SOC code 27-3042
There have been 53 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Technical Writers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 94.3% certified. The median annualized wage is $105,917. The top sponsor is Amazon, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
30 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Technical Writers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 4 | 100.0% | $152,200 | NC | Cary |
| Oxford Pharmagenesis | 4 | 50.0% | $95,000 | PA | Newtown |
| 7West Communications | 3 | 66.7% | $60,000 | TX | Fort Worth |
| Bell Lindsay | 3 | 100.0% | $64,200 | DC | Potomac |
| Cory/Paeth | 3 | 100.0% | $98,134 | IL | Chicago |
| Opportunity Financial | 3 | 100.0% | $74,880 | IL | Chicago |
| R And C Media Group | 3 | 100.0% | $79,851 | CA | City of Industry |
| Cooley | 2 | 100.0% | $112,500 | MA | Boston |
| Eva Garland Consulting | 2 | 100.0% | $91,800 | NC | Raleigh |
| Hi Bob | 2 | 100.0% | $136,947 | NY | New York |
| Nerdwallet | 2 | 100.0% | $112,800 | NY | New York |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | 2 | 100.0% | $103,185 | NY | Tarrytown |
| U S Bank National Association | 2 | 100.0% | $141,152 | CA | San Francisco |
| Vml | 2 | 100.0% | $95,000 | NY | New York |
| Cisco Systems | 1 | 100.0% | $138,885 | CA | San Francisco |
| City Of Hope National Medical Center | 1 | 100.0% | $83,220 | CA | Duarte |
| Cooper Square Technologies | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | NY | New York |
| Data Science Dojo | 1 | 100.0% | $64,480 | WA | Redmond |
| Doordash | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Dr Squatch | 1 | 100.0% | $208,000 | CA | Marina Del Rey |
| Envision Pharma | 1 | 100.0% | $135,255 | NJ | Warren |
| Marketwise Solutions | 1 | 100.0% | $200,000 | FL | Boynton Beach |
| Meta | 1 | 100.0% | $128,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Red Hat | 1 | 100.0% | $85,000 | NC | Raleigh |
| Rubrik | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | NC | Morrisville |
| Sotheby’S | 1 | 100.0% | $65,000 | NY | New York |
| System One Holdings | 1 | 100.0% | $72,800 | PA | Philadelphia |
| The Lockwood Group | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | CA | South Pasadena |
| The Weisscomm Group Ltd D/B/A W2O Group | 1 | 100.0% | $83,262 | NY | New York |
| Walsworth Publishing Company | 1 | 100.0% | $93,600 | MO | Fulton |
Top states
Where Technical Writers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 (20.8%) | $138,885 |
| NY | 11 (20.8%) | $111,370 |
| NC | 6 (11.3%) | $121,800 |
| IL | 5 (9.4%) | $85,301 |
| PA | 4 (7.5%) | $95,000 |
| TX | 3 (5.7%) | $60,000 |
| DC | 2 (3.8%) | $67,606 |
| MA | 2 (3.8%) | $112,500 |
| MD | 2 (3.8%) | $69,600 |
| WA | 2 (3.8%) | $89,740 |
| AZ | 1 (1.9%) | $105,394 |
| FL | 1 (1.9%) | $200,000 |
| MO | 1 (1.9%) | $93,600 |
| NJ | 1 (1.9%) | $135,255 |
| VA | 1 (1.9%) | $150,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Technical Writers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 9 | $112,800 |
| Chicago | IL | 5 | $85,301 |
| San Francisco | CA | 5 | $140,000 |
| City of Industry | CA | 3 | $79,851 |
| Fort Worth | TX | 3 | $60,000 |
| Newtown | PA | 3 | $95,000 |
| Raleigh | NC | 3 | $90,000 |
| Boston | MA | 2 | $112,500 |
| Tarrytown | NY | 2 | $103,185 |
| Bethesda | MD | 1 | $75,000 |
| Boynton Beach | FL | 1 | $200,000 |
| Cary | NC | 1 | $154,400 |
| Duarte | CA | 1 | $83,220 |
| Fulton | MO | 1 | $93,600 |
| Herndon | VA | 1 | $150,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Medical Writer | 4 |
| Technical Writer | 3 |
| SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER | 3 |
| COPY WRITER, HEALTH EDUCATION | 3 |
| Writer | 2 |
| Technical Writer-Technical III | 2 |
| Scientific Associate | 2 |
| Patent Technical Advisor | 2 |
| Associate Director, Medical Affairs | 2 |
| UX Content Strategist | 1 |
| UX CONTENT STRATEGIST (CONTENT DESIGNER) | 1 |
| Technical Writer for Lead Origination & Servicing | 1 |
| Technical Writer 3 | 1 |
| Technical Writer - CAS-17810-N8H2M6 | 1 |
| Technical Publications Writer | 1 |
| Technical Publications Writer | 1 |
| Technical Policy Publications Writer | 1 |
| TECHNICAL WRITER-TECH II | 1 |
| TECHNICAL WRITER AND COURSE CONTENT DEVELOPER | 1 |
| TECH WRITER-TECH III | 1 |
| Senior Technical Writer | 1 |
| Senior Scientific Writing Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Scientific Director & Team Lead | 1 |
| Senior Director, Medical Affairs | 1 |
| Senior Copywriter | 1 |
| Senior Content Designer | 1 |
| Scientific Writer | 1 |
| Scientific Director | 1 |
| Scientific Consultant I | 1 |
| SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANT | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Technical Writers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 7 | 85.7% | $72,800 | |
| FY2021 | 11 | 100.0% | $128,000 | |
| FY2022 | 4 | 100.0% | $112,800 | |
| FY2023 | 10 | 100.0% | $93,600 | |
| FY2024 | 9 | 77.8% | $95,000 | |
| FY2025 | 8 | 100.0% | $83,220 | |
| FY2026 | 4 | 100.0% | $156,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Technical Writers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 53 Labor Condition Application filings for Technical Writers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 94.3% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Technical Writers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Technical Writers on the E-3 visa is $105,917, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Technical Writers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Technical Writers are: Amazon (4 filings), Oxford Pharmagenesis (4 filings), 7West Communications (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa technical writers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Technical Writers are based in: CA (11 filings), NY (11 filings), NC (6 filings).
Can Australians work as technical writers 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. Technical Writers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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