SOC code 27-1021
There have been 289 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Commercial and Industrial Designers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90% certified. The median annualized wage is $121,060. The top sponsor is Nike, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
112 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Commercial and Industrial Designers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike | 27 | 96.3% | $105,000 | OR |
| General Motors Company | 21 | 100.0% | $100,908 | MI |
| Meta | 10 | 100.0% | $188,160 | CA |
| Adidas International | 9 | 77.8% | $87,194 | CA |
| Apple | 8 | 100.0% | $163,000 | CA |
| Tesla | 7 | 100.0% | $145,600 | CA |
| Faraday Future | 6 | 50.0% | $135,554 | CA |
| General Motors | 6 | 100.0% | $153,510 | CA |
| M Arthur Gensler Jr Associates | 6 | 50.0% | $105,000 | CA |
| Canoo Technologies | 5 | 40.0% | $156,000 | CA |
| Lucid USA | 5 | 100.0% | $139,360 | CA |
| Smartac Com | 5 | 100.0% | $200,000 | TX |
| Tiffany | 5 | 100.0% | $110,000 | NY |
| Wilkhahn | 5 | 100.0% | $103,000 | NY |
| Business And Pleasure | 4 | 100.0% | $86,507 | CA |
| Equibrand Products Group | 4 | 100.0% | $66,629 | TX |
| Grimshaw Architects P C | 4 | 100.0% | $167,500 | NY |
| San Antonio Shoe | 4 | 100.0% | $197,275 | TX |
| Asta Resort Pty | 3 | 100.0% | $90,000 | NY |
| Bilt Technologies | 3 | 100.0% | $160,000 | NY |
| Bradford Products | 3 | 100.0% | $107,640 | NC |
| Cad-Based Solutions | 3 | 100.0% | $218,400 | WA |
| Coda Project | 3 | 66.7% | $130,707 | CA |
| Friends Of Design | 3 | 100.0% | $125,000 | NY |
| Harry Winston | 3 | 100.0% | $71,386 | NY |
| Linkage Design | 3 | 100.0% | $70,720 | MI |
| New Audio | 3 | 66.7% | $100,000 | NY |
| Wooter Apparel | 3 | 66.7% | $80,000 | FL |
| Wrobel Patel | 3 | 100.0% | $71,386 | NY |
| Aristocrat Technologies | 2 | 100.0% | $90,000 | NV |
| Dell Products L P | 2 | 100.0% | $120,785 | TX |
| Exotec North America | 2 | 100.0% | $66,144 | GA |
| Figs | 2 | 100.0% | $135,300 | CA |
| Finco Services | 2 | 100.0% | $160,000 | NY |
| Ford Motor Company | 2 | 100.0% | $84,136 | MI |
| Gleamin | 2 | 0.0% | $86,000 | NY |
| Hyundai America Technical Center | 2 | 100.0% | $70,367 | CA |
| Lend Lease US Services | 2 | 0.0% | $148,741 | CA |
| Linktree | 2 | 100.0% | $225,000 | CA |
| Luxottica Of America | 2 | 100.0% | $155,217 | NY |
| Lyft | 2 | 100.0% | $185,899 | CA |
| Lymi | 2 | 100.0% | $117,300 | CA |
| Mien Company | 2 | 100.0% | $250,000 | MI |
| Nautique Boat Company | 2 | 100.0% | $82,243 | FL |
| Nook Design | 2 | 50.0% | $62,400 | WA |
| Norvanivel USA | 2 | 100.0% | $163,689 | TX |
| Populous Group | 2 | 100.0% | $112,760 | CA |
| Ready Grip Technologies | 2 | 100.0% | $125,000 | NY |
| Rivian Automotive | 2 | 100.0% | $162,500 | CA |
| Salesforce | 2 | 100.0% | $212,500 | CA |
Top states
Where Commercial and Industrial Designers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 101 (35.4%) |
| NY | 77 (27%) |
| OR | 31 (10.9%) |
| MI | 26 (9.1%) |
| TX | 19 (6.7%) |
| WA | 9 (3.2%) |
| FL | 5 (1.8%) |
| NJ | 3 (1.1%) |
| NC | 3 (1.1%) |
| TN | 2 (0.7%) |
| NV | 2 (0.7%) |
| MD | 2 (0.7%) |
| GA | 2 (0.7%) |
| CT | 2 (0.7%) |
| OH | 1 (0.4%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Digital Sculptor | 15 |
| Product Designer | 13 |
| Industrial Designer | 13 |
| Digital Modeler | 6 |
| Technical Designer | 4 |
| Senior Designer | 4 |
| Head of Product Development | 4 |
| Design Engineer | 4 |
| Creative Designer | 4 |
| VP OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN | 3 |
| TEXTILE DESIGNER | 3 |
| Senior Creative Designer | 3 |
| Product Development Manager | 3 |
| Principal | 3 |
| PRODUCT DESIGNER | 3 |
| Materials Designer I | 3 |
| MANAGER OFFICE DESIGN ACCOUNTS | 3 |
| Furniture Designer | 3 |
| Exterior Designer | 3 |
| Director of Product Development | 3 |
| Designer, 3D | 3 |
| Design & Product Developer | 3 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | 3 |
| Vice President of Product | 2 |
| UX Researcher - Interactive | 2 |
| Surface Design Director | 2 |
| Sr. Creative Lead | 2 |
| Signage and Experiential Designer | 2 |
| Senior Sound Designer | 2 |
| Senior Product Designer | 2 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Commercial and Industrial Designers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 62 | 90.3% | $97,050 | |
| FY2021 | 45 | 93.3% | $125,000 | |
| FY2022 | 39 | 92.3% | $119,000 | |
| FY2023 | 48 | 83.3% | $139,984 | |
| FY2024 | 35 | 85.7% | $125,000 | |
| FY2025 | 46 | 93.5% | $121,389 | |
| FY2026 | 14 | 92.9% | $120,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Commercial and Industrial Designers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 289 Labor Condition Application filings for Commercial and Industrial Designers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Commercial and Industrial Designers on the E-3 visa is $121,060, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Commercial and Industrial Designers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Commercial and Industrial Designers are: Nike (27 filings), General Motors Company (21 filings), Meta (10 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa commercial and industrial designers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Commercial and Industrial Designers are based in: CA (101 filings), NY (77 filings), OR (31 filings).
Can Australians work as commercial and industrial designers 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. Commercial and Industrial Designers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
