SOC code 17-2199.07
There have been 15 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Photonics Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 93.3% certified. The median annualized wage is $143,502. The top sponsor is Apple, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
13 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Photonics Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | 3 | 100.0% | $158,621 | CA | Cupertino |
| Amazon | 1 | 100.0% | $133,000 | WA | Seattle |
| Analog Photonics | 1 | 100.0% | $180,000 | MA | Boston |
| Automotive Lighting | 1 | 100.0% | $99,704 | MI | Auburn Hills |
| Baraja | 1 | 100.0% | $210,000 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Corning Research Development | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | NY | Painted Post |
| Imec USA Nanoelectronics Design Center | 1 | 100.0% | $119,808 | FL | Kissimmee |
| Lumina USA | 1 | 0.0% | $160,000 | MA | Cambridge |
| Lyte Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $195,000 | CA | Mountain View |
| Marelli North America | 1 | 100.0% | $106,468 | MI | Southfield |
| Meta | 1 | 100.0% | $172,900 | WA | Redmond |
| Nlight | 1 | 100.0% | $80,517 | WA | Camas |
| Panasonic Automotive Systems America | 1 | 100.0% | $126,000 | GA | Peachtree City |
Top states
Where Photonics Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 (33.3%) | $158,621 |
| WA | 3 (20%) | $133,000 |
| MA | 2 (13.3%) | $170,000 |
| MI | 2 (13.3%) | $103,086 |
| FL | 1 (6.7%) | $119,808 |
| GA | 1 (6.7%) | $126,000 |
| NY | 1 (6.7%) | $100,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Photonics Engineers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino | CA | 3 | $158,621 |
| Auburn Hills | MI | 1 | $99,704 |
| Boston | MA | 1 | $180,000 |
| Camas | WA | 1 | $80,517 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $160,000 |
| Kissimmee | FL | 1 | $119,808 |
| Mountain View | CA | 1 | $195,000 |
| Painted Post | NY | 1 | $100,000 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 1 | $210,000 |
| Peachtree City | GA | 1 | $126,000 |
| Redmond | WA | 1 | $172,900 |
| Seattle | WA | 1 | $133,000 |
| Southfield | MI | 1 | $106,468 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Module Design Engineer | 3 |
| Optical Engineer | 2 |
| Team Lead, Photonic IC Design | 1 |
| Sr. Member of Technical Staff | 1 |
| Senior Optical Engineer | 1 |
| Research Engineer, Optics | 1 |
| Principal Member of Technical Staff | 1 |
| Physical Science Research | 1 |
| PHOTONIC INTEGRATION LEAD | 1 |
| Optical Engineer II | 1 |
| Hardware Development Engineer II | 1 |
| Fabrication Engineer | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Photonics Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 1 | 100.0% | $99,704 | |
| FY2021 | 3 | 100.0% | $195,000 | |
| FY2022 | 2 | 100.0% | $133,000 | |
| FY2023 | 2 | 100.0% | $100,000 | |
| FY2024 | 2 | 100.0% | $145,288 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | 50.0% | $172,900 | |
| FY2026 | 3 | 100.0% | $158,621 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Photonics Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 15 Labor Condition Application filings for Photonics Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 93.3% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Photonics Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Photonics Engineers on the E-3 visa is $143,502, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Photonics Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Photonics Engineers are: Apple (3 filings), Amazon (1 filings), Analog Photonics (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa photonics engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Photonics Engineers are based in: CA (5 filings), WA (3 filings), MA (2 filings).
Can Australians work as photonics 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. Photonics Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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