SOC code 17-2061
There have been 54 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Computer Hardware Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 94.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $184,973. The top sponsor is Perry Street Software, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
23 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Computer Hardware Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Street Software | 7 | 85.7% | $135,346 | NY | New York |
| 6 | 100.0% | $158,500 | CA | Mountain View | |
| Amazon | 5 | 100.0% | $190,000 | CA | Austin |
| Microsoft | 4 | 100.0% | $136,878 | WA | Redmond |
| Tesla | 4 | 100.0% | $160,607 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Cruise | 3 | 100.0% | $266,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Waymo | 3 | 100.0% | $230,000 | CA | Mountain View |
| Aurora Operations | 2 | 100.0% | $181,000 | CA | Mountain View |
| Logicalis | 2 | 100.0% | $110,000 | OH | Maineville |
| Netflix | 2 | 100.0% | $220,355 | CA | Los Gatos |
| Oneview | 2 | 50.0% | $115,000 | IL | Chicago |
| Psiquantum | 2 | 100.0% | $224,795 | CA | Milpitas |
| Sifive | 2 | 50.0% | $146,266 | CA | San Mateo |
| 4Dx | 1 | 100.0% | $101,234 | CA | Woodland Hills |
| Aimpoint Digital | 1 | 100.0% | $157,000 | FL | Sarasota |
| Apple | 1 | 100.0% | $151,350 | TX | Austin |
| Arc Public Benefit | 1 | 100.0% | $400,000 | CA | Sunnyvale |
| Dave Engineering | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | MO | Chesterfield |
| Jump Operations | 1 | 100.0% | $142,106 | NY | New York |
| Kobold Metals Company | 1 | 100.0% | $154,228 | CA | Berkeley |
| Messer | 1 | 100.0% | $125,000 | NJ | Bridgewater |
| Starfish Neuroscience | 1 | 100.0% | $212,000 | WA | Bellevue |
| Valve | 1 | 100.0% | $205,000 | WA | Bellevue |
Top states
Where Computer Hardware Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 28 (51.9%) | $181,000 |
| NY | 10 (18.5%) | $138,726 |
| WA | 6 (11.1%) | $182,550 |
| TX | 3 (5.6%) | $151,350 |
| IL | 2 (3.7%) | $115,000 |
| FL | 1 (1.9%) | $157,000 |
| MA | 1 (1.9%) | $221,000 |
| MO | 1 (1.9%) | $100,000 |
| NJ | 1 (1.9%) | $125,000 |
| OH | 1 (1.9%) | $110,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Computer Hardware Engineers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | CA | 10 | $175,500 |
| New York | NY | 10 | $138,726 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 5 | $170,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 4 | $248,000 |
| Redmond | WA | 3 | $132,155 |
| Austin | TX | 2 | $153,675 |
| Bellevue | WA | 2 | $208,500 |
| Chicago | IL | 2 | $115,000 |
| Los Gatos | CA | 2 | $220,355 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 2 | $295,000 |
| Berkeley | CA | 1 | $154,228 |
| Bridgewater | NJ | 1 | $125,000 |
| Chesterfield | MO | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maineville | OH | 1 | $110,000 |
| Milpitas | CA | 1 | $229,590 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Hardware Engineer | 5 |
| COMPUTER HARDWARE ENGINEER | 4 |
| Technical Program Manager 1615.56949 | 2 |
| System Engineer | 2 |
| Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer | 2 |
| Sourcing Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Staff Silicon Engineer | 2 |
| SENIOR HARDWARE ENGINEER | 2 |
| Physical Implementation Engineer | 2 |
| Hardware Engineer 1615.42878 | 2 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | 2 |
| Technical Program Manager 1615.51942 | 1 |
| Technical Program Manager | 1 |
| Staff Sub-System Validation Engineer | 1 |
| Staff Physical Design Engineer | 1 |
| Staff Hardware Design Engineer | 1 |
| Sr Manager, Hardware Dev | 1 |
| Senior Test and Integration Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Sourcing Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Solutions Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Solutions Consultant | 1 |
| Senior Data Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Controls Engineer | 1 |
| SVP Hardware Engineering | 1 |
| STAFF SYSTEM INTEGRATION ENGINEER | 1 |
| SENIOR HARDWARE DESIGN ENGINEER | 1 |
| PRODUCT MANAGER III - TECHNICAL | 1 |
| PRINCIPAL HW DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 1 |
| Hardware Specialist | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Computer Hardware Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 11 | 90.9% | $140,000 | |
| FY2021 | 16 | 93.8% | $160,100 | |
| FY2022 | 4 | 100.0% | $157,000 | |
| FY2023 | 6 | 83.3% | $259,000 | |
| FY2024 | 6 | 100.0% | $216,712 | |
| FY2025 | 5 | 100.0% | $181,000 | |
| FY2026 | 6 | 100.0% | $181,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Computer Hardware Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 54 Labor Condition Application filings for Computer Hardware Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 94.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Computer Hardware Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Computer Hardware Engineers on the E-3 visa is $184,973, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Computer Hardware Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Computer Hardware Engineers are: Perry Street Software (7 filings), Google (6 filings), Amazon (5 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa computer hardware engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Computer Hardware Engineers are based in: CA (28 filings), NY (10 filings), WA (6 filings).
Can Australians work as computer hardware 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. Computer Hardware Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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