SOC code 17-2199.08
There have been 34 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Robotics Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 82.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $150,286. The top sponsor is Abyss Solutions USA, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
20 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Robotics Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyss Solutions USA | 6 | 100.0% | $128,000 | TX | Houston |
| Yard | 3 | 66.7% | $127,500 | AL | Huntsville |
| California Institute Of Technology | 2 | 0.0% | $71,369 | CA | Pasadena |
| Cruise | 2 | 100.0% | $195,000 | WA | Bellevue |
| Near Earth Autonomy | 2 | 100.0% | $81,600 | PA | Pittsburgh |
| Skip Innovations | 2 | 100.0% | $147,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Tesla | 2 | 100.0% | $171,050 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Wayve Technologies | 2 | 50.0% | $500,000 | CA | Sunnyvale |
| Zimeno | 2 | 100.0% | $132,025 | CA | Livermore |
| Aurora Operations | 1 | 0.0% | $112,507 | PA | Pittsburgh |
| Boston Dynamics AI Institute | 1 | 100.0% | $114,400 | MA | Cambridge |
| Diligent Robotics | 1 | 100.0% | $131,250 | TX | Austin |
| Durin Mining Technologies | 1 | 0.0% | $120,000 | CA | El Segundo |
| General Motors | 1 | 100.0% | $425,000 | WA | Newcastle |
| Global Automation Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $83,200 | MI | Auburn Hill |
| Levit | 1 | 100.0% | $240,000 | CA | Mountain View |
| Machani Robotics | 1 | 100.0% | $120,000 | MI | Troy |
| Mooco Robotics | 1 | 100.0% | $255,000 | CA | South San Francisco |
| Tmeic | 1 | 100.0% | $89,300 | VA | Roanoke |
| Waymo | 1 | 100.0% | $217,000 | CA | Mountain View |
Top states
Where Robotics Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 (41.2%) | $164,500 |
| TX | 7 (20.6%) | $131,250 |
| AL | 3 (8.8%) | $127,500 |
| PA | 3 (8.8%) | $88,200 |
| WA | 3 (8.8%) | $199,500 |
| MI | 2 (5.9%) | $101,600 |
| MA | 1 (2.9%) | $114,400 |
| VA | 1 (2.9%) | $89,300 |
Top cities
Cities where Robotics Engineers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | TX | 6 | $128,000 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 3 | $88,200 |
| Bellevue | WA | 2 | $195,000 |
| Huntsville | AL | 2 | $127,500 |
| Livermore | CA | 2 | $132,025 |
| Mountain View | CA | 2 | $228,500 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 2 | $171,050 |
| Pasadena | CA | 2 | $71,369 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 2 | $500,000 |
| Auburn Hill | MI | 1 | $83,200 |
| Austin | TX | 1 | $131,250 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $114,400 |
| El Segundo | CA | 1 | $120,000 |
| Newcastle | WA | 1 | $425,000 |
| Roanoke | VA | 1 | $89,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Robotics Engineer | 7 |
| Senior ML/Robotics Engineer | 2 |
| Engineering Manager | 2 |
| Controls Engineer | 2 |
| Technical Lead Manager, Software Engineer | 1 |
| Systems Test Engineer | 1 |
| Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy | 1 |
| Sr Robotics Software Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Program Manager | 1 |
| SENIOR ROBOTICS INTEGRATION ENGINEER | 1 |
| Robotics Software Engineer | 1 |
| Robotics Intern | 1 |
| RESEARCH ENGINEERING - ASSOCIATE | 1 |
| RESEARCH ASSISTANT ENGINEER | 1 |
| Product Manager – Robotics | 1 |
| Principal Roboticist | 1 |
| PRINCIPAL ROBOTICIST | 1 |
| Machine Learning Lead Engineer | 1 |
| Lead Robotics Engineer | 1 |
| Head of Product | 1 |
| Director, Embodied AI | 1 |
| Commissioning Engineer | 1 |
| CONTROLS ENGINEER | 1 |
| Business Operations Manager | 1 |
| AI & Robotics Subject-Matter Expert | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Robotics Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 2 | 50.0% | $89,300 | |
| FY2021 | 4 | 100.0% | $92,800 | |
| FY2022 | 3 | 66.7% | $190,500 | |
| FY2023 | 9 | 88.9% | $125,000 | |
| FY2024 | 3 | 66.7% | $114,400 | |
| FY2025 | 8 | 75.0% | $200,000 | |
| FY2026 | 5 | 100.0% | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Robotics Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 34 Labor Condition Application filings for Robotics Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 82.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Robotics Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Robotics Engineers on the E-3 visa is $150,286, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Robotics Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Robotics Engineers are: Abyss Solutions USA (6 filings), Yard (3 filings), California Institute Of Technology (2 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa robotics engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Robotics Engineers are based in: CA (14 filings), TX (7 filings), AL (3 filings).
Can Australians work as robotics 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. Robotics Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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