SOC code 29-1041
There have been 19 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Optometrists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 73.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $187,966. The top sponsor is Costco Wholesale, with most positions based in NJ.
All sponsoring employers
9 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Optometrists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale | 4 | 50.0% | $257,490 | WA | Issaquah |
| Wise Vision Care Of Hoboken Pa | 4 | 100.0% | $164,861 | NJ | Hoboken |
| Boston Laser Eye Institute | 3 | 100.0% | $150,000 | MA | Brookline |
| Jand | 2 | 100.0% | $177,128 | NY | New York |
| Omni Eye Specialists Pa | 2 | 0.0% | $119,950 | NJ | Iselin |
| Myles Josef Zakheim A Sole Proprietor | 1 | 0.0% | $160,014 | NY | New York |
| Myles Zakheim | 1 | 100.0% | $160,014 | NY | New York |
| Omni Eye Specialists P A | 1 | 100.0% | $118,000 | NJ | Iselin |
| Warby Parker | 1 | 100.0% | $234,000 | WA | Sammamish |
Top states
Where Optometrists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | 7 (36.8%) | $160,014 |
| WA | 5 (26.3%) | $257,490 |
| NY | 4 (21.1%) | $160,014 |
| MA | 3 (15.8%) | $150,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Optometrists E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken | NJ | 4 | $164,861 |
| Issaquah | WA | 4 | $257,490 |
| New York | NY | 4 | $160,014 |
| Brookline | MA | 3 | $150,000 |
| Iselin | NJ | 3 | $119,900 |
| Sammamish | WA | 1 | $234,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Optometrist | 7 |
| Director of Professional Services | 4 |
| Optometrist, Director of Surgical Services | 3 |
| Optometrist | 2 |
| SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEDICAL AND PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS | 1 |
| SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEDICAL & PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS | 1 |
| DIRECTOR OF VISION SERVICES | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Optometrists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 2 | 100.0% | $139,256 | |
| FY2021 | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | |
| FY2022 | 1 | 100.0% | $215,000 | |
| FY2023 | 7 | 57.1% | $160,014 | |
| FY2024 | 3 | 100.0% | $234,000 | |
| FY2025 | 1 | 100.0% | $160,000 | |
| FY2026 | 4 | 50.0% | $257,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Optometrists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 19 Labor Condition Application filings for Optometrists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 73.7% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Optometrists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Optometrists on the E-3 visa is $187,966, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Optometrists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Optometrists are: Costco Wholesale (4 filings), Wise Vision Care Of Hoboken Pa (4 filings), Boston Laser Eye Institute (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa optometrists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Optometrists are based in: NJ (7 filings), WA (5 filings), NY (4 filings).
Can Australians work as optometrists 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. Optometrists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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