SOC code 29-1299.02
There have been 5 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Orthoptists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 100% certified. The median annualized wage is $100,313. The top sponsor is Children'S Hospital, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
3 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Orthoptists. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Orthoptists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 3 (60%) | $107,994 |
| MA | 2 (40%) | $71,958 |
Top cities
Cities where Orthoptists E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | MA | 2 | $71,958 |
| San Francisco | CA | 2 | $111,280 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 1 | $105,498 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Orthoptist | 5 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Orthoptists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 1 | 100.0% | $107,994 | |
| FY2022 | 1 | 100.0% | $114,566 | |
| FY2023 | 2 | 100.0% | $105,498 | |
| FY2025 | 1 | 100.0% | $73,195 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Orthoptists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 5 Labor Condition Application filings for Orthoptists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 100% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Orthoptists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Orthoptists on the E-3 visa is $100,313, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Orthoptists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Orthoptists are: Children'S Hospital (2 filings), Ucsf Medical Center (2 filings), Children'S Hospital Los Angeles (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa orthoptists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Orthoptists are based in: CA (3 filings), MA (2 filings).
Can Australians work as orthoptists 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. Orthoptists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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