SOC code 19-1022
There have been 31 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Microbiologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 80.6% certified. The median annualized wage is $87,491. The top sponsor is Igem Foundation, with most positions based in MA.
All sponsoring employers
16 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Microbiologists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igem Foundation | 4 | 50.0% | $78,000 | MA | Cambridge |
| Colorado State University | 3 | 100.0% | $89,800 | CO | Fort Collins |
| Emory University | 3 | 100.0% | $60,000 | GA | Atlanta |
| Evotec (US) | 3 | 100.0% | $125,684 | NJ | Princeton |
| Bashan Institute Of Science | 2 | 50.0% | $61,381 | AL | Dadeville |
| Medical Science Computing | 2 | 100.0% | $147,538 | MD | Bethesda |
| Oregon State University | 2 | 0.0% | $74,328 | OR | Corvallis |
| The Ohio State University | 2 | 100.0% | $65,500 | OH | Columbus |
| Tribiotica | 2 | 100.0% | $138,267 | MA | Beverly |
| UT-Battelle Llc (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) | 2 | 100.0% | $66,261 | TN | Oak Ridge |
| Genentech | 1 | 100.0% | $149,000 | CA | South San Francisco |
| Loam Bio | 1 | 100.0% | $165,800 | MN | Saint Paul |
| Nyu Grossman School Of Medicine | 1 | 100.0% | $130,000 | NY | New York |
| Texas A M Health Science Center | 1 | 100.0% | $51,602 | TX | Bryan |
| University Of Maryland Baltimore | 1 | 0.0% | $48,432 | MD | Baltimore |
| University Of Pittsburgh | 1 | 100.0% | $61,800 | PA | Pittsburgh |
Top states
Where Microbiologists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| MA | 6 (19.4%) | $78,000 |
| CO | 3 (9.7%) | $89,800 |
| GA | 3 (9.7%) | $60,000 |
| MD | 3 (9.7%) | $145,000 |
| NJ | 3 (9.7%) | $125,684 |
| AL | 2 (6.5%) | $61,381 |
| OH | 2 (6.5%) | $65,500 |
| OR | 2 (6.5%) | $74,328 |
| TN | 2 (6.5%) | $66,261 |
| CA | 1 (3.2%) | $149,000 |
| MN | 1 (3.2%) | $165,800 |
| NY | 1 (3.2%) | $130,000 |
| PA | 1 (3.2%) | $61,800 |
| TX | 1 (3.2%) | $51,602 |
Top cities
Cities where Microbiologists E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | MA | 4 | $78,000 |
| Atlanta | GA | 3 | $60,000 |
| Fort Collins | CO | 3 | $89,800 |
| Princeton | NJ | 3 | $125,684 |
| Bethesda | MD | 2 | $147,538 |
| Beverly | MA | 2 | $138,267 |
| Columbus | OH | 2 | $65,500 |
| Corvallis | OR | 2 | $74,328 |
| Dadeville | AL | 2 | $61,381 |
| Oak Ridge | TN | 2 | $66,261 |
| Baltimore | MD | 1 | $48,432 |
| Bryan | TX | 1 | $51,602 |
| New York | NY | 1 | $130,000 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 1 | $61,800 |
| Saint Paul | MN | 1 | $165,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Microbiologist | 4 |
| Research Scientist III | 3 |
| Principal Scientist (Project Leader) | 3 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 3 |
| Vaccine Development Scientist | 2 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate - Systems Genetics | 2 |
| Chief Technology Officer | 2 |
| Associate Researcher | 2 |
| Senior Scientist | 1 |
| Senior Research Scientist | 1 |
| Research Scientist | 1 |
| Research Associate | 1 |
| Research Associate | 1 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 1 |
| RESEARCH FELLOW | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 1 |
| POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | 1 |
| Director of Microbiology | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Microbiologists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 6 | 83.3% | $115,566 | |
| FY2021 | 9 | 77.8% | $78,000 | |
| FY2022 | 6 | 66.7% | $78,000 | |
| FY2023 | 5 | 100.0% | $130,000 | |
| FY2024 | 4 | 75.0% | $61,381 | |
| FY2025 | 1 | 100.0% | $62,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Microbiologists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 31 Labor Condition Application filings for Microbiologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 80.6% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Microbiologists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Microbiologists on the E-3 visa is $87,491, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Microbiologists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Microbiologists are: Igem Foundation (4 filings), Colorado State University (3 filings), Emory University (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa microbiologists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Microbiologists are based in: MA (6 filings), CO (3 filings), GA (3 filings).
Can Australians work as microbiologists 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. Microbiologists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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