SOC code 27-4014
There have been 26 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Sound Engineering Technicians on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 76.9% certified. The median annualized wage is $97,405. The top sponsor is Magnetic Sounds, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
9 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Sound Engineering Technicians. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Sounds | 5 | 100.0% | $71,469 | NY | Brooklyn |
| Triangle Moon | 5 | 100.0% | $89,253 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Barking Owl | 4 | 75.0% | $150,000 | NY | New York |
| Skyplex Entertainment | 4 | 50.0% | $56,160 | CA | Woodland Hills |
| Catalyst Creations | 3 | 0.0% | $32,926 | KY | Lexington |
| Silver Line Productions | 2 | 100.0% | $35,360 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Fireplace Sounds | 1 | 100.0% | $63,000 | CA | Venice |
| Squeak E Clean Studios | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | NY | New York |
| University Of California San Diego | 1 | 100.0% | $75,992 | CA | La Jolla |
Top states
Where Sound Engineering Technicians E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 (50%) | $57,200 |
| NY | 10 (38.5%) | $132,200 |
| KY | 3 (11.5%) | $32,926 |
Top cities
Cities where Sound Engineering Technicians E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | CA | 6 | $85,238 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 5 | $71,469 |
| New York | NY | 4 | $150,000 |
| Woodland Hills | CA | 4 | $56,160 |
| Lexington | KY | 3 | $32,926 |
| La Jolla | CA | 1 | $75,992 |
| Manhattan | NY | 1 | $150,000 |
| Santa Monica | CA | 1 | $35,360 |
| Venice | CA | 1 | $63,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Sound Engineer | 10 |
| RECORDING ENGINEER | 5 |
| Senior Sound Designer/Mixer | 4 |
| SOUND ENGINEER | 4 |
| Staff Research Associate 4 | 1 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | 1 |
| Audio Engineer | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Sound Engineering Technicians. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 10 | 50.0% | $56,160 | |
| FY2021 | 2 | 100.0% | $125,819 | |
| FY2022 | 5 | 80.0% | $89,502 | |
| FY2023 | 1 | 100.0% | $71,365 | |
| FY2024 | 3 | 100.0% | $63,000 | |
| FY2025 | 3 | 100.0% | $75,992 | |
| FY2026 | 2 | 100.0% | $200,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Sound Engineering Technicians have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 26 Labor Condition Application filings for Sound Engineering Technicians on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 76.9% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Sound Engineering Technicians on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Sound Engineering Technicians on the E-3 visa is $97,405, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Sound Engineering Technicians on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Sound Engineering Technicians are: Magnetic Sounds (5 filings), Triangle Moon (5 filings), Barking Owl (4 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa sound engineering technicians based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Sound Engineering Technicians are based in: CA (13 filings), NY (10 filings), KY (3 filings).
Can Australians work as sound engineering technicians 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. Sound Engineering Technicians is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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