Alaska has hosted 160 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 88.8% certified. The median annualized wage is $107,328. The most-filed role is Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers, with Northern Star (Pogo) as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in Alaska
41 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Alaska.
Top employers in Alaska
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Alaska.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Star (Pogo) | 79 | $99,486 |
| Oil Search (Alaska) | 13 | $174,482 |
| Teck Alaska | 6 | $131,685 |
| Native Village Of Eyak | 5 | $64,626 |
| Swick Mining Services (USA) | 4 | $182,139 |
| Arl | 3 | $96,000 |
| Beacon Occupational Health Safety Services | 3 | $300,000 |
| Community Connections | 3 | $61,402 |
| Khoros | 3 | $109,262 |
| Latitude 63 | 3 | $125,000 |
| Northern Pacific Airways | 3 | $124,800 |
| Schlumberger Technology | 3 | $76,050 |
| Uic Construction | 3 | $78,499 |
| Ashok G | 2 | $92,500 |
| Commmunity Connections | 2 | $43,170 |
Top cities
Cities in Alaska with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | 66 | $99,486 |
| Anchorage | 44 | $127,480 |
| Delta Junction | 19 | $126,090 |
| Ketchikan | 7 | $61,402 |
| Cordova | 6 | $68,713 |
| King Salmon | 3 | $96,000 |
| Kotzebue | 3 | $137,370 |
| Fairabanks | 2 | $104,603 |
| Prudhoe Bay | 2 | $69,610 |
| Alaska | 1 | $145,600 |
| Anchorage, | 1 | $240,000 |
| Cccc | 1 | $41,600 |
| Girdwood | 1 | $226,554 |
| Naknek | 1 | $178,974 |
| Nome | 1 | $21,840 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Alaska.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 29 | 86.2% | |
| FY2021 | 33 | 93.9% | |
| FY2022 | 30 | 83.3% | |
| FY2023 | 23 | 91.3% | |
| FY2024 | 18 | 72.2% | |
| FY2025 | 21 | 100.0% | |
| FY2026 | 6 | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in Alaska?
160 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Alaska across all available fiscal years, with 88.8% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in Alaska?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Alaska is $107,328, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in Alaska?
The top E-3 visa roles in Alaska are: Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (43 filings), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (18 filings), General and Operations Managers (14 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Alaska?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in Alaska are: Northern Star (Pogo) (79 filings), Oil Search (Alaska) (13 filings), Teck Alaska (6 filings).
Can Australians work in Alaska on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Alaska is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.
