SOC code 11-3061
There have been 130 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Purchasing Managers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 88.5% certified. The median annualized wage is $150,367. The top sponsor is Amazon, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
73 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Purchasing Managers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 7 | 100.0% | $111,000 | NY | New York |
| Liberty Recycling | 6 | 100.0% | $127,296 | FL | Tampa |
| Morsco | 5 | 100.0% | $135,300 | TX | Dallas |
| Norton Rose Fulbright | 5 | 100.0% | $119,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Rivian Automotive | 4 | 100.0% | $250,000 | CA | Irvine |
| The Finish Line USA | 4 | 75.0% | $83,500 | IN | Indianapolis |
| Eminent | 3 | 66.7% | $200,000 | CA | Cerritos |
| 3 | 66.7% | $197,760 | NY | New York | |
| J Crew Group | 3 | 100.0% | $200,000 | NY | New York |
| Lend Lease US Services | 3 | 66.7% | $155,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Maestro Food CO Dba Tovala | 3 | 100.0% | $170,000 | VA | Alexandria |
| Becker Specialty | 2 | 100.0% | $84,625 | IL | Elk Grove Village |
| Broken Hill Proprietary (USA) | 2 | 100.0% | $152,977 | TX | Houston |
| Cbre | 2 | 100.0% | $170,071 | NY | New York |
| Climeworks | 2 | 100.0% | $165,000 | TX | Austin |
| Deloitte | 2 | 100.0% | $204,984 | CA | Moraga |
| Ericsson | 2 | 100.0% | $104,654 | TX | Plano |
| Genuine Parts Company | 2 | 50.0% | $112,353 | GA | Atlanta |
| Global Proteins | 2 | 50.0% | $200,000 | TX | Dallas |
| Idahoan Foods | 2 | 100.0% | $113,006 | ID | Idaho Falls |
| Legend Of Asia | 2 | 50.0% | $122,400 | CA | Carson |
| Macquarie Global Services (USA) | 2 | 100.0% | $169,000 | NY | New York |
| Metagenics | 2 | 100.0% | $151,000 | CA | Aliso Viejo |
| Moda Operandi | 2 | 100.0% | $200,000 | NY | Brooklyn |
| Ow North America | 2 | 100.0% | $201,677 | MA | Boston |
| Pcs Administration (USA) | 2 | 100.0% | $112,117 | CO | Loveland |
| Praecipio Enterprises | 2 | 50.0% | $126,942 | AL | Mount Vernon |
| Shell US Hosting Company | 2 | 100.0% | $235,250 | MA | Boston |
| Standard Lithium US Services Company | 2 | 50.0% | $175,000 | TX | Houston |
| Tcf National Bank | 2 | 100.0% | $103,000 | MN | Plymouth |
| The Elite Entourage | 2 | 100.0% | $95,500 | CA | Beverly Hills |
| The Global Edge Consultants | 2 | 100.0% | $185,323 | TX | The Woodlands |
| Troy | 2 | 100.0% | $210,000 | NJ | Florham Park |
| Bed Bath Beyond | 1 | 100.0% | $350,000 | NJ | Union |
| Blue Nile | 1 | 100.0% | $190,000 | WA | Bellevue |
| Bytedance | 1 | 100.0% | $220,000 | NY | New York |
| Calvin Klein | 1 | 100.0% | $180,000 | NY | New York |
| Caspr Biotech | 1 | 100.0% | $145,400 | CA | Burlingame |
| Christmas Tree Shops | 1 | 0.0% | $350,000 | NJ | Union |
| Fashion Nova | 1 | 100.0% | $96,658 | CA | Vernon |
| Fresh Direct | 1 | 100.0% | $99,736 | NY | Bronx |
| James Perse Enterprises | 1 | 0.0% | $105,000 | CA | Marina Del Rey |
| Kbr | 1 | 100.0% | $180,000 | TX | Houston |
| Kilgore Flares Company | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | TN | Toone |
| Legend Accents Collection | 1 | 100.0% | $126,298 | CA | Carson |
| Legend Decor | 1 | 100.0% | $124,800 | CA | Carson |
| Lowes Foods | 1 | 0.0% | $150,000 | NC | Winston-Salem |
| Lululemon USA | 1 | 100.0% | $230,000 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Macher USA | 1 | 100.0% | $95,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Marriott Ownership Resorts | 1 | 100.0% | $115,000 | NV | Henderson |
Top states
Where Purchasing Managers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 34 (27.9%) | $135,849 |
| NY | 24 (19.7%) | $179,850 |
| TX | 24 (19.7%) | $165,000 |
| FL | 7 (5.7%) | $128,000 |
| IL | 4 (3.3%) | $129,625 |
| IN | 4 (3.3%) | $83,500 |
| NJ | 4 (3.3%) | $280,000 |
| CO | 3 (2.5%) | $114,234 |
| MA | 3 (2.5%) | $211,994 |
| MN | 3 (2.5%) | $106,000 |
| VA | 3 (2.5%) | $170,000 |
| WA | 3 (2.5%) | $190,000 |
| AL | 2 (1.6%) | $126,942 |
| GA | 2 (1.6%) | $112,353 |
| ID | 2 (1.6%) | $113,006 |
Top cities
Cities where Purchasing Managers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 18 | $179,850 |
| Houston | TX | 7 | $180,000 |
| Tampa | FL | 7 | $128,000 |
| Dallas | TX | 6 | $142,650 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 6 | $109,500 |
| Austin | TX | 4 | $160,000 |
| Carson | CA | 4 | $124,800 |
| Indianapolis | IN | 4 | $83,500 |
| San Francisco | CA | 4 | $155,000 |
| Boston | MA | 3 | $211,994 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 3 | $200,000 |
| Cerritos | CA | 3 | $200,000 |
| Irvine | CA | 3 | $250,000 |
| Plymouth | MN | 3 | $106,000 |
| Alexandria | VA | 2 | $170,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Non-Ferrous Manager | 6 |
| Sourcing and Purchasing Manager | 4 |
| Procurement Director | 4 |
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | 3 |
| Senior Group Manager, Battery Cell Material Purchasing | 3 |
| Retail Vendor Manager II | 3 |
| Merchandise Planner | 3 |
| Director of Food Procurement | 3 |
| Category Director | 3 |
| Buying Director, Beauty | 3 |
| Vice President - Merchandising | 2 |
| VENDOR MANAGER | 2 |
| Sourcing Category Manager (Category Mgr GCT People Services) | 2 |
| Senior Manager IT Cost Management | 2 |
| Senior IT Sourcing Manager | 2 |
| Retail Vendor Manager II - SVS | 2 |
| Regional Procurement Manager Americas | 2 |
| Purchasing Manager (Senior Director, Procurement) | 2 |
| Purchasing Manager | 2 |
| Procurement Manager (Senior Manager of Contracts) | 2 |
| Procurement Manager | 2 |
| Procurement Associate Director | 2 |
| Marketing Procurement Lead - AMS | 2 |
| Managing Director, Client Relationship Executive - CS | 2 |
| Global Product Sourcing Manager. | 2 |
| GLOBAL HEAD, VENDOR MANAGEMENT | 2 |
| EPC Contracts & Procurement Manager | 2 |
| Divisional Merchandise Manager, RTW | 2 |
| Director, Merchandising Excellence | 2 |
| Contracts Manager, Central Processing Facility (CPF) | 2 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Purchasing Managers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 21 | 95.2% | $125,000 | |
| FY2021 | 17 | 94.1% | $150,000 | |
| FY2022 | 23 | 87.0% | $124,800 | |
| FY2023 | 23 | 87.0% | $170,000 | |
| FY2024 | 14 | 92.9% | $165,000 | |
| FY2025 | 19 | 84.2% | $117,770 | |
| FY2026 | 13 | 76.9% | $200,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Purchasing Managers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 130 Labor Condition Application filings for Purchasing Managers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 88.5% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Purchasing Managers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Purchasing Managers on the E-3 visa is $150,367, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Purchasing Managers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Purchasing Managers are: Amazon (7 filings), Liberty Recycling (6 filings), Morsco (5 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa purchasing managers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Purchasing Managers are based in: CA (34 filings), NY (24 filings), TX (24 filings).
Can Australians work as purchasing managers 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. Purchasing Managers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
