SOC code 17-2051
There have been 19 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Water/Wastewater Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 94.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $112,116. The top sponsor is Jacobs Engineering Group, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
6 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Water/Wastewater Engineers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Engineering Group | 10 | 90.0% | $98,215 | GA | Atlanta |
| Carollo Engineers | 3 | 100.0% | $135,300 | CA | Walnut Creek |
| Globaltech | 2 | 100.0% | $71,340 | FL | Boca Raton |
| The Water Research Foundation | 2 | 100.0% | $140,348 | VA | Alexandria |
| Apex Companies | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | FL | Tampa |
| Wsp USA | 1 | 100.0% | $89,003 | FL | Sunrise |
Top states
Where Water/Wastewater Engineers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 4 (21.1%) | $119,070 |
| FL | 4 (21.1%) | $83,242 |
| GA | 2 (10.5%) | $92,075 |
| NC | 2 (10.5%) | $80,000 |
| NV | 2 (10.5%) | $116,480 |
| UT | 2 (10.5%) | $104,862 |
| VA | 2 (10.5%) | $140,348 |
| OR | 1 (5.3%) | $73,486 |
Top cities
Cities where Water/Wastewater Engineers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek | CA | 3 | $135,300 |
| Alexandria | VA | 2 | $140,348 |
| Atlanta | GA | 2 | $92,075 |
| Boca Raton | FL | 2 | $71,340 |
| Cary | NC | 2 | $80,000 |
| Henderson | NV | 2 | $116,480 |
| Salt Lake City | UT | 2 | $104,862 |
| Portland | OR | 1 | $73,486 |
| San Francisco | CA | 1 | $98,800 |
| Sunrise | FL | 1 | $89,003 |
| Tampa | FL | 1 | $140,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| WASTEWATER ENGINEER (JP3) | 2 |
| Senior Water Engineer | 2 |
| Chief Innovation Officer | 2 |
| Water Resource Engineering Professional Associate | 1 |
| Water Engineer | 1 |
| Waste/Wastewater Engineers | 1 |
| WASTEWATER TREATMENT ENGINEER | 1 |
| Senior Integrated Surface/Ground Water Modeler | 1 |
| Project Management Professional Career Level | 1 |
| Project Engineering Professional Associate | 1 |
| Project Engineer | 1 |
| Process Engineer | 1 |
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATE | 1 |
| PROJECT ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATE | 1 |
| PROJECT ENGINEER | 1 |
| Associate Consultant, Water Resources Engineering | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Water/Wastewater Engineers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 4 | 75.0% | $80,000 | |
| FY2021 | 4 | 100.0% | $102,840 | |
| FY2022 | 2 | 100.0% | $112,000 | |
| FY2023 | 3 | 100.0% | $120,960 | |
| FY2024 | 1 | 100.0% | $100,000 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | 100.0% | $159,288 | |
| FY2026 | 3 | 100.0% | $109,724 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Water/Wastewater Engineers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 19 Labor Condition Application filings for Water/Wastewater Engineers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 94.7% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Water/Wastewater Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Water/Wastewater Engineers on the E-3 visa is $112,116, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Water/Wastewater Engineers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Water/Wastewater Engineers are: Jacobs Engineering Group (10 filings), Carollo Engineers (3 filings), Globaltech (2 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa water/wastewater engineers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Water/Wastewater Engineers are based in: CA (4 filings), FL (4 filings), GA (2 filings).
Can Australians work as water/wastewater engineers 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. Water/Wastewater Engineers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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