SOC code 17-2112
There have been 25 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 84% certified. The median annualized wage is $171,388. The top sponsor is Google, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
13 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 85.7% | $230,000 | CA | San Francisco | |
| Culture Amp | 3 | 33.3% | $209,000 | NY | New York |
| San Jose State University Research Foundation | 3 | 66.7% | $143,247 | CA | Mountain View |
| Servicenow | 2 | 100.0% | $92,435 | GA | Atlanta |
| The Capital Markets Company | 2 | 100.0% | $86,050 | NY | Brooklyn |
| Appen Butler Hill | 1 | 100.0% | $111,613 | WA | Kirkland |
| Apple | 1 | 100.0% | $255,000 | CA | Cupertino |
| Delta Air Lines | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | GA | Atlanta |
| Meta | 1 | 100.0% | $222,000 | WA | Redmond |
| Nike | 1 | 100.0% | $155,000 | OR | Beaverton |
| Red Hat | 1 | 100.0% | $83,741 | NY | New York |
| Visa U S A | 1 | 100.0% | $134,600 | CA | San Francisco |
| Wingsure | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | NY | New York |
Top states
Where Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 (40%) | $181,000 |
| NY | 9 (36%) | $140,000 |
| GA | 3 (12%) | $97,032 |
| WA | 2 (8%) | $166,807 |
| OR | 1 (4%) | $155,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 7 | $140,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 5 | $182,000 |
| Atlanta | GA | 3 | $97,032 |
| Mountain View | CA | 3 | $143,247 |
| 345 Spear Street | CA | 1 | $242,000 |
| Beaverton | OR | 1 | $155,000 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 1 | $86,050 |
| Cupertino | CA | 1 | $255,000 |
| Kirkland | WA | 1 | $111,613 |
| Redmond | WA | 1 | $222,000 |
| Roslyn | NY | 1 | $230,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| UX Researcher | 3 |
| Staff Product Designer | 2 |
| Senior Research Associate | 2 |
| Lead Product Manager | 2 |
| Consultant | 2 |
| UX Research Scientist | 1 |
| UX Program Manager | 1 |
| Sr. User Experience Manager | 1 |
| Senior Product Manager | 1 |
| Senior Manager (Multimodal Strategy), AI Specialists | 1 |
| Research Scientist 1615.74231 | 1 |
| Research Scientist | 1 |
| Research Associate | 1 |
| Manager, UX Research | 1 |
| Manager Flight Ops (Safety) Fatigue Risk Management | 1 |
| Lead Performance Services, Innovation | 1 |
| Lead Design Engineer | 1 |
| Human Interface Designer | 1 |
| ASSOCIATE UXD DEVELOPER | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 2 | 100.0% | $111,613 | |
| FY2021 | 4 | 100.0% | $131,016 | |
| FY2022 | 4 | 100.0% | $180,000 | |
| FY2023 | 2 | 100.0% | $220,000 | |
| FY2024 | 5 | 60.0% | $166,086 | |
| FY2025 | 7 | 85.7% | $209,000 | |
| FY2026 | 1 | 0.0% | $182,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 25 Labor Condition Application filings for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 84% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists on the E-3 visa is $171,388, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists are: Google (7 filings), Culture Amp (3 filings), San Jose State University Research Foundation (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa human factors engineers and ergonomists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists are based in: CA (10 filings), NY (9 filings), GA (3 filings).
Can Australians work as human factors engineers and ergonomists 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. Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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