SOC code 19-4061
There have been 61 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Social Science Research Assistants on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 85.2% certified. The median annualized wage is $73,998. The top sponsor is Machine Intelligence Research Institute, with most positions based in DC.
All sponsoring employers
38 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Social Science Research Assistants. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Policy Institute | 4 | 75.0% | $64,500 | CA | Palo Alto |
| Machine Intelligence Research Institute | 4 | 100.0% | $114,000 | CA | Berkeley |
| Air Transport Association Of America | 3 | 33.3% | $66,500 | DC | Washington |
| The Asia Society | 3 | 100.0% | $70,000 | NY | New York |
| American Center For International Labor Solidarity | 2 | 100.0% | $81,261 | DC | Washington |
| Boston College | 2 | 100.0% | $44,514 | MA | Chestnut Hill |
| Georgetown University | 2 | 50.0% | $100,000 | DC | Brooklyn |
| Hiv Alliance | 2 | 100.0% | $35,360 | OR | Roseburg |
| Human Rights Watch | 2 | 100.0% | $81,500 | NY | New York |
| International Labor Rights Forum | 2 | 50.0% | $55,600 | DC | Washington |
| Migration Policy Institute | 2 | 100.0% | $63,867 | DC | Washington |
| National Housing Trust | 2 | 100.0% | $67,350 | DC | Washington |
| Open Philanthropy Project | 2 | 100.0% | $137,412 | CA | San Francisco |
| Precision Economics | 2 | 100.0% | $75,000 | DC | Washington |
| The Brookings Institution | 2 | 100.0% | $90,750 | DC | Washington |
| The Ohio State University | 2 | 100.0% | $61,008 | OH | Columbus |
| The University Of Chicago | 2 | 0.0% | $69,250 | IL | Chicago |
| American Consumer Institute Center For Citizen Research | 1 | 100.0% | $55,000 | VA | Arlington |
| American Institute For Economic Research | 1 | 100.0% | $45,000 | MA | Great Barrington |
| C4 Innovations | 1 | 100.0% | $50,000 | MA | Needham |
| C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group | 1 | 100.0% | $50,949 | NY | New York |
| Center For Strategic International Studies | 1 | 100.0% | $70,000 | DC | Washington |
| China Labor Watch | 1 | 100.0% | $54,080 | NJ | Millburn |
| Cogstate | 1 | 100.0% | $113,500 | NY | New York |
| Crypto Council For Innovation | 1 | 100.0% | $75,000 | NY | Brooklyn |
| Harris Telecom | 1 | 100.0% | $85,000 | DC | Washington |
| Harris Telecom Llc Dba Harrisx | 1 | 100.0% | $65,000 | DC | Washington |
| Miami Center For Architecture Design | 1 | 100.0% | $50,000 | FL | Miami |
| New York University | 1 | 100.0% | $66,789 | NY | New York |
| Public Policy Institute Of California | 1 | 100.0% | $70,018 | CA | San Francisco |
| Public Policy Lab | 1 | 100.0% | $122,000 | NY | Brooklyn |
| Stand Together Chamber Of Commerce | 1 | 100.0% | $65,000 | VA | Arlington |
| The Reason Foundation | 1 | 0.0% | $57,000 | DC | Washington |
| The Sphere Institute | 1 | 100.0% | $128,232 | CA | Burlingame |
| The Trustees Of Princeton University | 1 | 0.0% | $44,500 | NJ | Princeton |
| Trustees Of Dartmouth College | 1 | 100.0% | $55,307 | DC | Washington DC |
| University Of California Berkeley | 1 | 100.0% | $81,000 | CA | Berkeley |
| Wisconsin Project On Nuclear Arms Control | 1 | 100.0% | $70,000 | DC | Washington |
Top states
Where Social Science Research Assistants E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 22 (36.1%) | $70,000 |
| CA | 13 (21.3%) | $114,000 |
| NY | 12 (19.7%) | $72,500 |
| MA | 4 (6.6%) | $45,214 |
| NJ | 2 (3.3%) | $49,290 |
| OH | 2 (3.3%) | $61,008 |
| OR | 2 (3.3%) | $35,360 |
| VA | 2 (3.3%) | $60,000 |
| FL | 1 (1.6%) | $50,000 |
| IL | 1 (1.6%) | $48,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Social Science Research Assistants E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | DC | 20 | $70,000 |
| New York | NY | 9 | $70,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 5 | $114,400 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 4 | $64,500 |
| Berkeley | CA | 3 | $114,000 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 3 | $100,000 |
| Arlington | VA | 2 | $60,000 |
| Chestnut Hill | MA | 2 | $44,514 |
| Columbus | OH | 2 | $61,008 |
| Roseburg | OR | 2 | $35,360 |
| Washington DC | DC | 2 | $71,154 |
| Burlingame | CA | 1 | $128,232 |
| Chicago | IL | 1 | $48,000 |
| Great Barrington | MA | 1 | $45,000 |
| Miami | FL | 1 | $50,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | 5 |
| Program Officer | 4 |
| Lead Researcher | 4 |
| Research Analyst | 3 |
| RESEARCH ASSISTANT | 3 |
| Coordinator, Global Government Affairs | 3 |
| Senior Research Associate | 2 |
| Senior Program Officer, China Climate Hub | 2 |
| Research Fellow | 2 |
| Post Doctoral Scholar | 2 |
| Social Science Research Analyst | 1 |
| Social Research and Planning Manager | 1 |
| Senior Researcher | 1 |
| Senior Policy Lead | 1 |
| Senior Associate | 1 |
| Schwarzman Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute | 1 |
| Researcher | 1 |
| Research and Evaluation Director | 1 |
| Research Professional | 1 |
| Research Assistant Lab Coordinator | 1 |
| RESEARCH SPECIALIST II | 1 |
| Public Policy Manager | 1 |
| Public Policy Analyst (Social Science Research Assistant) | 1 |
| Project Policy Analyst | 1 |
| Project Director | 1 |
| Program Officer II for Asia | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | 1 |
| Policy Associate | 1 |
| Policy Analyst | 1 |
| POLICY COORDINATOR | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Social Science Research Assistants. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 18 | 83.3% | $61,200 | |
| FY2021 | 7 | 71.4% | $65,000 | |
| FY2022 | 13 | 76.9% | $70,000 | |
| FY2023 | 8 | 100.0% | $85,000 | |
| FY2024 | 4 | 100.0% | $70,000 | |
| FY2025 | 8 | 87.5% | $100,000 | |
| FY2026 | 3 | 100.0% | $66,789 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Science Research Assistants have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 61 Labor Condition Application filings for Social Science Research Assistants on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 85.2% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Social Science Research Assistants on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Social Science Research Assistants on the E-3 visa is $73,998, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Social Science Research Assistants on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Social Science Research Assistants are: Learning Policy Institute (4 filings), Machine Intelligence Research Institute (4 filings), Air Transport Association Of America (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa social science research assistants based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Social Science Research Assistants are based in: DC (22 filings), CA (13 filings), NY (12 filings).
Can Australians work as social science research assistants 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. Social Science Research Assistants is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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