SOC code 19-2042
There have been 133 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 91.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $147,888. The top sponsor is Northern Star (Pogo), with most positions based in TX.
All sponsoring employers
41 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Gold Mines | 13 | 92.3% | $120,000 | NV |
| Northern Star (Pogo) | 13 | 100.0% | $85,842 | AK |
| Anglogold Ashanti North America | 9 | 88.9% | $195,344 | NV |
| Newmont International Services | 8 | 100.0% | $177,868 | CO |
| Chevron | 7 | 85.7% | $201,260 | TX |
| Newcrest Resources | 7 | 85.7% | $208,019 | CO |
| Sprott Asset Management USA | 5 | 100.0% | $200,000 | CA |
| Barrick Gold Of North America | 4 | 75.0% | $132,200 | NV |
| Broken Hill Proprietary (USA) | 4 | 75.0% | $84,697 | TX |
| Durrand Technology Consulting | 4 | 100.0% | $114,400 | TX |
| Geosyntec Consultants | 4 | 75.0% | $72,405 | GA |
| Schlumberger Technology | 4 | 100.0% | $176,405 | TX |
| A1 Lithium | 3 | 100.0% | $165,000 | NV |
| Downunder Geosolutions America | 3 | 100.0% | $165,000 | TX |
| Kryptonite | 3 | 100.0% | $101,899 | NV |
| Nanoseis | 3 | 66.7% | $132,747 | CO |
| Pure Lithium | 3 | 100.0% | $416,000 | MA |
| Shell Exploration And Production Company | 3 | 100.0% | $280,000 | TX |
| Bhp Minerals Service Company | 2 | 100.0% | $117,636 | AZ |
| District Metals | 2 | 50.0% | $125,000 | AK |
| Gb Geotechnics US | 2 | 100.0% | $105,000 | CA |
| Landmark Graphics | 2 | 100.0% | $279,140 | TX |
| Murphy Exploration Production Company USA | 2 | 100.0% | $215,821 | TX |
| Oil Search (Alaska) | 2 | 100.0% | $149,864 | AK |
| Pilot Gold (USA) | 2 | 50.0% | $94,000 | NV |
| Texas A M University | 2 | 50.0% | $54,782 | TX |
| Tgs-Nopec Geophysical Company | 2 | 100.0% | $146,493 | TX |
| The Arkenstone | 2 | 100.0% | $175,000 | TX |
| American Museum Of Natural History | 1 | 100.0% | $67,000 | NY |
| Buxton Resources Arizona | 1 | 100.0% | $77,500 | AZ |
| Coeur Mining | 1 | 100.0% | $210,000 | SD |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 1 | 100.0% | $142,800 | CA |
| Moey | 1 | 100.0% | $62,400 | NY |
| Ormat Nevada | 1 | 100.0% | $103,000 | NV |
| Round Mountain Gold | 1 | 100.0% | $121,000 | NV |
| Sprott Global Resource Investments | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | CA |
| Sprott Global Resources Investment | 1 | 100.0% | $180,000 | CA |
| Teck Alaska | 1 | 100.0% | $117,960 | AK |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | 1 | 100.0% | $88,400 | TX |
| Tintic Consolidated Metals | 1 | 100.0% | $165,000 | UT |
| Veracio | 1 | 100.0% | $130,000 | UT |
Top states
Where Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| TX | 35 (26.3%) |
| NV | 34 (25.6%) |
| CO | 21 (15.8%) |
| AK | 18 (13.5%) |
| CA | 9 (6.8%) |
| GA | 4 (3%) |
| AZ | 4 (3%) |
| UT | 2 (1.5%) |
| NY | 2 (1.5%) |
| MA | 2 (1.5%) |
| SD | 1 (0.8%) |
| IL | 1 (0.8%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Economic Geologist | 7 |
| Chief Geologist | 5 |
| Senior Geologist | 4 |
| Geosteering Specialist | 4 |
| Project Mine Geologist | 3 |
| Principal Geophysicist | 3 |
| MICROSEISMIC TECHNICAL DIRECTOR | 3 |
| Head of Exploration | 3 |
| Geologist II | 3 |
| Exploration Manager | 3 |
| Technical Assurance Geophysicist | 2 |
| Superintendent, Geology | 2 |
| Senior Manager: Exploration | 2 |
| Senior Geoscientist | 2 |
| Senior Development Geologist | 2 |
| Regional Resource Modeling Lead | 2 |
| Regional Exploration Adviser | 2 |
| Principal Study | 2 |
| Principal Structural Geologist | 2 |
| Principal Geoscientist - Americas | 2 |
| Principal Geoscientist | 2 |
| PROJECT MINE GEOLOGIST | 2 |
| Manager: Exploration North America | 2 |
| Manager Regional Exploration North America | 2 |
| Geologist | 2 |
| Distinguished Scientist | 2 |
| Data Science Geologist | 2 |
| Chief Scientific Officer | 2 |
| Chief Geophysicist | 2 |
| Underground Geotechnical Engineer | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 16 | 93.8% | $132,747 | |
| FY2021 | 37 | 86.5% | $133,162 | |
| FY2022 | 18 | 83.3% | $165,000 | |
| FY2023 | 15 | 100.0% | $160,909 | |
| FY2024 | 20 | 100.0% | $141,397 | |
| FY2025 | 16 | 93.8% | $146,000 | |
| FY2026 | 11 | 90.9% | $156,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 133 Labor Condition Application filings for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 91.7% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers on the E-3 visa is $147,888, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers are: Nevada Gold Mines (13 filings), Northern Star (Pogo) (13 filings), Anglogold Ashanti North America (9 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers are based in: TX (35 filings), NV (34 filings), CO (21 filings).
Can Australians work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers 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. Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
