
| Lead Consultant / General Manager / Technology Demonstrator | 3 |
| Industry Technical Consultant I | 3 |
| Commercial Optimization Engineering Superintendent | 3 |
| Staff Process Engineer | 2 |
| Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Paint | 2 |
| Staff Engineer, Process - [KBGFJG92193-8] | 2 |
| RESEARCH SCIENTIST III | 2 |
| Project Development Manager | 2 |
| Principal Project Engineer | 2 |
| Principal Process Engineer | 2 |
| Industry Technical Consultant I | 2 |
| Global Process Owner | 2 |
| Facility Engineering Lead | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering Manager | 2 |
| CIP Project Manager | 2 |
| Ammonium Nitrates Strategist, Global Director | 2 |
| WCD USL Product Engineer | 1 |
| WCD USL Drilling Product Engineer | 1 |
| Superintendent Brownsfields Facilities | 1 |
| Staff Scientist, Manufacturing Sciences | 1 |
| Staff Process, Engineer | 1 |
| Staff Process Engineer 20606.2 | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Chemical Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 26 | 92.3% | $125,195 | |
| FY2021 | 16 | 81.3% | $160,000 | |
| FY2022 | 24 | 95.8% | $128,000 | |
| FY2023 | 21 | 90.5% | $150,000 | |
| FY2024 | 18 | 83.3% | $140,000 | |
| FY2025 | 24 | 95.8% | $150,000 | |
| FY2026 | 6 | 100.0% | $175,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Chemical Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 135 Labor Condition Application filings for Chemical Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 91.1% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Chemical Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Chemical Engineers on the E-3 visa is $146,885, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Chemical Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Chemical Engineers are: Redwood Materials (15 filings), Cheniere Energy (9 filings), Bp America (6 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa chemical engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Chemical Engineers are based in: TX (39 filings), CA (21 filings), NV (20 filings).
Can Australians work as chemical 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. Chemical Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
