E-3 visa data for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators: Sponsors, Wages & Trends

SOC code 27-1013

There have been 21 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 76.2% certified. The median annualized wage is $72,280. The top sponsor is Uap Production, with most positions based in NY.

Total filings

Certified

76.2% certification rate

Median wage

$72,280

Annualized; outliers excluded

Top employer

Uap Production

Top state

All sponsoring employers

7 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators. Search or sort below.

7 employers

Employer	Filings	Cert rate	Median wage	Top state	Top city
Uap Production	10	60.0%	$37,440	NY	Rock Tavern
Evergreene Architectural Arts	4	75.0%	$62,400	NY	Brooklyn
Kayafas Artistry	3	100.0%	$95,680	NY	Brooklyn
Hannah Levy Studio	1	100.0%	$52,000	NY	Bronx
Jen Lewin Studio	1	100.0%	$63,000	NY	Brooklyn
Oliver Street Gold House	1	100.0%	$103,000	NY	Brookyln
Welder Underground	1	100.0%	$83,200	NY	Brooklyn

Top states

Where Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators E-3 jobs are concentrated.

State	Filings	Median wage
NY	21 (100%)	$62,400

Top cities

Cities where Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators E-3 jobs are filed.

City	State	Filings	Median wage
Rock Tavern	NY	10	$37,440
Brooklyn	NY	9	$71,760
Bronx	NY	1	$52,000
Brookyln	NY	1	$103,000

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
Lead Bronze Finishing Artisan	8
Studio Artist	4
Sculpture Specialist	3
Teaching Artist/Program Coordinator	1
Lead Bronze Finishing Artisan	1
LEAD FABRICATOR & STUDIO ASSISTANT	1
Finisher, Expert	1
Creative Associate	1
Artist	1

Filings by fiscal year

Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.

FY	Filings	Cert rate	Median wage
FY2020	8	50.0%	$37,440
FY2021	3	100.0%	$71,760
FY2022	4	75.0%	$62,400
FY2023	2	100.0%	$95,680
FY2024	1	100.0%	$83,200
FY2025	3	100.0%	$83,200

Frequently asked questions

How many Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?

There have been 21 Labor Condition Application filings for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 76.2% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.

What is the median wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators on the E-3 visa?

The median annualized wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators on the E-3 visa is $72,280, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.

Which employers sponsor the most Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators on the E-3 visa?

The top E-3 visa sponsors of Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators are: Uap Production (10 filings), Evergreene Architectural Arts (4 filings), Kayafas Artistry (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.

Where are E-3 visa fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators based in the US?

Most E-3 visa filings for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators are based in: NY (21 filings).

Can Australians work as fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators 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. Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.