SOC code 19-4043
There have been 8 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 87.5% certified. The median annualized wage is $79,142. The top sponsor is Schlumberger Technology, with most positions based in TX.
All sponsoring employers
2 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 3 (37.5%) | $72,000 |
| AK | 2 (25%) | $69,610 |
| LA | 2 (25%) | $81,990 |
| CA | 1 (12.5%) | $78,520 |
Top cities
Cities where Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | TX | 2 | $72,000 |
| Larose | LA | 2 | $81,990 |
| Prudhoe Bay | AK | 2 | $69,610 |
| Bakersfield | CA | 1 | $78,520 |
| Pleasanton | TX | 1 | $90,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| WL Performance Live Engineer | 2 |
| Wireline Professional Field Engineer | 1 |
| Wireline Field Engineer | 1 |
| WS Field Engineer - WIS | 1 |
| WL Field Engineer | 1 |
| Field Operations Engineer | 1 |
| Engineer | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 3 | 66.7% | $90,000 | |
| FY2024 | 2 | 100.0% | $72,000 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | 100.0% | $76,050 | |
| FY2026 | 1 | 100.0% | $78,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 8 Labor Condition Application filings for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 87.5% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians on the E-3 visa is $79,142, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians are: Schlumberger Technology (7 filings), Rev Energy Services (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians are based in: TX (3 filings), AK (2 filings), LA (2 filings).
Can Australians work as geological technicians, except hydrologic 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 Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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