SOC code 17-1012
There have been 56 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Landscape Architects on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 80.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $81,651. The top sponsor is James Corner Field Operations, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
27 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Landscape Architects. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Corner Field Operations | 5 | 100.0% | $112,000 | NY |
| Design Workshop | 4 | 100.0% | $76,000 | CO |
| Hassell Design | 4 | 25.0% | $90,000 | NY |
| Malones Landscape Contracting | 4 | 75.0% | $84,999 | CA |
| Proper Golf | 3 | 66.7% | $98,000 | NJ |
| Relm | 3 | 100.0% | $80,000 | CA |
| Rios | 3 | 66.7% | $78,998 | CA |
| The Office Of James Burnett | 3 | 100.0% | $78,146 | MA |
| Eptdesign | 2 | 100.0% | $95,080 | CA |
| Field Operations | 2 | 100.0% | $205,000 | NY |
| House Mountain Ranch | 2 | 50.0% | $78,000 | AZ |
| Local Office Landscape And Urban Design | 2 | 100.0% | $79,213 | NY |
| Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects P C | 2 | 100.0% | $84,844 | NY |
| Mla Green | 2 | 100.0% | $89,334 | CA |
| Studio Zewde | 2 | 100.0% | $93,500 | NY |
| Surface 678 Pa | 2 | 100.0% | $61,000 | NC |
| Blue Dahlia Landscapes | 1 | 0.0% | $55,411 | NY |
| Geen Deeds USA | 1 | 100.0% | $65,000 | CA |
| Green Deeds USA | 1 | 0.0% | $78,000 | CA |
| Harrison Green | 1 | 100.0% | $68,000 | NY |
| Kitchen Door Landscaping | 1 | 0.0% | $80,000 | WA |
| Oehme Vansweden And Associates | 1 | 100.0% | $94,605 | DC |
| Rios Clemente Hail Studios | 1 | 100.0% | $78,000 | CA |
| Swa Group | 1 | 100.0% | $65,000 | CA |
| Timmons Group | 1 | 0.0% | $59,467 | NC |
| Webby Landscaping Masonry | 1 | 100.0% | $54,080 | MT |
| Withersravenel | 1 | 100.0% | $100,360 | NC |
Top states
Where Landscape Architects E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| NY | 18 (32.1%) |
| CA | 18 (32.1%) |
| NC | 4 (7.1%) |
| CO | 4 (7.1%) |
| NJ | 3 (5.4%) |
| MA | 3 (5.4%) |
| WA | 2 (3.6%) |
| AZ | 2 (3.6%) |
| MT | 1 (1.8%) |
| DC | 1 (1.8%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Landscape Designer | 18 |
| Landscape Architect | 7 |
| Landscape Design/Sales | 4 |
| Associate | 4 |
| Senior Landscape Designer | 3 |
| Designer | 3 |
| Senior Design Associate | 2 |
| Associate Landscape Architect | 2 |
| Urban Designer | 1 |
| Senior Associate | 1 |
| Project Designer | 1 |
| Landscape Installation Specialist | 1 |
| Landscape Architectural and Urban Designer | 1 |
| Landscape Architectural & Urban Designer | 1 |
| Landscape Architect Project Manager | 1 |
| Landscape Architect Associate | 1 |
| Landscape Architect | 1 |
| LANDSCAPE DESIGNER | 1 |
| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT | 1 |
| Design Associate | 1 |
| ASSOCIATE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Landscape Architects. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 11 | 81.8% | $77,168 | |
| FY2021 | 5 | 80.0% | $60,008 | |
| FY2022 | 10 | 80.0% | $90,000 | |
| FY2023 | 8 | 75.0% | $80,000 | |
| FY2024 | 9 | 100.0% | $85,779 | |
| FY2025 | 7 | 71.4% | $84,999 | |
| FY2026 | 6 | 66.7% | $93,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Landscape Architects have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 56 Labor Condition Application filings for Landscape Architects on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 80.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Landscape Architects on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Landscape Architects on the E-3 visa is $81,651, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Landscape Architects on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Landscape Architects are: James Corner Field Operations (5 filings), Design Workshop (4 filings), Hassell Design (4 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa landscape architects based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Landscape Architects are based in: NY (18 filings), CA (18 filings), NC (4 filings).
Can Australians work as landscape architects 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. Landscape Architects is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.

















