SOC code 17-2151
There have been 193 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 86% certified. The median annualized wage is $129,840. The top sponsor is Northern Star (Pogo), with most positions based in AK.
All sponsoring employers
44 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Star (Pogo) | 40 | 90.0% | $99,486 | AK |
| Nevada Gold Mines | 29 | 93.1% | $171,600 | NV |
| Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Strawberry Plains | 13 | 84.6% | $133,494 | TN |
| Kennecott Utah Copper | 12 | 75.0% | $131,025 | UT |
| Newmont International Services | 12 | 83.3% | $173,838 | CO |
| Advanced Mining Professional Services | 6 | 100.0% | $147,500 | CO |
| Barminco Mining Services USA | 6 | 100.0% | $210,000 | CO |
| Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville | 6 | 83.3% | $120,488 | TN |
| Gs Mining Company | 5 | 80.0% | $175,000 | CO |
| Metallum Global | 5 | 100.0% | $235,000 | SC |
| Redpath USA | 4 | 25.0% | $134,576 | SC |
| Arizona Minerals | 3 | 33.3% | $104,648 | AZ |
| Barrick Gold Of North America | 3 | 100.0% | $142,800 | NV |
| Bhp Minerals Service Company | 3 | 100.0% | $168,000 | AZ |
| Haile Gold Mine | 3 | 33.3% | $100,152 | SC |
| Nevada Copper | 3 | 66.7% | $132,000 | NV |
| Resolution Copper Company | 3 | 66.7% | $96,533 | AZ |
| Ssr Mining | 3 | 66.7% | $280,000 | NV |
| Benthic USA | 2 | 100.0% | $110,762 | TX |
| Davey Bickford USA | 2 | 100.0% | $109,800 | NV |
| Dynamic Compaction Solutions | 2 | 50.0% | $99,341 | CO |
| Freeport Minerals | 2 | 100.0% | $147,200 | AZ |
| Mining Plus US | 2 | 100.0% | $143,011 | CO |
| Rio Tinto Services | 2 | 100.0% | $85,676 | UT |
| Ssr Management | 2 | 100.0% | $184,943 | CO |
| Teck Alaska | 2 | 100.0% | $142,924 | AK |
| Anglogold Ashanti North America | 1 | 100.0% | $202,735 | CO |
| Barnard Construction Company | 1 | 100.0% | $117,000 | MT |
| Barrick Cortez | 1 | 100.0% | $200,000 | NV |
| Broken Hill Proprietary (USA) | 1 | 100.0% | $126,400 | AZ |
| Empire Southwest | 1 | 100.0% | $116,771 | AZ |
| Geotemps | 1 | 100.0% | $117,000 | OR |
| Harper Mining | 1 | 0.0% | $104,000 | TN |
| Ioneer USA | 1 | 100.0% | $144,000 | SC |
| Layne Minerals | 1 | 100.0% | $72,800 | AZ |
| Mammoth Minerals Nevada | 1 | 100.0% | $105,000 | NV |
| Milford Mining Utah | 1 | 100.0% | $135,200 | UT |
| Oil Search (Alaska) | 1 | 100.0% | $133,000 | AK |
| Prostar Mining | 1 | 100.0% | $215,280 | IL |
| Resolve Mining Consultants | 1 | 100.0% | $137,530 | AZ |
| Rosemont Copper Company | 1 | 100.0% | $164,642 | AZ |
| Sibelco North America | 1 | 100.0% | $85,000 | NC |
| Thiess Mining USA | 1 | 100.0% | $97,157 | UT |
| U S Borax | 1 | 100.0% | $116,896 | CA |
Top states
Where Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| AK | 43 (22.3%) |
| NV | 42 (21.8%) |
| CO | 35 (18.1%) |
| TN | 20 (10.4%) |
| UT | 18 (9.3%) |
| AZ | 16 (8.3%) |
| SC | 12 (6.2%) |
| TX | 2 (1%) |
| OR | 1 (0.5%) |
| NC | 1 (0.5%) |
| MT | 1 (0.5%) |
| IL | 1 (0.5%) |
| CA | 1 (0.5%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Senior Mining Engineer | 7 |
| Mine Operations Manager | 5 |
| Mine Manager | 5 |
| SENIOR PRODUCTION ENGINEER | 4 |
| PRINCIPAL MINING ENGINEER | 4 |
| General Manager | 4 |
| Senior Manager, Mine Monitoring & Control | 3 |
| Project Engineer | 3 |
| PROJECT ENGINEER | 3 |
| Mine Engineering Specialist | 3 |
| Maintenance Superintendent | 3 |
| Underground Mine Engineer | 2 |
| Technical Services Manager | 2 |
| Subject Matter Expert, Nevada Gold Mines | 2 |
| Senior Geotechnical Engineer | 2 |
| Senior Geologist | 2 |
| SENIOR MINING ENGINEER | 2 |
| Principal Mining Engineer | 2 |
| Principal Geotechnical Engineer - KBGFJG201270-5 | 2 |
| Plant Manager | 2 |
| PRODUCTION ENGINEER | 2 |
| Mining Engineer | 2 |
| Mine Manager - [KBGFJG90262-3] | 2 |
| Managing Director | 2 |
| Head of Technical and Capital Projects | 2 |
| General Manager - Operations and Engineering | 2 |
| GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER | 2 |
| Director, Underground Mining | 2 |
| Director, Health, Safety & Risk Systems | 2 |
| DRILL AND BLAST ENGINEER | 2 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 25 | 88.0% | $117,875 | |
| FY2021 | 31 | 90.3% | $118,726 | |
| FY2022 | 29 | 82.8% | $111,821 | |
| FY2023 | 35 | 82.9% | $126,400 | |
| FY2024 | 28 | 75.0% | $134,659 | |
| FY2025 | 28 | 92.9% | $150,000 | |
| FY2026 | 17 | 94.1% | $149,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 193 Labor Condition Application filings for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 86% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers on the E-3 visa is $129,840, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers are: Northern Star (Pogo) (40 filings), Nevada Gold Mines (29 filings), Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Strawberry Plains (13 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers are based in: AK (43 filings), NV (42 filings), CO (35 filings).
Can Australians work as mining and geological engineers, including mining safety 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. Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
