Arizona has hosted 713 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 87.9% certified. The median annualized wage is $114,200. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Mesa Airlines as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in Arizona
119 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Arizona.
Top employers in Arizona
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Arizona.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 43 | $74,880 |
| Arizona State University | 17 | $68,289 |
| Bhp Minerals Service Company | 15 | $162,240 |
| South32 Hermosa | 13 | $144,000 |
| Asarco | 12 | $145,000 |
| Cumming Management Group | 12 | $97,019 |
| Arizona Minerals | 10 | $123,114 |
| Ivanhoe Electric | 10 | $300,000 |
| Dbm Vircon Services (USA) | 9 | $130,000 |
| Resolution Copper Company | 9 | $117,936 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | 8 | $112,528 |
| Ftr | 8 | $159,750 |
| Mipac | 8 | $155,000 |
| Pinto Valley Mining | 8 | $202,500 |
| Paypal | 7 | $143,300 |
Top cities
Cities in Arizona with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 208 | $103,334 |
| Scottsdale | 124 | $110,000 |
| Tempe | 88 | $116,895 |
| Tucson | 84 | $139,055 |
| Chandler | 42 | $97,447 |
| Gilbert | 20 | $146,270 |
| Mesa | 19 | $122,486 |
| Casa Grande | 12 | $116,324 |
| Miami | 8 | $187,500 |
| Superior | 8 | $117,936 |
| Sedona | 7 | $43,867 |
| Kearny | 6 | $145,000 |
| Patagonia | 5 | $136,000 |
| Buckeye | 4 | $200,000 |
| Dateland | 4 | $147,000 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Arizona.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 90 | 91.1% | |
| FY2021 | 116 | 87.9% | |
| FY2022 | 95 | 92.6% | |
| FY2023 | 105 | 85.7% | |
| FY2024 | 105 | 86.7% | |
| FY2025 | 115 | 89.6% | |
| FY2026 | 87 | 81.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in Arizona?
713 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Arizona across all available fiscal years, with 87.9% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in Arizona?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Arizona is $114,200, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in Arizona?
The top E-3 visa roles in Arizona are: Software Developers (65 filings), General and Operations Managers (48 filings), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (46 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Arizona?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in Arizona are: Mesa Airlines (43 filings), Arizona State University (17 filings), Bhp Minerals Service Company (15 filings).
Can Australians work in Arizona on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Arizona is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.
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