SOC code 13-1199.05
There have been 44 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Sustainability Specialists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 86.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $96,261. The top sponsor is Rocky Mountain Institute, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
29 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Sustainability Specialists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Institute | 6 | 83.3% | $95,000 | CO |
| Deloitte | 4 | 100.0% | $108,430 | NY |
| Forested Foods | 3 | 100.0% | $72,800 | NY |
| Close The Loop | 2 | 100.0% | $45,879 | KY |
| Consensus Orthopedics | 2 | 100.0% | $51,545 | CA |
| Overstory | 2 | 50.0% | $95,000 | LA |
| Superior Steel Ironworkers | 2 | 50.0% | $58,687 | WA |
| Wtp America | 2 | 50.0% | $145,000 | CA |
| Acrobat Energy | 1 | 0.0% | $76,000 | CA |
| Air Company Holdings | 1 | 100.0% | $165,000 | NY |
| Amazon | 1 | 100.0% | $181,846 | NY |
| American Express Company | 1 | 100.0% | $127,500 | NY |
| Cadmus Holding Company | 1 | 100.0% | $90,000 | MA |
| Carmel Partners Construction | 1 | 100.0% | $95,000 | DC |
| Cove Tool | 1 | 100.0% | $135,000 | GA |
| Cushman Wakefield U S | 1 | 0.0% | $125,000 | PA |
| Cypress Creek Renewables | 1 | 100.0% | $100,651 | CA |
| Dds Sustainable Solutions USA | 1 | 100.0% | $98,925 | MA |
| Energy Management Consulting Construction | 1 | 100.0% | $58,469 | HI |
| Heimdal | 1 | 100.0% | $110,000 | CA |
| Jones Lang Lasalle Americas | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | PA |
| KPMG | 1 | 100.0% | $117,000 | NY |
| Nalu Health Bar At Waikiki | 1 | 100.0% | $54,000 | HI |
| North Mason Fiber Company | 1 | 100.0% | $64,626 | WA |
| Product Stewardship Institute | 1 | 100.0% | $110,000 | NY |
| Shopify (USA) | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | NY |
| Superior Steel And Ironworkers | 1 | 100.0% | $83,221 | WA |
| T-Mobile USA | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | WA |
| Virginia Mercantile | 1 | 100.0% | $61,402 | VA |
Top states
Where Sustainability Specialists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| NY | 14 (31.8%) |
| CA | 7 (15.9%) |
| WA | 5 (11.4%) |
| LA | 3 (6.8%) |
| CO | 3 (6.8%) |
| PA | 2 (4.5%) |
| MA | 2 (4.5%) |
| KY | 2 (4.5%) |
| HI | 2 (4.5%) |
| DC | 2 (4.5%) |
| VA | 1 (2.3%) |
| GA | 1 (2.3%) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Advisory Manager | 4 |
| Sustainability and Environmental Specialist | 3 |
| sustainability coordinator | 2 |
| Sustainability Specialist | 2 |
| Sustainability Manager | 2 |
| Sustainability Coordinator | 2 |
| Senior Associate | 2 |
| Senior Advisor - Sustainability | 2 |
| Projects Specialist | 2 |
| VP of Business Development | 1 |
| Sustainability and Envrironmental Specialist | 1 |
| Sustainability and Environmental Specialist | 1 |
| Sustainability Specialist III | 1 |
| Sustainability Director | 1 |
| Sustainability & Innovation Consultant | 1 |
| SENIOR ASSOCIATE | 1 |
| Renewable Energy Associate | 1 |
| Principal | 1 |
| Policy and Program Manager | 1 |
| Net-Zero Manager, Operational Decarbonization | 1 |
| Manager, Sustainability Advisory | 1 |
| Manager | 1 |
| MANAGER (SUPPLY CHAIN EMISSIONS) | 1 |
| MANAGER | 1 |
| Lead, Operations Sustainability | 1 |
| Energy Analyst & Project Coordinator | 1 |
| ESG Manager | 1 |
| Director, Sustainability Integration | 1 |
| Director, Development | 1 |
| Development Analyst | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Sustainability Specialists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 5 | 80.0% | $90,000 | |
| FY2021 | 3 | 100.0% | $75,000 | |
| FY2022 | 10 | 90.0% | $98,925 | |
| FY2023 | 8 | 75.0% | $93,000 | |
| FY2024 | 11 | 90.9% | $108,430 | |
| FY2025 | 6 | 83.3% | $150,000 | |
| FY2026 | 1 | 100.0% | $58,469 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Sustainability Specialists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 44 Labor Condition Application filings for Sustainability Specialists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 86.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Sustainability Specialists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Sustainability Specialists on the E-3 visa is $96,261, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Sustainability Specialists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Sustainability Specialists are: Rocky Mountain Institute (6 filings), Deloitte (4 filings), Forested Foods (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa sustainability specialists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Sustainability Specialists are based in: NY (14 filings), CA (7 filings), WA (5 filings).
Can Australians work as sustainability specialists 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. Sustainability Specialists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.

















