SOC code 19-1023
There have been 23 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 78.3% certified. The median annualized wage is $76,543. The top sponsor is San Jose State University Research Foundation, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
14 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University Research Foundation | 3 | 100.0% | $85,030 | CA | Moss Landing |
| State Of Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife | 3 | 100.0% | $50,088 | WA | Lakewood |
| Native Village Of Eyak | 2 | 100.0% | $70,356 | AK | Cordova |
| New England Aquarium | 2 | 100.0% | $108,854 | MA | Boston |
| University Of California Davis | 2 | 50.0% | $62,000 | CA | Davis |
| University Of California Los Angeles | 2 | 100.0% | $58,896 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Wisdom Good Works | 2 | 50.0% | $91,686 | CA | Davis |
| Boston College | 1 | 100.0% | $46,613 | MA | Chestnut Hill |
| Case Western Reserve University | 1 | 0.0% | $50,004 | OH | Cleveland |
| East Carolina University | 1 | 100.0% | $50,004 | DC | Washington |
| Lewis And Clark Community College | 1 | 0.0% | $122,917 | IL | East Alton |
| The Leland Stanford Jr University | 1 | 100.0% | $79,000 | CA | Pacific Grove |
| The Ohio State University | 1 | 100.0% | $60,000 | OH | Columbus |
| Zoological Society Of San Diego | 1 | 0.0% | $78,400 | CA | San Diego |
Top states
Where Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 (47.8%) | $78,400 |
| MA | 3 (13%) | $101,788 |
| WA | 3 (13%) | $50,088 |
| AK | 2 (8.7%) | $70,356 |
| OH | 2 (8.7%) | $55,002 |
| DC | 1 (4.3%) | $50,004 |
| IL | 1 (4.3%) | $122,917 |
Top cities
Cities where Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis | CA | 4 | $76,843 |
| Lakewood | WA | 3 | $50,088 |
| Moss Landing | CA | 3 | $85,030 |
| Boston | MA | 2 | $108,854 |
| Cordova | AK | 2 | $70,356 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 2 | $58,896 |
| Chestnut Hill | MA | 1 | $46,613 |
| Cleveland | OH | 1 | $50,004 |
| Columbus | OH | 1 | $60,000 |
| East Alton | IL | 1 | $122,917 |
| Pacific Grove | CA | 1 | $79,000 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $78,400 |
| Washington | DC | 1 | $50,004 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 3 |
| Research Scientist, Chair | 2 |
| Project Director | 2 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 2 |
| Fish and Wildlife Biologist 1 | 2 |
| Biologist | 2 |
| Research Associate | 1 |
| Post Doctoral Scholar | 1 |
| Macroinvertebrate Ecologist | 1 |
| Fisheries Biologist I | 1 |
| Fisheries Biologist | 1 |
| FISH AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST 1 | 1 |
| Clinical Wildlife Nutrition Manager | 1 |
| Biologist | 1 |
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 1 |
| Research Assistant, Social Learning Lab | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 3 | 66.7% | $75,234 | |
| FY2021 | 1 | 0.0% | $50,004 | |
| FY2022 | 6 | 83.3% | $62,000 | |
| FY2023 | 2 | 100.0% | $101,788 | |
| FY2024 | 4 | 100.0% | $79,000 | |
| FY2025 | 6 | 66.7% | $91,686 | |
| FY2026 | 1 | 100.0% | $76,086 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 23 Labor Condition Application filings for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 78.3% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists on the E-3 visa is $76,543, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists are: San Jose State University Research Foundation (3 filings), State Of Washington Department Of Fish And Wildlife (3 filings), Native Village Of Eyak (2 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa zoologists and wildlife biologists based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists are based in: CA (11 filings), MA (3 filings), WA (3 filings).
Can Australians work as zoologists and wildlife biologists 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. Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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