SOC code 19-4041
There have been 9 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Geological and Petroleum Technicians on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 66.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $80,211. The top sponsor is Schlumberger Technology, with most positions based in LA.
All sponsoring employers
2 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Geological and Petroleum Technicians. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Geological and Petroleum Technicians E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 4 (44.4%) | $68,000 |
| CA | 2 (22.2%) | $80,000 |
| TX | 2 (22.2%) | $69,912 |
| OK | 1 (11.1%) | $54,787 |
Top cities
Cities where Geological and Petroleum Technicians E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | CA | 2 | $80,000 |
| Larose | LA | 2 | $67,000 |
| Maurice | LA | 2 | $84,422 |
| Midland | TX | 2 | $69,912 |
| Oklahoma City | OK | 1 | $54,787 |
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 |
|---|---|
| FIELD ENGINEER | 3 |
| Wireline Field Engineer | 2 |
| Field Engineer | 2 |
| Field Engineer | 2 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Geological and Petroleum Technicians. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 6 | 66.7% | $69,000 | |
| FY2021 | 1 | 100.0% | $85,000 | |
| FY2022 | 1 | 100.0% | $67,000 | |
| FY2023 | 1 | 0.0% | $99,843 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Geological and Petroleum Technicians have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 9 Labor Condition Application filings for Geological and Petroleum Technicians 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 Geological and Petroleum Technicians on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Geological and Petroleum Technicians on the E-3 visa is $80,211, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Geological and Petroleum Technicians on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Geological and Petroleum Technicians are: Schlumberger Technology (8 filings), Smith International (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa geological and petroleum technicians based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Geological and Petroleum Technicians are based in: LA (4 filings), CA (2 filings), TX (2 filings).
Can Australians work as geological and petroleum technicians 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. Geological and Petroleum Technicians is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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