SOC code 19-2012
There have been 87 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Physicists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 85.1% certified. The median annualized wage is $138,198. The top sponsor is Triad National Security, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
38 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Physicists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triad National Security | 9 | 44.4% | $97,290 | NM |
| In Physics | 6 | 83.3% | $210,000 | WI |
| Eureka Aerospace | 5 | 100.0% | $143,936 | CA |
| Simons Foundation | 5 | 100.0% | $367,349 | NY |
| Boston Scientific | 4 | 100.0% | $141,292 | NJ |
| New Jersey Institute Of Technology | 4 | 75.0% | $77,794 | CA |
| Arizona State University | 3 | 100.0% | $68,289 | AZ |
| Asml US | 3 | 66.7% | $117,500 | CA |
| Genesiscare USA Services | 3 | 33.3% | $163,000 | CA |
| Ionq Quantum | 3 | 100.0% | $147,000 | CA |
| Ntt Research | 3 | 100.0% | $216,422 | CA |
| Open Philanthropy Project | 3 | 100.0% | $110,839 | CA |
| The Trustees Of Princeton University | 3 | 100.0% | $97,000 | NJ |
| Bruker Nano | 2 | 100.0% | $100,000 | CA |
| General Atomics | 2 | 100.0% | $123,906 | CA |
| 2 | 100.0% | $277,000 | CA | |
| Halliburton Energy Services | 2 | 100.0% | $185,163 | CO |
| Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | 2 | 100.0% | $60,658 | IN |
| Metalenz | 2 | 50.0% | $92,955 | MA |
| Psiquantum | 2 | 100.0% | $128,680 | CA |
| Svxr | 2 | 100.0% | $96,968 | CA |
| American Museum Of Natural History | 1 | 100.0% | $65,000 | NY |
| Coherent | 1 | 100.0% | $152,064 | NH |
| Commonwealth Fusion Hr | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | MA |
| Diraq | 1 | 100.0% | $300,000 | CA |
| Inphysics | 1 | 100.0% | $280,000 | CA |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 1 | 100.0% | $69,624 | CA |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security | 1 | 0.0% | $154,800 | CA |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | 1 | 0.0% | $78,700 | MA |
| Ompc | 1 | 100.0% | $170,000 | OH |
| Quera Computing | 1 | 100.0% | $130,400 | MA |
| Radiation Physics Services (Rps) | 1 | 100.0% | $280,000 | MN |
| Research Foundation Of Cuny | 1 | 100.0% | $54,000 | NY |
| Thorlabs | 1 | 100.0% | $123,000 | CA |
| Tristar Health Systems | 1 | 100.0% | $210,000 | TN |
| UT-Battelle Llc (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) | 1 | 100.0% | $92,280 | TN |
| University Of Illinois | 1 | 100.0% | $58,240 | IL |
| Varian Medical Systems | 1 | 100.0% | $158,000 | CA |
Top states
Where Physicists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 39 (44.8%) |
| NM | 9 (10.3%) |
| NY | 7 (8%) |
| NJ | 6 (6.9%) |
| MA | 5 (5.7%) |
| WI | 4 (4.6%) |
| OH | 3 (3.4%) |
| AZ | 3 (3.4%) |
| TN | 2 (2.3%) |
| MN | 2 (2.3%) |
| IN | 2 (2.3%) |
| CO | 2 (2.3%) |
| NH | 1 (1.1%) |
| IL | 1 (1.1%) |
| FL | 1 (1.1%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Medical Physicist | 10 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 5 |
| Group Leader, Center for Computational Astrophysics | 4 |
| Chief Observer | 4 |
| Senior Theoretical Physicist | 3 |
| Group Head, Quantum Simulation Group | 3 |
| Design Engineer 3 | 3 |
| Biosecurity Research Analyst | 3 |
| Therapy Medical Physicist | 2 |
| Senior Research Scientist | 2 |
| Senior Research Engineer | 2 |
| Scientist IV | 2 |
| SENIOR MEDICAL IMAGING SPECIALIST | 2 |
| Research Scientist 1615.49836 | 2 |
| Optical Automation Engineer | 2 |
| Medical Resident | 2 |
| J. Robert Oppenheimer Postdoctoral Fellow | 2 |
| Associate Research Scholar | 2 |
| Applications Scientist | 2 |
| APPLICATIONS SCIENTIST | 2 |
| Senior Validation Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Research Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Medical Imaging Specialist | 1 |
| Scientist, Boundary and Divertor Physics | 1 |
| Scientific Advisor - Physics, Chief | 1 |
| Research Staff Member | 1 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | 1 |
| Quantum Scientist – Quantum Error Correction | 1 |
| Quantum Architect | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Research Scholar | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Physicists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 20 | 85.0% | $123,600 | |
| FY2021 | 9 | 100.0% | $116,418 | |
| FY2022 | 14 | 100.0% | $120,000 | |
| FY2023 | 13 | 84.6% | $112,632 | |
| FY2024 | 11 | 63.6% | $163,000 | |
| FY2025 | 10 | 80.0% | $139,734 | |
| FY2026 | 10 | 80.0% | $192,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Physicists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 87 Labor Condition Application filings for Physicists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 85.1% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Physicists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Physicists on the E-3 visa is $138,198, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Physicists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Physicists are: Triad National Security (9 filings), In Physics (6 filings), Eureka Aerospace (5 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa physicists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Physicists are based in: CA (39 filings), NM (9 filings), NY (7 filings).
Can Australians work as physicists 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. Physicists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
