SOC code 27-2012
There have been 4 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Program Directors on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 75% certified. The median annualized wage is $74,000. The top sponsor is Cedar Creek Kennels, with most positions based in IL.
All sponsoring employers
3 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Program Directors. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Program Directors E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 2 (50%) | $80,500 |
| CA | 1 (25%) | $61,173 |
| NY | 1 (25%) | $64,427 |
Top cities
Cities where Program Directors E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | CA | 1 | $61,173 |
| Monmouth | IL | 1 | $87,000 |
| Monnmouth | IL | 1 | $74,000 |
| Queens | NY | 1 | $64,427 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Media Programming Director | 1 |
| Manager, Digital Content | 1 |
| Director of Law Enforcement Operations | 1 |
| DIRECTOR OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Program Directors. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 4 | 75.0% | $74,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Program Directors have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 4 Labor Condition Application filings for Program Directors on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 75% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Program Directors on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Program Directors on the E-3 visa is $74,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Program Directors on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Program Directors are: Cedar Creek Kennels (2 filings), Best Ever Channels (1 filings), New York Hall Of Science (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa program directors based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Program Directors are based in: IL (2 filings), CA (1 filings), NY (1 filings).
Can Australians work as program directors 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. Program Directors is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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