SOC code 15-1242
There have been 139 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Database Administrators on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 94.2% certified. The median annualized wage is $129,799. The top sponsor is Ernst & Young, with most positions based in TX.
All sponsoring employers
62 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Database Administrators. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young | 27 | 100.0% | $248,000 | NC |
| Cpt Global | 9 | 100.0% | $143,686 | NY |
| Omv America | 5 | 80.0% | $90,100 | TX |
| Analytical Solutions By Kline | 4 | 100.0% | $101,587 | SC |
| Dynamed Clinical Research | 4 | 75.0% | $88,317 | TX |
| Oxya | 4 | 100.0% | $135,000 | CO |
| Ashatek | 3 | 100.0% | $71,594 | TX |
| BNP Paribas Rcc | 3 | 100.0% | $190,000 | NY |
| Collabera | 3 | 100.0% | $124,800 | CA |
| Covetrus | 3 | 100.0% | $110,000 | CA |
| Fisher Asset Management | 3 | 100.0% | $139,000 | FL |
| Southwest Airlines | 3 | 100.0% | $138,965 | TX |
| Tenet Employment | 3 | 100.0% | $119,915 | TX |
| The Scotts Company | 3 | 100.0% | $103,110 | OH |
| The Tjx Companies | 3 | 100.0% | $161,849 | MA |
| Amkor Technology | 2 | 50.0% | $120,619 | AZ |
| Cgi Technologies And Solutions | 2 | 100.0% | $151,798 | FL |
| Ciber Global | 2 | 100.0% | $85,706 | MI |
| Cisco Systems | 2 | 100.0% | $101,052 | NC |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | 2 | 100.0% | $105,737 | NC |
| Flight Centre Travel Group (USA) | 2 | 100.0% | $112,500 | NJ |
| Fujitsu Network Communications | 2 | 100.0% | $114,858 | TX |
| Kastech Solutions | 2 | 100.0% | $92,500 | TX |
| Quantiphi | 2 | 100.0% | $117,380 | GA |
| Saras America | 2 | 100.0% | $76,000 | MD |
| Stamps Com | 2 | 50.0% | $178,650 | CA |
| Wynn Las Vegas | 2 | 100.0% | $125,000 | NV |
| Ally Bank | 1 | 100.0% | $170,000 | NC |
| Amazon | 1 | 100.0% | $171,076 | CA |
| American Business Solutions | 1 | 0.0% | $91,208 | OH |
| Anthem | 1 | 100.0% | $114,483 | IL |
| Anu Software Consultants | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | MI |
| Arlo Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $135,512 | CA |
| Ascon Soft | 1 | 100.0% | $101,088 | TX |
| Aspen Dental Management | 1 | 100.0% | $135,000 | IN |
| Beni Riqueza Super Fund | 1 | 100.0% | $70,000 | CA |
| Capgemini America | 1 | 100.0% | $110,000 | NY |
| Datalysys | 1 | 100.0% | $62,795 | OH |
| Erp Analysts | 1 | 100.0% | $95,701 | OH |
| Fortuna Business Management Consulting | 1 | 100.0% | $197,600 | CA |
| Gavs Technologies Na | 1 | 100.0% | $89,357 | IN |
| Georgetown University | 1 | 0.0% | $120,667 | DC |
| Globalgate It Solutions | 1 | 100.0% | $117,000 | VA |
| 1 | 100.0% | $171,000 | NY | |
| H-E-B | 1 | 100.0% | $132,000 | TX |
| Hcl Global Systems | 1 | 0.0% | $116,958 | MN |
| Htc Global Services | 1 | 100.0% | $75,899 | MI |
| Insaf Management | 1 | 100.0% | $57,000 | TX |
| Malektron Solutions | 1 | 100.0% | $105,000 | WA |
| Ramsware Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $99,000 | VA |
Top states
Where Database Administrators E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| TX | 29 (22.8%) |
| NY | 16 (12.6%) |
| NC | 14 (11%) |
| CA | 10 (7.9%) |
| FL | 9 (7.1%) |
| NJ | 7 (5.5%) |
| OH | 6 (4.7%) |
| GA | 6 (4.7%) |
| MI | 5 (3.9%) |
| MD | 5 (3.9%) |
| MA | 5 (3.9%) |
| VA | 4 (3.1%) |
| SC | 4 (3.1%) |
| CO | 4 (3.1%) |
| IN | 3 (2.4%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG95584-13 | 7 |
| Database Administrator | 6 |
| Senior Technical Consultant | 5 |
| People Soft Administrator | 5 |
| Database administrators - KBGFJG95584-16 | 5 |
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG95584-12 | 5 |
| SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT | 4 |
| Data Base Administrator | 4 |
| Vice President | 3 |
| System Administrator | 3 |
| Sr. Salesforce Administrator | 3 |
| Sr. Database Administrator | 3 |
| Senior Database Administrator | 3 |
| SQL Database Administrator | 3 |
| SAP Basis Administrator | 3 |
| Management Information Systems Manager | 3 |
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG184236-16 | 3 |
| DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR | 3 |
| DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR | 3 |
| Sr ETL/Report Developer | 2 |
| Senior Staff Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Engineer, SAP Basis | 2 |
| Salesforce Technical Program Lead | 2 |
| Salesforce Administrator | 2 |
| Manager, Database Technology | 2 |
| Manager JC50 - Database Administrators | 2 |
| Developer, HR BI/SQL | 2 |
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG72278-6 | 2 |
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG41984-9 | 2 |
| Database Administrators - KBGFJG41984-7 | 2 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Database Administrators. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 21 | 100.0% | $111,395 | |
| FY2021 | 18 | 94.4% | $119,915 | |
| FY2022 | 18 | 94.4% | $123,365 | |
| FY2023 | 14 | 85.7% | $119,915 | |
| FY2024 | 36 | 91.7% | $135,000 | |
| FY2025 | 19 | 100.0% | $128,000 | |
| FY2026 | 13 | 92.3% | $171,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Database Administrators have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 139 Labor Condition Application filings for Database Administrators on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 94.2% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Database Administrators on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Database Administrators on the E-3 visa is $129,799, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Database Administrators on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Database Administrators are: Ernst & Young (27 filings), Cpt Global (9 filings), Omv America (5 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa database administrators based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Database Administrators are based in: TX (29 filings), NY (16 filings), NC (14 filings).
Can Australians work as database administrators 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. Database Administrators is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.

















