SOC code 13-1051
There have been 254 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Cost Estimators on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 86.6% certified. The median annualized wage is $118,756. The top sponsor is Cumming Management Group, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
58 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Cost Estimators. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumming Management Group | 56 | 100.0% | $120,000 | NY | New York |
| Wtp America | 34 | 88.2% | $110,000 | NY | New York |
| Rider Levett Bucknall | 15 | 66.7% | $138,000 | HI | Honolulu |
| Turner Townsend | 15 | 86.7% | $125,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Gardiner Theobald | 9 | 88.9% | $148,000 | NY | New York |
| Currie Brown | 8 | 75.0% | $105,310 | NY | New York |
| Fiocchi Group | 8 | 75.0% | $97,500 | NY | New York |
| Tb Construction Consultants | 7 | 100.0% | $150,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Trenmor | 6 | 100.0% | $84,916 | TX | San Antonio |
| Mace North America | 5 | 100.0% | $119,642 | NY | New York |
| Pem-America | 5 | 100.0% | $75,000 | NY | New York |
| Biarri USA | 4 | 75.0% | $99,061 | CO | Greenwood Village |
| Performance Contractors | 4 | 75.0% | $104,000 | TX | Rosharon |
| Aecom Technical Services | 3 | 100.0% | $65,000 | CA | Sacramento |
| Bechtel | 3 | 100.0% | $127,980 | VA | Reston |
| Blue Stone Management | 3 | 100.0% | $155,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Brunel Energy | 3 | 66.7% | $270,400 | TX | Houston |
| Jrm Construction Management | 3 | 100.0% | $87,630 | NY | New York |
| Lend Lease US Services | 3 | 33.3% | $124,000 | CA | Sunnyvale |
| Om Development Group | 3 | 100.0% | $53,643 | FL | Miami |
| Planb Consultancy International | 3 | 100.0% | $61,318 | OR | Lake Oswego |
| Scenario Cockram USA | 3 | 100.0% | $101,192 | CA | San Fernando |
| We Work Management | 3 | 33.3% | $142,153 | NY | New York |
| Westfield | 3 | 66.7% | $120,000 | CA | San Jose |
| Apple | 2 | 100.0% | $177,500 | CA | Cupertino |
| Archer Western Construction | 2 | 100.0% | $79,030 | FL | Tampa |
| Atkins North America | 2 | 50.0% | $152,500 | TX | Austin |
| Blade General Contracting | 2 | 50.0% | $52,000 | NY | Staten Island |
| Brandsafway Solutions | 2 | 50.0% | $54,683 | AZ | Chandler |
| Cockram Construction | 2 | 100.0% | $101,192 | CA | San Fernando |
| J D Mechanical | 2 | 50.0% | $47,133 | FL | Fort Myers |
| L K Partners | 2 | 100.0% | $200,000 | NY | New York |
| Southern Glass Products Company | 2 | 100.0% | $70,000 | FL | Lakeland |
| Stewart Systems Baking | 2 | 100.0% | $98,500 | TX | Plano |
| Turner Construction Company | 2 | 100.0% | $97,224 | CA | Oakland |
| Accelo | 1 | 100.0% | $105,000 | CO | Denver |
| Aguirre Project Resources | 1 | 100.0% | $56,000 | TX | Irving |
| Chp International | 1 | 100.0% | $125,000 | NY | New York |
| Cumming Construction Management | 1 | 100.0% | $102,544 | HI | Honolulu |
| E2 Consulting Engineers | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Envogue International | 1 | 100.0% | $67,000 | NY | New York |
| Faithful And Gould | 1 | 0.0% | $129,780 | CA | Oakland |
| Holly And Associates | 1 | 100.0% | $105,000 | CA | Santa Rosa |
| Kennecott Utah Copper | 1 | 0.0% | $87,651 | UT | South Jordan |
| Keolis America | 1 | 100.0% | $315,000 | MA | Boston |
| Keolis Commuter Services | 1 | 100.0% | $315,000 | MA | Boston |
| Lend Lease | 1 | 0.0% | $124,000 | CA | Sunnyvale |
| Lendlease US Services | 1 | 100.0% | $121,000 | CA | Sunnyvale |
| Mann Mann Construction | 1 | 0.0% | $54,163 | FL | Deerfield Beach |
| Mike Mann Construction | 1 | 100.0% | $54,163 | FL | Deerfield Beach |
Top states
Where Cost Estimators E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 78 (30.7%) | $110,266 |
| CA | 69 (27.2%) | $125,000 |
| AZ | 20 (7.9%) | $97,019 |
| FL | 17 (6.7%) | $70,000 |
| OR | 16 (6.3%) | $93,923 |
| TX | 16 (6.3%) | $106,580 |
| MA | 10 (3.9%) | $91,788 |
| HI | 9 (3.5%) | $115,000 |
| CO | 6 (2.4%) | $105,000 |
| WA | 6 (2.4%) | $103,300 |
| NV | 2 (0.8%) | $147,500 |
| VA | 2 (0.8%) | $120,411 |
| NC | 1 (0.4%) | $59,000 |
| PA | 1 (0.4%) | $127,980 |
| UT | 1 (0.4%) | $87,651 |
Top cities
Cities where Cost Estimators E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 74 | $117,321 |
| San Francisco | CA | 26 | $135,000 |
| Lake Oswego | OR | 11 | $86,000 |
| Boston | MA | 9 | $82,000 |
| Honolulu | HI | 9 | $115,000 |
| Santa Monica | CA | 9 | $145,000 |
| Scottsdale | AZ | 8 | $105,000 |
| Seattle | WA | 6 | $103,300 |
| Chandler | AZ | 5 | $67,793 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 5 | $155,000 |
| Miami | FL | 5 | $100,000 |
| Portland | OR | 5 | $125,000 |
| San Fernando | CA | 5 | $101,192 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 5 | $124,000 |
| Rosharon | TX | 4 | $104,000 |
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 Cost Manager | 49 |
| Cost Manager | 22 |
| Associate Director | 14 |
| Project Manager | 6 |
| Senior Production Manager | 5 |
| Senior Estimator | 4 |
| SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR/COST MANAGER | 4 |
| Quantity Surveyor | 4 |
| Project Services Coordinator | 4 |
| Estimator | 4 |
| ESTIMATOR | 4 |
| Director | 4 |
| COST MANAGER | 4 |
| SENIOR ADVISOR | 3 |
| Cost Planner - KBGFJG232620-1 | 3 |
| Cost Estimator (Quantity Surveyor) | 3 |
| Cost Estimator | 3 |
| Associate Principal | 3 |
| Associate Director, Cost Management | 3 |
| Associate Director Cost Management | 3 |
| Architectural Cost Estimator | 3 |
| VICE PRESIDENT, CONSTRUCTION COST MANAGEMENT | 2 |
| Sr. Cost Manager | 2 |
| Senior Cost Manager Associate | 2 |
| Senior Cost Manager - Quantity Surveyor | 2 |
| Senior Advisor | 2 |
| SENIOR COST MANAGER | 2 |
| SENIOR ADVISOR, COST ESTIMATOR | 2 |
| Proposal Manager | 2 |
| Project Controls Analyst | 2 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Cost Estimators. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 43 | 83.7% | $100,000 | |
| FY2021 | 51 | 82.4% | $105,000 | |
| FY2022 | 53 | 94.3% | $108,160 | |
| FY2023 | 31 | 80.6% | $130,000 | |
| FY2024 | 39 | 89.7% | $129,600 | |
| FY2025 | 24 | 83.3% | $110,531 | |
| FY2026 | 13 | 92.3% | $148,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cost Estimators have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 254 Labor Condition Application filings for Cost Estimators on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 86.6% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Cost Estimators on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Cost Estimators on the E-3 visa is $118,756, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Cost Estimators on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Cost Estimators are: Cumming Management Group (56 filings), Wtp America (34 filings), Rider Levett Bucknall (15 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa cost estimators based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Cost Estimators are based in: NY (78 filings), CA (69 filings), AZ (20 filings).
Can Australians work as cost estimators 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. Cost Estimators is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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