SOC code 17-2131
There have been 82 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Materials Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 86.6% certified. The median annualized wage is $114,532. The top sponsor is Rio Tinto Services, with most positions based in UT.
All sponsoring employers
40 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Materials Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Services | 8 | 100.0% | $109,055 | UT |
| Nevada Gold Mines | 6 | 83.3% | $120,350 | NV |
| Northern Star (Pogo) | 6 | 100.0% | $90,928 | AK |
| Intel | 4 | 100.0% | $118,061 | OR |
| Tmx Global North America | 4 | 100.0% | $94,500 | OH |
| Kennecott Utah Copper | 3 | 66.7% | $173,178 | UT |
| Kisuma Americas | 3 | 66.7% | $150,000 | TX |
| Multimetco | 3 | 100.0% | $98,634 | AL |
| Newmont International Services | 3 | 100.0% | $188,836 | CO |
| Constellium Muscle Shoals | 2 | 100.0% | $136,975 | AL |
| Irisndt | 2 | 100.0% | $63,981 | ND |
| James Hardie Building Products | 2 | 100.0% | $84,268 | TX |
| Lintec Of America | 2 | 100.0% | $111,063 | TX |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | 2 | 100.0% | $63,050 | MA |
| Membrane Development Specialists Americas | 2 | 100.0% | $110,382 | CA |
| Nike | 2 | 100.0% | $154,786 | OR |
| Nwea | 2 | 50.0% | $71,178 | CA |
| Ping | 2 | 50.0% | $71,594 | AZ |
| Robbjack | 2 | 0.0% | $123,885 | CA |
| Smithbridge Guam | 2 | 100.0% | $127,500 | GU |
| Albemarle | 1 | 100.0% | $200,000 | NC |
| Apple | 1 | 100.0% | $139,350 | CA |
| Arizona Minerals | 1 | 0.0% | $158,208 | AZ |
| Charlotte Pipe And Foundry Company | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | NC |
| Climax Molybdenum Company | 1 | 100.0% | $125,000 | CO |
| Corning Research Development | 1 | 100.0% | $105,000 | NY |
| Freeport Minerals | 1 | 100.0% | $164,800 | AZ |
| High Temperature Superconductors | 1 | 0.0% | $130,000 | CA |
| Kepler Computing | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | CA |
| Micron Technology | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | ID |
| Mineral Technologies | 1 | 0.0% | $100,110 | FL |
| Mm Metals USA | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | PA |
| Nextec Applications | 1 | 100.0% | $104,500 | SC |
| Pinto Valley Mining | 1 | 100.0% | $145,000 | AZ |
| Primero USA | 1 | 100.0% | $230,000 | TX |
| Ramaco Development | 1 | 100.0% | $275,000 | KY |
| Rigetti | 1 | 100.0% | $180,000 | CA |
| Sedgman USA | 1 | 100.0% | $159,058 | NV |
| Seduli Sutter Operations | 1 | 100.0% | $200,000 | CA |
| Von Ardenne North America | 1 | 0.0% | $124,900 | CO |
Top states
Where Materials Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| UT | 11 (14.3%) |
| CA | 10 (13%) |
| TX | 8 (10.4%) |
| NV | 7 (9.1%) |
| OR | 6 (7.8%) |
| AK | 6 (7.8%) |
| CO | 5 (6.5%) |
| AZ | 5 (6.5%) |
| AL | 5 (6.5%) |
| OH | 4 (5.2%) |
| MA | 3 (3.9%) |
| ND | 2 (2.6%) |
| NC | 2 (2.6%) |
| GU | 2 (2.6%) |
| SC | 1 (1.3%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Process Engineer | 6 |
| Senior Metallurgist | 4 |
| Process Metallurgist | 4 |
| Process and Engineering Technology Lead, Americas | 3 |
| Manager Metallurgy - KBGFJG161197-4 | 3 |
| Director, Processing | 3 |
| Technical Manager | 2 |
| Superintendent, Process Operations | 2 |
| Staff Test Engineer | 2 |
| Project Metallurgist | 2 |
| Product development engineer | 2 |
| Product Development Engineer | 2 |
| Plant Metallurgist | 2 |
| PVD Senior Research Engineer | 2 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 2 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 2 |
| Materials Engineering Manager- Concrete Division | 2 |
| Materials Engineer | 2 |
| Study Lead - Processing (20311.6.3/mz) | 1 |
| Sr. Metallurgist | 1 |
| Sr. Manager Geotechnical Governance | 1 |
| Senior Vice President of Critical Minerals Processing | 1 |
| Senior Process Engineer - Sputter | 1 |
| Senior Process Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Materials Developer | 1 |
| Senior Knit Programmer | 1 |
| Senior Cryogenics Engineer | 1 |
| Research Scientist | 1 |
| Research Engineer - Optics | 1 |
| R & D MANAGER | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Materials Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 12 | 83.3% | $100,000 | |
| FY2021 | 13 | 84.6% | $104,500 | |
| FY2022 | 12 | 91.7% | $115,291 | |
| FY2023 | 10 | 90.0% | $108,950 | |
| FY2024 | 17 | 88.2% | $121,784 | |
| FY2025 | 10 | 80.0% | $125,600 | |
| FY2026 | 8 | 87.5% | $125,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Materials Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 82 Labor Condition Application filings for Materials Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 86.6% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Materials Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Materials Engineers on the E-3 visa is $114,532, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Materials Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Materials Engineers are: Rio Tinto Services (8 filings), Nevada Gold Mines (6 filings), Northern Star (Pogo) (6 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa materials engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Materials Engineers are based in: UT (11 filings), CA (10 filings), TX (8 filings).
Can Australians work as materials engineers 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. Materials Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
