SOC code 39-7012
There have been 3 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Travel Guides on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 66.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $33,478. The top sponsor is Ming Event Services, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
2 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Travel Guides. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Travel Guides E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 3 (100%) | $33,987 |
Top cities
Cities where Travel Guides E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | CA | 2 | $35,911 |
| Mariposa | CA | 1 | $29,120 |
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 |
|---|---|
| TRAVEL GUIDE | 2 |
| Hiking and Backpacking guide | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Travel Guides. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 | 100.0% | $29,120 | |
| FY2022 | 2 | 50.0% | $37,835 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Travel Guides have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 3 Labor Condition Application filings for Travel Guides on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 66.7% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Travel Guides on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Travel Guides on the E-3 visa is $33,478, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Travel Guides on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Travel Guides are: Ming Event Services (2 filings), The Wildland Trekking Company (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa travel guides based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Travel Guides are based in: CA (3 filings).
Can Australians work as travel guides 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. Travel Guides is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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