SOC code 19-3041
There have been 9 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Sociologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 77.8% certified. The median annualized wage is $124,665. The top sponsor is Northwestern University, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
4 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Sociologists. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Sociologists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 (55.6%) | $92,700 |
| IL | 3 (33.3%) | $103,064 |
| DC | 1 (11.1%) | $208,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Sociologists E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 5 | $92,700 |
| Evanston | IL | 3 | $103,064 |
| Washington | DC | 1 | $208,000 |
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 Scholar | 3 |
| Senior Associate Director | 2 |
| Associate Research Scholar | 2 |
| Senior Associate Director | 1 |
| Advisor | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Sociologists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 2 | 100.0% | $208,000 | |
| FY2022 | 5 | 80.0% | $92,700 | |
| FY2023 | 1 | 0.0% | $86,500 | |
| FY2024 | 1 | 100.0% | $111,459 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Sociologists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 9 Labor Condition Application filings for Sociologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 77.8% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Sociologists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Sociologists on the E-3 visa is $124,665, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Sociologists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Sociologists are: New York University (3 filings), Northwestern University (3 filings), Columbia University (2 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa sociologists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Sociologists are based in: NY (5 filings), IL (3 filings), DC (1 filings).
Can Australians work as sociologists 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. Sociologists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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