SOC code 17-2071
There have been 450 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Electrical Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.9% certified. The median annualized wage is $140,652. The top sponsor is Tesla, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
172 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Electrical Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 57 | 98.2% | $144,753 | CA | Fremont |
| Apple | 12 | 100.0% | $153,693 | CA | Cupertino |
| Bechtel | 12 | 100.0% | $132,831 | TX | Houston |
| General Motors Company | 12 | 100.0% | $116,731 | MI | Warren |
| Omega Technical Services | 12 | 100.0% | $176,800 | TX | Houston |
| 8 | 87.5% | $185,500 | VA | Reston | |
| Mipac | 8 | 62.5% | $155,000 | AZ | Tucson |
| Stantec Consulting Services | 7 | 85.7% | $102,003 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Zipline International | 7 | 85.7% | $200,000 | CA | South San Francisco |
| Comcast Cable Communications | 6 | 100.0% | $122,284 | AZ | Mesa |
| Magnix USA | 6 | 100.0% | $110,000 | WA | Everett |
| Black Veatch | 5 | 80.0% | $99,570 | KS | Overland Park |
| Delart Technology Services | 5 | 100.0% | $125,000 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Ford Motor Company | 5 | 100.0% | $115,211 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Nes Global | 5 | 100.0% | $199,000 | MO | Sabine Pass |
| Telecom Technology Services | 5 | 100.0% | $95,400 | IL | Downers Grove |
| Wsp USA | 5 | 100.0% | $140,406 | NY | New York |
| Amaya Tech | 4 | 75.0% | $145,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Driv Automotive | 4 | 100.0% | $95,968 | OH | Kettering |
| Epiroc Drilling Solutions | 4 | 100.0% | $86,122 | TX | Garland |
| Ge Medical Systems | 4 | 75.0% | $116,005 | WI | Waukesha |
| Hps Tech California | 4 | 100.0% | $119,025 | CA | Turlock |
| Itron | 4 | 100.0% | $140,988 | WA | Liberty Lake |
| Kiewit Engineering Group | 4 | 100.0% | $167,927 | TX | Houston |
| Lyte AI | 4 | 75.0% | $195,000 | CA | Brooklyn |
| Onestep Power Solutions | 4 | 100.0% | $124,800 | TX | Houston |
| Outrider Technologies | 4 | 75.0% | $85,000 | CO | Golden |
| Tanklogix | 4 | 100.0% | $176,500 | TX | Frisco |
| Aes Clean Energy Services | 3 | 100.0% | $147,000 | HI | Wailuku |
| Amazon | 3 | 66.7% | $230,000 | CA | Santa Clara |
| Asml US | 3 | 100.0% | $170,626 | CA | San Diego |
| Banlaw North America | 3 | 100.0% | $89,500 | UT | Salt Lake City |
| Brunel Energy | 3 | 100.0% | $200,000 | TX | Houston |
| Cb I | 3 | 33.3% | $178,070 | TX | Houston |
| Egpro | 3 | 66.7% | $80,000 | NY | Hewlett |
| Global Technology Associates | 3 | 66.7% | $106,900 | CO | Fort Washington |
| Heshu Nutrition USA | 3 | 33.3% | $80,000 | NJ | Leonia |
| Integrated Project Management Services | 3 | 100.0% | $115,248 | TX | Houston |
| Jefferson Science Associates | 3 | 100.0% | $117,452 | VA | Newport News |
| Kentech Technical Services | 3 | 100.0% | $192,234 | TX | Houston |
| Kla | 3 | 100.0% | $213,675 | CA | Milpitas |
| Lam Research | 3 | 66.7% | $120,659 | CA | Fremont |
| Mckinstry Essention | 3 | 66.7% | $140,000 | WA | Seattle |
| Pacific Light Hologram | 3 | 66.7% | $120,000 | CA | South Pasadena |
| Pjm Interconnection | 3 | 100.0% | $131,899 | PA | Audubon |
| Schmidt Ocean Institute | 3 | 100.0% | $173,056 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Wunderlich-Malec Engineering | 3 | 100.0% | $125,653 | NC | Aurora |
| Yazaki North America | 3 | 100.0% | $138,160 | OH | Columbus |
| Abb | 2 | 100.0% | $128,899 | TX | Houston |
| Amdocs | 2 | 100.0% | $117,250 | VA | Herndon |
Top states
Where Electrical Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 147 (37%) | $150,942 |
| TX | 86 (21.7%) | $145,600 |
| MI | 20 (5%) | $111,160 |
| WA | 20 (5%) | $135,000 |
| VA | 19 (4.8%) | $125,008 |
| NY | 17 (4.3%) | $115,000 |
| MA | 14 (3.5%) | $125,290 |
| AZ | 13 (3.3%) | $134,500 |
| OH | 11 (2.8%) | $132,912 |
| CO | 9 (2.3%) | $104,874 |
| NC | 9 (2.3%) | $125,653 |
| NJ | 9 (2.3%) | $125,000 |
| NV | 9 (2.3%) | $110,000 |
| PA | 7 (1.8%) | $130,000 |
| WI | 7 (1.8%) | $117,900 |
Top cities
Cities where Electrical Engineers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | TX | 43 | $175,000 |
| Fremont | CA | 32 | $140,500 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 28 | $159,438 |
| San Francisco | CA | 12 | $147,500 |
| Austin | TX | 11 | $139,050 |
| Warren | MI | 10 | $116,731 |
| New York | NY | 9 | $150,000 |
| Tucson | AZ | 9 | $147,500 |
| Cupertino | CA | 7 | $153,385 |
| Reston | VA | 7 | $171,000 |
| Sabine Pass | TX | 7 | $197,600 |
| South San Francisco | CA | 7 | $200,000 |
| Seattle | WA | 6 | $145,000 |
| Mountain View | CA | 5 | $170,000 |
| Overland Park | KS | 5 | $99,570 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | 34 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | 14 |
| SENIOR MANUFACTURING CONTROLS ENGINEER | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL ENGINEER | 8 |
| Research Scientist | 6 |
| Project Engineer | 5 |
| Service Controls Engineer/Manager | 4 |
| Senior Signal Processing Engineer | 4 |
| Senior Engineer | 4 |
| RF Engineer | 4 |
| Principal Electrical Engineer | 4 |
| High Voltage Commissioning Engineer | 4 |
| Engineering Group Manager | 4 |
| Electrical Design Engineer | 4 |
| Wireless Systems Engineer | 3 |
| Staff Electrical Engineer | 3 |
| Sr. Product Solutions Architect, Electric Utility | 3 |
| Signal Integrity Engineer - Electrical | 3 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Controls | 3 |
| STAFF TEST ENGINEER | 3 |
| Production Services Engineer | 3 |
| Major Project Manager | 3 |
| MANAGER, ELECTRONIC DESIGN ENGINEERING | 3 |
| Lead Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Engi | 3 |
| High Voltage Commissioning Engineer | 3 |
| Engineer 6, Technical Research & Development | 3 |
| Electrical Site Supervisor and Technical Trainer | 3 |
| Electrical Engineer 4 | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER | 3 |
| Design Release Engineer | 3 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Electrical Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 84 | 92.9% | $122,302 | |
| FY2021 | 69 | 89.9% | $124,000 | |
| FY2022 | 67 | 95.5% | $133,037 | |
| FY2023 | 58 | 84.5% | $146,263 | |
| FY2024 | 57 | 98.2% | $140,000 | |
| FY2025 | 69 | 87.0% | $163,961 | |
| FY2026 | 46 | 87.0% | $155,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Electrical Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 450 Labor Condition Application filings for Electrical Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.9% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Electrical Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Electrical Engineers on the E-3 visa is $140,652, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Electrical Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Electrical Engineers are: Tesla (57 filings), Apple (12 filings), Bechtel (12 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa electrical engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Electrical Engineers are based in: CA (147 filings), TX (86 filings), MI (20 filings).
Can Australians work as electrical 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. Electrical Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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