SOC code 19-3011
There have been 85 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Economists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.6% certified. The median annualized wage is $143,708. The top sponsor is The Brattle Group, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
50 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Economists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brattle Group | 7 | 85.7% | $165,450 | MA | Boston |
| Intrigue Media | 4 | 75.0% | $75,150 | CO | Denver |
| Nationsbenefits | 4 | 100.0% | $132,500 | FL | Plantation |
| Oxford Economics USA | 4 | 100.0% | $83,792 | NY | New York |
| Aecom Technical Services | 3 | 100.0% | $125,000 | TX | Dallas |
| Aft Analytics | 3 | 100.0% | $140,000 | NY | New York |
| Compass Lexecon | 3 | 33.3% | $145,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Wealthfront | 3 | 100.0% | $175,000 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Airain | 2 | 100.0% | $195,000 | CT | Stamford |
| Bp America | 2 | 100.0% | $114,546 | IL | Chicago |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 2 | 100.0% | $215,757 | NJ | Lawrenceville |
| Conservation Strategy Group | 2 | 100.0% | $86,438 | CA | Sacramento |
| Crowell Global Advisors | 2 | 50.0% | $190,320 | DC | Washington |
| Feedback Labs | 2 | 100.0% | $100,537 | DC | Washington |
| Greenmantle | 2 | 100.0% | $130,000 | TX | Austin |
| Indigo Ag | 2 | 100.0% | $154,500 | MA | Boston |
| Institute Of International Finance | 2 | 100.0% | $160,181 | DC | Washington |
| Ivanhoe Electric | 2 | 100.0% | $87,000 | AZ | Casa Grande |
| Manulife Investment Management Timberland And Agriculture | 2 | 100.0% | $209,000 | OR | Portland |
| Meta | 2 | 100.0% | $125,087 | CA | Fremont |
| Aepnus Technology | 1 | 0.0% | $95,000 | CA | Berkeley |
| Amgen | 1 | 100.0% | $170,490 | CA | Thousand Oaks |
| Analysis Group | 1 | 100.0% | $90,730 | IL | Chicago |
| Bank Policy Institute | 1 | 100.0% | $135,000 | DC | Washington |
| Bezero Carbon | 1 | 100.0% | $180,000 | NY | New York |
| Bittrex | 1 | 100.0% | $115,000 | WA | Bellevue |
| Burning Glass Institute | 1 | 100.0% | $180,500 | PA | Bala Cynwyd |
| C M International | 1 | 100.0% | $176,301 | DC | Washington |
| Capital One National Association | 1 | 100.0% | $110,094 | VA | McLean |
| Capital Strategy Research | 1 | 100.0% | $388,800 | DC | Washington DC |
| Center For American Progress | 1 | 100.0% | $88,240 | DC | Washington |
| Cornerstone Research | 1 | 100.0% | $115,000 | MA | Boston |
| Darigold | 1 | 100.0% | $475,000 | WA | Seattle |
| Goldman Sachs | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | TX | Houston |
| Hancock Natural Resource Group | 1 | 100.0% | $165,191 | OR | Portland |
| Hercules Labs | 1 | 100.0% | $97,240 | CA | San Francisco |
| Holy Grail | 1 | 100.0% | $89,981 | CA | Mountain View |
| Integral Consulting | 1 | 0.0% | $142,563 | MD | Frederick |
| Investment Company Institute | 1 | 100.0% | $330,000 | DC | Washington |
| Mercatus Center | 1 | 100.0% | $62,000 | VA | Arlington |
| Metropolitan Insight | 1 | 100.0% | $118,560 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Nations Benefits | 1 | 100.0% | $325,000 | FL | Plantation |
| Nationshearing | 1 | 100.0% | $90,000 | FL | Plantation |
| Natwest Markets Securities | 1 | 0.0% | $200,000 | CT | Stamford |
| Oel US | 1 | 100.0% | $225,500 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Residual Carbon | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | NY | New York |
| Scale AI | 1 | 100.0% | $200,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| The Curators Of The University Of Missouri | 1 | 100.0% | $60,778 | MO | Columbia |
| The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute | 1 | 100.0% | $73,200 | IL | Chicago |
| University Of Pittsburgh | 1 | 100.0% | $92,000 | PA | Pittsburgh |
Top states
Where Economists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 18 (21.7%) | $130,044 |
| DC | 11 (13.3%) | $160,181 |
| NY | 11 (13.3%) | $140,000 |
| MA | 8 (9.6%) | $143,244 |
| FL | 6 (7.2%) | $132,500 |
| IL | 6 (7.2%) | $94,925 |
| TX | 5 (6%) | $125,000 |
| CT | 3 (3.6%) | $200,000 |
| OR | 3 (3.6%) | $200,000 |
| AZ | 2 (2.4%) | $87,000 |
| CO | 2 (2.4%) | $72,800 |
| NJ | 2 (2.4%) | $215,757 |
| PA | 2 (2.4%) | $136,250 |
| VA | 2 (2.4%) | $86,047 |
| WA | 2 (2.4%) | $295,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Economists E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 11 | $140,000 |
| Washington | DC | 10 | $160,181 |
| Boston | MA | 7 | $136,488 |
| Chicago | IL | 6 | $94,925 |
| Plantation | FL | 6 | $132,500 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 4 | $131,780 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 3 | $175,000 |
| Portland | OR | 3 | $200,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 3 | $200,000 |
| Stamford | CT | 3 | $200,000 |
| Casa Grande | AZ | 2 | $87,000 |
| Dallas | TX | 2 | $130,754 |
| Denver | CO | 2 | $72,800 |
| Lawrenceville | NJ | 2 | $215,757 |
| Sacramento | CA | 2 | $86,438 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Economist | 6 |
| Senior Data Scientist | 3 |
| Healthcare Economic Analyst | 3 |
| Director | 3 |
| Strategy and Business Development Sr Manager | 2 |
| Sr. Editor, Economics/Research Analyst | 2 |
| North American Biogas Commercial Manager | 2 |
| Managing Editor, Economics and Geopolitics | 2 |
| Managing Director, Digital Finance | 2 |
| Energy Research Associate | 2 |
| Economist, Macro Consulting | 2 |
| Director, Global Water Resources | 2 |
| Director of Carbon Removal | 2 |
| Associate Economist | 2 |
| Senior Director, Programs & Strategy | 2 |
| Vice President, Research | 1 |
| Techno-economic Analyst | 1 |
| Team Head, Corporate Credit Risk | 1 |
| Sr. Vice President Healthcare Economics | 1 |
| Senior Research Analyst | 1 |
| Senior Economist, Natural Resource and Environmental | 1 |
| Senior Economist, Blockchain | 1 |
| Senior Economist [00097226] | 1 |
| Senior Economist | 1 |
| Senior Director, Industry and Financial Analysis | 1 |
| Senior Consultant | 1 |
| Senior Associate | 1 |
| Senior Associate | 1 |
| Senior Analyst | 1 |
| Research Associate | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Economists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 16 | 100.0% | $154,500 | |
| FY2021 | 13 | 92.3% | $125,087 | |
| FY2022 | 13 | 84.6% | $142,563 | |
| FY2023 | 10 | 100.0% | $125,000 | |
| FY2024 | 16 | 81.3% | $132,000 | |
| FY2025 | 12 | 91.7% | $136,488 | |
| FY2026 | 5 | 80.0% | $190,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Economists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 85 Labor Condition Application filings for Economists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.6% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Economists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Economists on the E-3 visa is $143,708, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Economists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Economists are: The Brattle Group (7 filings), Intrigue Media (4 filings), Nationsbenefits (4 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa economists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Economists are based in: CA (18 filings), DC (11 filings), NY (11 filings).
Can Australians work as economists 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. Economists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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