SOC code 15-1255
There have been 21 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Video Game Designers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.5% certified. The median annualized wage is $112,742. The top sponsor is Carat USA, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
10 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Video Game Designers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carat USA | 6 | 100.0% | $105,000 | CA | Culver City |
| Epic Games | 3 | 66.7% | $194,600 | WA | Bellevue |
| Gearbox Software | 3 | 100.0% | $93,163 | TX | Frisco |
| Blizzard Entertainment | 2 | 100.0% | $140,000 | CA | Irvine |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment | 2 | 100.0% | $191,200 | CA | San Francisco |
| American Gaming Systems | 1 | 100.0% | $160,928 | GA | Atlanta |
| Deviation Games | 1 | 100.0% | $82,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Netease Information Technology | 1 | 100.0% | $48,006 | CA | Pasadena |
| Riot Games | 1 | 0.0% | $109,595 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Sciplay Games | 1 | 100.0% | $60,000 | IA | Cedar Falls |
Top states
Where Video Game Designers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 (66.7%) | $110,000 |
| TX | 3 (14.3%) | $93,163 |
| WA | 2 (9.5%) | $191,300 |
| GA | 1 (4.8%) | $160,928 |
| IA | 1 (4.8%) | $60,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Video Game Designers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver City | CA | 6 | $105,000 |
| Frisco | TX | 3 | $93,163 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 3 | $109,595 |
| Bellevue | WA | 2 | $191,300 |
| Irvine | CA | 2 | $140,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 2 | $191,200 |
| Atlanta | GA | 1 | $160,928 |
| Cedar Falls | IA | 1 | $60,000 |
| Pasadena | CA | 1 | $48,006 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Art Direction/Game Designer | 4 |
| Senior Game Designer | 2 |
| SENIOR GAME DESIGNER | 2 |
| Gameplay Programmer | 2 |
| Game Developer/Multimedia Developer | 2 |
| Sr. Manager, UX Design | 1 |
| Senior Producer | 1 |
| Senior Manager, UX Design | 1 |
| Producer II | 1 |
| Level Designer | 1 |
| Lead Game Designer | 1 |
| Game Designer I | 1 |
| Concept Artist | 1 |
| Associate Technical Artist | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Video Game Designers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 5 | 100.0% | $75,000 | |
| FY2021 | 2 | 100.0% | $100,000 | |
| FY2022 | 3 | 100.0% | $110,000 | |
| FY2023 | 5 | 80.0% | $109,595 | |
| FY2024 | 3 | 100.0% | $140,000 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | 50.0% | $194,600 | |
| FY2026 | 1 | 100.0% | $60,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Video Game Designers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 21 Labor Condition Application filings for Video Game Designers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.5% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Video Game Designers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Video Game Designers on the E-3 visa is $112,742, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Video Game Designers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Video Game Designers are: Carat USA (6 filings), Epic Games (3 filings), Gearbox Software (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa video game designers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Video Game Designers are based in: CA (14 filings), TX (3 filings), WA (2 filings).
Can Australians work as video game designers 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. Video Game Designers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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