SOC code 19-1042
There have been 392 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 84.9% certified. The median annualized wage is $103,754. The top sponsor is General Hospital, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
164 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Hospital | 12 | 75.0% | $91,801 | MA |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | 12 | 100.0% | $95,500 | NY |
| Genentech | 11 | 90.9% | $140,600 | CA |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 9 | 88.9% | $215,000 | NJ |
| Columbia University | 8 | 75.0% | $88,880 | NY |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 8 | 87.5% | $72,000 | NY |
| Pfizer | 8 | 87.5% | $109,533 | CT |
| The Leland Stanford Jr University | 8 | 87.5% | $77,750 | CA |
| Abbvie | 7 | 100.0% | $155,000 | IL |
| Mayo Clinic | 7 | 100.0% | $68,993 | MN |
| Nyu Grossman School Of Medicine | 7 | 85.7% | $100,173 | NY |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt | 6 | 83.3% | $72,041 | FL |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals | 6 | 100.0% | $114,858 | NJ |
| Syneos Health | 6 | 83.3% | $105,060 | CA |
| University Of Minnesota | 6 | 50.0% | $54,144 | MN |
| Washington University | 6 | 83.3% | $75,000 | MO |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | 6 | 83.3% | $63,847 | NY |
| National Institutes Of Health Hhs | 5 | 60.0% | $97,191 | MD |
| University Of Michigan | 5 | 60.0% | $53,760 | MI |
| Acsel Health | 4 | 100.0% | $136,500 | NY |
| Brigham And Women'S Hospital | 4 | 100.0% | $117,402 | MA |
| Brigham And Women'S Physicians Organization | 4 | 100.0% | $170,305 | MA |
| Eli Lilly And Company | 4 | 100.0% | $213,500 | IN |
| Elly Health | 4 | 75.0% | $89,000 | CA |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | 4 | 75.0% | $123,788 | WA |
| Harvard University | 4 | 50.0% | $69,000 | MA |
| Northwestern University | 4 | 75.0% | $58,722 | IL |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | 4 | 75.0% | $58,374 | TX |
| University Of California San Francisco | 4 | 100.0% | $99,900 | CA |
| University Of Florida | 4 | 100.0% | $68,895 | FL |
| University Of Wisconsin System | 4 | 75.0% | $92,325 | WI |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 4 | 100.0% | $75,000 | TN |
| Abbvie Biotherapeutics | 3 | 100.0% | $145,000 | CA |
| Baylor College Of Medicine | 3 | 100.0% | $81,000 | TX |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | 3 | 100.0% | $83,740 | CA |
| Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center | 3 | 100.0% | $146,480 | OH |
| Dacapo Brainscience | 3 | 100.0% | $606,653 | MA |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | 3 | 66.7% | $108,150 | WA |
| Johnson Johnson Vision Care | 3 | 100.0% | $194,400 | FL |
| Life Whisperer Diagnostics | 3 | 100.0% | $77,854 | CA |
| Linus Biotechnology | 3 | 66.7% | $225,000 | NY |
| Omni Life Science | 3 | 100.0% | $87,975 | MA |
| Science | 3 | 100.0% | $148,678 | CA |
| University Of Connecticut | 3 | 100.0% | $80,000 | CT |
| Adventhealth System/Sunbelt | 2 | 100.0% | $65,228 | FL |
| Amgen | 2 | 50.0% | $110,080 | CA |
| Annalise-AI | 2 | 100.0% | $394,555 | MA |
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals | 2 | 100.0% | $437,500 | CA |
| Beigene USA | 2 | 100.0% | $230,000 | CA |
| Beone Medicines USA | 2 | 50.0% | $242,720 | VA |
Top states
Where Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 85 (23.9%) |
| NY | 65 (18.3%) |
| MA | 56 (15.7%) |
| NJ | 24 (6.7%) |
| PA | 19 (5.3%) |
| TX | 17 (4.8%) |
| FL | 17 (4.8%) |
| IL | 14 (3.9%) |
| MN | 13 (3.7%) |
| WA | 9 (2.5%) |
| MD | 9 (2.5%) |
| CT | 8 (2.2%) |
| MO | 7 (2%) |
| MI | 7 (2%) |
| OH | 6 (1.7%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 16 |
| Research Fellow | 14 |
| Assistant Professor | 10 |
| Research Scientist | 9 |
| Research Associate | 9 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 9 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 6 |
| Senior Scientist | 5 |
| Instructor | 5 |
| Sr. Staff Scientist | 4 |
| Sr. Director - Clinical Development | 4 |
| Senior Staff Scientist | 4 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 4 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 4 |
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 4 |
| Stem Cell Scientist | 3 |
| Staff Scientist | 3 |
| Staff Associate | 3 |
| Sr. Scientific Associate and Regulatory Lead | 3 |
| Senior Scientist, Research | 3 |
| Senior Consultant | 3 |
| Senior Clinical Research Associate | 3 |
| Senior Advisor | 3 |
| Scientist II | 3 |
| Research Scholar | 3 |
| Principal Research Optometrist | 3 |
| Physician | 3 |
| Medical Science Liaison | 3 |
| Clinical Research Scientist | 3 |
| Chief Medical Officer | 3 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 67 | 88.1% | $88,000 | |
| FY2021 | 68 | 77.9% | $91,666 | |
| FY2022 | 56 | 80.4% | $100,363 | |
| FY2023 | 56 | 83.9% | $110,000 | |
| FY2024 | 57 | 86.0% | $107,305 | |
| FY2025 | 60 | 91.7% | $102,000 | |
| FY2026 | 28 | 89.3% | $126,942 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 392 Labor Condition Application filings for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 84.9% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists on the E-3 visa is $103,754, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists are: General Hospital (12 filings), Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (12 filings), Genentech (11 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa medical scientists, except epidemiologists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists are based in: CA (85 filings), NY (65 filings), MA (56 filings).
Can Australians work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists 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. Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
