SOC code 17-2141
There have been 673 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Mechanical Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90% certified. The median annualized wage is $123,431. The top sponsor is Tesla, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
265 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Mechanical Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 61 | 95.1% | $139,227 | CA | Fremont |
| Rivian Automotive | 39 | 74.4% | $196,700 | CA | Irvine |
| General Motors Company | 23 | 100.0% | $87,984 | MI | Milford |
| Apple | 13 | 76.9% | $188,000 | CA | Cupertino |
| Bechtel | 12 | 91.7% | $135,780 | PA | Monaca |
| Waymo | 11 | 100.0% | $195,000 | CA | Mountain View |
| Nevada Gold Mines | 10 | 100.0% | $96,450 | NV | Crescent Valley |
| Planet Innovation | 10 | 100.0% | $126,415 | CA | Carlsbad |
| 8 | 100.0% | $174,500 | CA | Mountain View | |
| Joby Aero | 8 | 87.5% | $202,500 | CA | Santa Cruz |
| Conveyor Dynamics | 7 | 85.7% | $124,000 | WA | Bellingham |
| Meta | 7 | 100.0% | $213,898 | CA | San Francisco |
| Amb Consulting Group | 6 | 100.0% | $90,480 | AL | Vance |
| Baker Hughes Company | 6 | 100.0% | $130,853 | TX | Houston |
| Invetech | 6 | 100.0% | $116,846 | CA | San Diego |
| Magnix USA | 6 | 100.0% | $112,500 | WA | Everett |
| Wood Group USA | 6 | 100.0% | $134,348 | TX | Houston |
| Aero Specialties | 5 | 100.0% | $165,000 | ID | Boise |
| Blacktail R | 5 | 80.0% | $104,000 | MT | Columbia Falls |
| Caterpillar | 5 | 100.0% | $123,427 | CA | San Diego |
| Kla | 5 | 100.0% | $88,005 | OR | Hillsboro |
| Mineral Technologies | 5 | 100.0% | $83,000 | FL | St. Augustine |
| Mott Macdonald Group | 5 | 100.0% | $195,000 | WA | Seattle |
| Veenus Infotechs | 5 | 100.0% | $86,320 | OH | Columbus |
| Yazaki North America | 5 | 100.0% | $116,266 | MI | Canton |
| Ascent Vision Technologies | 4 | 75.0% | $92,124 | MT | Belgrade |
| Corporate Employment Resources | 4 | 75.0% | $112,018 | MI | Dearborn |
| Eight Sleep | 4 | 75.0% | $245,000 | NY | New York |
| Lucid USA | 4 | 100.0% | $130,000 | AZ | Casa Grande |
| M H Enterprises | 4 | 100.0% | $128,403 | TX | Spring |
| Mazzetti | 4 | 75.0% | $110,000 | TN | Franklin |
| Mestek | 4 | 100.0% | $99,450 | MA | Westfield |
| Nextdecade Lng | 4 | 100.0% | $160,000 | TX | Port Isabel |
| Penske Racing | 4 | 75.0% | $190,000 | NC | Mooresville |
| Zoox | 4 | 100.0% | $155,126 | CA | Foster City |
| Aquahydrex | 3 | 100.0% | $88,582 | CO | Louisville |
| Cellink | 3 | 100.0% | $139,036 | CA | San Carlos |
| Cheniere Energy | 3 | 100.0% | $144,000 | LA | Cameron |
| Czv | 3 | 100.0% | $191,575 | CA | Torrance |
| Deep Sky USA | 3 | 66.7% | $125,000 | CA | Glassell Park |
| Gas Chromatography Systems Maxum | 3 | 100.0% | $121,514 | TX | Houston |
| Halliburton Energy Services | 3 | 66.7% | $143,916 | TX | Conroe |
| Infinity Contracting Services | 3 | 100.0% | $150,000 | NY | College Point |
| Jarmel Kizel Architects And Engineers | 3 | 100.0% | $81,600 | NJ | Livingston |
| Kiewit Energy Group | 3 | 100.0% | $215,471 | TX | Houston |
| Marathon Targets | 3 | 100.0% | $87,714 | AL | Huntsville |
| Outerspace Design Group | 3 | 66.7% | $85,000 | CA | San Diego |
| Pa Consulting Group | 3 | 100.0% | $125,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Plantd | 3 | 33.3% | $64,688 | NC | Oxford |
| Quality Mechanical Repair | 3 | 100.0% | $195,274 | NV | Golconda |
Top states
Where Mechanical Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 259 (44.2%) | $150,000 |
| TX | 78 (13.3%) | $138,390 |
| MI | 70 (11.9%) | $96,918 |
| WA | 33 (5.6%) | $124,000 |
| NY | 27 (4.6%) | $123,092 |
| NV | 21 (3.6%) | $102,606 |
| FL | 14 (2.4%) | $85,000 |
| OH | 14 (2.4%) | $107,058 |
| MA | 12 (2%) | $99,450 |
| NC | 12 (2%) | $109,408 |
| LA | 10 (1.7%) | $132,500 |
| AL | 9 (1.5%) | $90,480 |
| IN | 9 (1.5%) | $75,000 |
| MT | 9 (1.5%) | $93,246 |
| OR | 9 (1.5%) | $88,005 |
Top cities
Cities where Mechanical Engineers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | CA | 36 | $138,100 |
| Houston | TX | 36 | $130,303 |
| Irvine | CA | 33 | $180,000 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 29 | $140,000 |
| Mountain View | CA | 22 | $180,000 |
| San Diego | CA | 20 | $116,846 |
| New York | NY | 16 | $130,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 16 | $139,770 |
| Milford | MI | 13 | $88,400 |
| Seattle | WA | 12 | $152,609 |
| Warren | MI | 11 | $87,984 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 10 | $207,800 |
| Crescent Valley | NV | 9 | $96,450 |
| Santa Cruz | CA | 8 | $202,500 |
| Bellingham | WA | 7 | $124,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | 63 |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | 18 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 15 |
| Process Engineer | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 8 |
| Systems Engineer | 7 |
| Project Engineer | 7 |
| Design Release Engineer | 7 |
| Supplier Quality Engineer | 6 |
| Senior Engineer | 6 |
| STAFF MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER | 6 |
| Product Design Engineer | 6 |
| TOOL AND DIE SPECIALIST V | 5 |
| Staff Mechanical Design Engineer | 5 |
| SENIOR EQUIPMENT ENGINEER | 5 |
| Project Manager | 5 |
| Piping Field Engineer | 5 |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEER | 5 |
| Customer Support Engineer | 5 |
| Chief Engineer | 5 |
| Senior Technical Program Manager | 4 |
| Senior Product Engineer | 4 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects | 4 |
| Program Manager | 4 |
| Product Manager | 4 |
| Principal Subsea Pipeline/Riser Integrity Engineer | 4 |
| Principal Mechanical Engineer | 4 |
| Maintenance Field Engineer | 4 |
| Design Engineer | 4 |
| VP of Operations | 3 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Mechanical Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 103 | 94.2% | $100,660 | |
| FY2021 | 99 | 94.9% | $111,690 | |
| FY2022 | 105 | 87.6% | $121,000 | |
| FY2023 | 87 | 89.7% | $125,000 | |
| FY2024 | 93 | 86.0% | $138,216 | |
| FY2025 | 117 | 90.6% | $132,500 | |
| FY2026 | 69 | 85.5% | $134,947 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Mechanical Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 673 Labor Condition Application filings for Mechanical Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Mechanical Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Mechanical Engineers on the E-3 visa is $123,431, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Mechanical Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Mechanical Engineers are: Tesla (61 filings), Rivian Automotive (39 filings), General Motors Company (23 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa mechanical engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Mechanical Engineers are based in: CA (259 filings), TX (78 filings), MI (70 filings).
Can Australians work as mechanical 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. Mechanical Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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