SOC code 25-4012
There have been 60 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Curators on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 81.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $83,876. The top sponsor is University Of California Berkeley, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
32 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Curators. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Museum Of Natural History | 6 | 33.3% | $66,500 | OH | Cleveland |
| University Of California Berkeley | 6 | 83.3% | $113,000 | CA | Berkeley |
| Sotheby’S | 4 | 100.0% | $56,500 | NY | New York |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | 4 | 75.0% | $97,025 | IL | Chicago |
| Walker Art Center | 4 | 100.0% | $82,868 | MN | Minneapolis |
| Lisson Gallery NY | 3 | 100.0% | $120,000 | NY | New York |
| D'Lan Contemporary | 2 | 50.0% | $88,000 | NY | New York |
| Dinosaur Designs USA | 2 | 100.0% | $80,000 | NY | New York |
| Extraterritorial | 2 | 100.0% | $203,000 | NY | New York |
| Museum Of Science | 2 | 100.0% | $132,625 | FL | Miami |
| Smithsonian Institution | 2 | 100.0% | $97,799 | DC | New York |
| Thomas Nickles Gallery | 2 | 50.0% | $60,258 | NY | New York |
| University Of Connecticut | 2 | 50.0% | $68,270 | CT | Storrs |
| Creative Growth Art Center | 1 | 100.0% | $57,512 | CA | Oakland |
| D Lan Contemporary | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | NY | New York |
| David Zwirner Gallery | 1 | 100.0% | $60,000 | NY | New York |
| Exploratorium | 1 | 100.0% | $86,444 | CA | San Francisco |
| Kimbell Art Foundation | 1 | 100.0% | $84,000 | TX | Fort Worth |
| Mcnally Jackson Combray | 1 | 100.0% | $56,000 | NY | New York |
| Orangenius | 1 | 100.0% | $90,000 | NY | Brooklyn |
| Park West Galleries | 1 | 0.0% | $58,500 | NY | New York |
| Peter Blake Galleries | 1 | 100.0% | $60,000 | CA | Laguna Beach |
| Raa Contemporary | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | NY | New York |
| Ryba Art Advisory | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | NY | New York |
| San Diego Museum Of Man | 1 | 100.0% | $57,000 | CA | San Diego |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | 1 | 0.0% | $43,680 | CA | Santa Barbara |
| Schiff Fine Art | 1 | 100.0% | $85,000 | NY | New York |
| Tanya Bonakdar Gallery | 1 | 100.0% | $95,000 | NY | New York |
| The J Paul Getty Trust | 1 | 100.0% | $62,400 | CA | Los Angeles |
| The University Of Chicago | 1 | 100.0% | $90,000 | IL | Chicago |
| The University Of Virginia | 1 | 100.0% | $175,000 | VA | Charlottesville |
| Uprise Art | 1 | 100.0% | $63,000 | NY | New York |
Top states
Where Curators E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 26 (43.3%) | $80,000 |
| CA | 12 (20%) | $79,289 |
| OH | 6 (10%) | $66,500 |
| IL | 5 (8.3%) | $90,000 |
| MN | 4 (6.7%) | $82,868 |
| CT | 2 (3.3%) | $68,270 |
| FL | 2 (3.3%) | $132,625 |
| DC | 1 (1.7%) | $141,022 |
| TX | 1 (1.7%) | $84,000 |
| VA | 1 (1.7%) | $175,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Curators E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 25 | $80,000 |
| Berkeley | CA | 6 | $113,000 |
| Cleveland | OH | 6 | $66,500 |
| Chicago | IL | 5 | $90,000 |
| Minneapolis | MN | 4 | $82,868 |
| Miami | FL | 2 | $132,625 |
| Storrs | CT | 2 | $68,270 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 1 | $90,000 |
| Charlottesville | VA | 1 | $175,000 |
| Fort Worth | TX | 1 | $84,000 |
| Laguna Beach | CA | 1 | $60,000 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 1 | $62,400 |
| Oakland | CA | 1 | $57,512 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $57,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 1 | $86,444 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Project Policy Analyst | 5 |
| Curator | 4 |
| Searle Curator | 3 |
| Gallery Manager | 3 |
| Curator, Visual Arts | 3 |
| STORE DESIGN CURATOR | 2 |
| Curatorial Assistant and Gallery Associate | 2 |
| Associate Curator | 2 |
| ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 2 |
| ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 2 |
| ART CURATOR | 2 |
| Vice President of Special Projects | 1 |
| VP OF EXHIBITION PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DESIGN | 1 |
| Studio Curator | 1 |
| SEARLE ASSOCIATE CURATOR | 1 |
| Museum Scientist | 1 |
| Museum Educator | 1 |
| Maps Curator and Head of Map Collection | 1 |
| Head of Public Engagement, Learning and Impact | 1 |
| Gallery and Museum Curator | 1 |
| Education Specialist | 1 |
| Director, Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection | 1 |
| Director of Programming | 1 |
| Director | 1 |
| Deputy Director | 1 |
| Department Curatorial Assistant | 1 |
| DIRECTOR | 1 |
| Curatorial Assistant | 1 |
| Colonial Pathways Repatriation Manager | 1 |
| Chief Curator | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Curators. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 6 | 66.7% | $85,000 | |
| FY2021 | 10 | 100.0% | $72,134 | |
| FY2022 | 12 | 75.0% | $68,000 | |
| FY2023 | 8 | 100.0% | $110,000 | |
| FY2024 | 7 | 71.4% | $80,000 | |
| FY2025 | 15 | 80.0% | $88,000 | |
| FY2026 | 2 | 50.0% | $84,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Curators have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 60 Labor Condition Application filings for Curators on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 81.7% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Curators on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Curators on the E-3 visa is $83,876, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Curators on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Curators are: The Cleveland Museum Of Natural History (6 filings), University Of California Berkeley (6 filings), Sotheby’S (4 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa curators based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Curators are based in: NY (26 filings), CA (12 filings), OH (6 filings).
Can Australians work as curators 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. Curators is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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