SOC code 29-1067
There have been 3 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Surgeons on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 33.3% certified. The median annualized wage is $379,135. The top sponsor is Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children, with most positions based in TX.
All sponsoring employers
2 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Surgeons. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Surgeons E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 2 (66.7%) | $68,703 |
| DC | 1 (33.3%) | $1,000,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Surgeons E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frisco | TX | 2 | $68,703 |
| Washington | DC | 1 | $1,000,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Physician/Associate Professor | 2 |
| Co-Director, Children's National Heart Institute & Chief, Ca | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Surgeons. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 1 | 100.0% | $1,000,000 | |
| FY2021 | 1 | 0.0% | $68,703 | |
| FY2023 | 1 | 0.0% | $68,703 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Surgeons have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 3 Labor Condition Application filings for Surgeons on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 33.3% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Surgeons on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Surgeons on the E-3 visa is $379,135, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Surgeons on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Surgeons are: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children (2 filings), Children'S National Medical Center (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa surgeons based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Surgeons are based in: TX (2 filings), DC (1 filings).
Can Australians work as surgeons 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. Surgeons is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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