SOC code 19-1032
There have been 3 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Foresters on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 66.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $97,200. The top sponsor is New Forests, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
2 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Foresters. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Foresters E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 2 (66.7%) |
| NH | 1 (33.3%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Forester (Associate Director, Operations U.S.) | 1 |
| Forest Information Systems Specialist | 1 |
| FORESTER (MANAGER, OPERATIONS) | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Foresters. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 1 | 100.0% | $106,000 | |
| FY2021 | 1 | 100.0% | $107,099 | |
| FY2024 | 1 | 0.0% | $78,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foresters have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 3 Labor Condition Application filings for Foresters on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 66.7% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Foresters on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Foresters on the E-3 visa is $97,200, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Foresters on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Foresters are: New Forests (2 filings), Wagner Forest Management (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa foresters based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Foresters are based in: CA (2 filings), NH (1 filings).
Can Australians work as foresters 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. Foresters is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.

















