SOC code 19-3051
There have been 33 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Urban and Regional Planners on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 78.8% certified. The median annualized wage is $119,706. The top sponsor is City Of New York Department Of City Planning, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
16 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Urban and Regional Planners. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asa Properties | 6 | 50.0% | $215,000 | TX | New Braunfels |
| City Of New York Department Of City Planning | 6 | 100.0% | $72,500 | NY | New York |
| Aecom Technical Services | 3 | 100.0% | $110,968 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Cooper Robertson | 2 | 100.0% | $56,000 | NY | New York |
| Economic Development And Industrial Corporation Of Boston (Edic) | 2 | 100.0% | $100,860 | MA | Boston |
| Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council Of Governments | 2 | 50.0% | $61,081 | ND | Fargo |
| University Of California At Santa Barbara | 2 | 100.0% | $113,792 | CA | Santa Barbara |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | 2 | 50.0% | $218,300 | NC | Chapel Hill |
| Alameda County CA | 1 | 100.0% | $117,000 | CA | Hayward |
| Alameda County Community Development Agency | 1 | 100.0% | $126,922 | CA | Hayward |
| Arup US | 1 | 0.0% | $108,000 | NY | New York |
| Glenn A Rick Engineering And Development Company | 1 | 100.0% | $76,024 | CA | San Diego |
| Hmh Lifestyles | 1 | 100.0% | $80,000 | TX | Grapevine |
| Montgomery County Economic Development | 1 | 100.0% | $78,000 | MD | Rockville |
| Resilient Cities Catalyst | 1 | 100.0% | $115,000 | NY | New York |
| T-O Engineers | 1 | 0.0% | $62,000 | ID | Nampa |
Top states
Where Urban and Regional Planners E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 10 (30.3%) | $72,500 |
| CA | 8 (24.2%) | $113,792 |
| TX | 7 (21.2%) | $200,000 |
| MA | 2 (6.1%) | $100,860 |
| NC | 2 (6.1%) | $218,300 |
| ND | 2 (6.1%) | $61,081 |
| ID | 1 (3%) | $62,000 |
| MD | 1 (3%) | $78,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Urban and Regional Planners E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 9 | $70,000 |
| New Braunfels | TX | 6 | $215,000 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 3 | $110,968 |
| Boston | MA | 2 | $100,860 |
| Chapel Hill | NC | 2 | $218,300 |
| Fargo | ND | 2 | $61,081 |
| Hayward | CA | 2 | $121,961 |
| Santa Barbara | CA | 2 | $113,792 |
| Grapevine | TX | 1 | $80,000 |
| Nampa | ID | 1 | $62,000 |
| New York, NY | NY | 1 | $75,000 |
| Rockville | MD | 1 | $78,000 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $76,024 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Senior Planner | 4 |
| City Planner | 4 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 3 |
| Sr. Urban Planner | 2 |
| Executive Director for Real Estate Development | 2 |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2 |
| Assistant Transportation Planner | 2 |
| VP Entitlements and Development | 1 |
| Senior Urban Designer I | 1 |
| Senior Urban Designer I | 1 |
| Planner | 1 |
| Land Use Planner | 1 |
| Land Development Manager | 1 |
| JuniorDesigner | 1 |
| Junior Designer | 1 |
| Economic Development Specialist | 1 |
| City Planner / Urban Designer | 1 |
| City Planner / Assistant Urban Designer | 1 |
| Associate, Senior Urban Planner | 1 |
| Associate Director | 1 |
| ASSISTANT COMMUNITY PLANNER | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Urban and Regional Planners. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 7 | 85.7% | $65,696 | |
| FY2021 | 5 | 80.0% | $61,081 | |
| FY2022 | 6 | 100.0% | $80,000 | |
| FY2023 | 3 | 66.7% | $97,282 | |
| FY2024 | 5 | 60.0% | $200,000 | |
| FY2025 | 4 | 75.0% | $115,584 | |
| FY2026 | 3 | 66.7% | $218,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Urban and Regional Planners have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 33 Labor Condition Application filings for Urban and Regional Planners on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 78.8% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Urban and Regional Planners on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Urban and Regional Planners on the E-3 visa is $119,706, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Urban and Regional Planners on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Urban and Regional Planners are: Asa Properties (6 filings), City Of New York Department Of City Planning (6 filings), Aecom Technical Services (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa urban and regional planners based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Urban and Regional Planners are based in: NY (10 filings), CA (8 filings), TX (7 filings).
Can Australians work as urban and regional planners 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. Urban and Regional Planners is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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