California has hosted 17,338 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 88.2% certified. The median annualized wage is $150,000. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Google as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in California
390 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in California.
| Role | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 2,379 | 92.9% | $178,880 | San Francisco |
| Marketing Managers | 1,067 | 86.5% | $165,000 | Los Angeles |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,065 | 88.3% | $141,461 | San Francisco |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 770 | 87.5% | $100,000 | San Francisco |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 532 | 87.4% | $227,787 | San Francisco |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 475 | 92.2% | $146,976 | San Francisco |
| Management Analysts | 472 | 87.5% | $140,000 | San Francisco |
| Sales Managers | 427 | 84.1% | $149,091 | San Francisco |
| Accountants and Auditors | 373 | 86.6% | $110,328 | San Francisco |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 364 | 90.9% | $161,500 | San Francisco |
| Chief Executives | 353 | 90.7% | $245,000 | San Francisco |
| Financial Managers | 353 | 90.1% | $208,000 | San Francisco |
| Lawyers | 309 | 84.1% | $240,000 | San Francisco |
| Art Directors | 299 | 86.3% | $165,367 | Los Angeles |
| Graphic Designers | 260 | 86.9% | $130,000 | San Francisco |
| Mechanical Engineers | 259 | 90.0% | $150,000 | Fremont |
| Producers and Directors | 249 | 89.2% | $100,000 | Los Angeles |
| Construction Managers | 226 | 87.6% | $145,000 | Los Angeles |
| Operations Research Analysts | 215 | 90.7% | $148,000 | San Francisco |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 207 | 89.4% | $203,900 | San Francisco |
| Public Relations Specialists | 199 | 82.9% | $84,100 | Los Angeles |
| Electrical Engineers | 153 | 91.5% | $153,693 | Fremont |
| Human Resources Managers | 153 | 86.9% | $179,421 | San Francisco |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 152 | 90.1% | $139,222 | San Francisco |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 145 | 93.8% | $117,520 | San Diego |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 144 | 92.4% | $159,321 | San Francisco |
| Sales Engineers | 141 | 90.1% | $154,311 | San Francisco |
| Civil Engineers | 129 | 89.9% | $120,050 | Los Angeles |
| Veterinarians | 126 | 79.4% | $148,689 | San Francisco |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 125 | 84.8% | $186,560 | San Francisco |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 108 | 93.5% | $84,500 | San Francisco |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 106 | 86.8% | $144,000 | San Francisco |
| Data Scientists | 103 | 91.3% | $172,000 | San Francisco |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 102 | 93.1% | $100,000 | Los Angeles |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 99 | 83.8% | $162,500 | Los Angeles |
| Human Resources Specialists | 98 | 89.8% | $97,795 | San Francisco |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 87 | 89.7% | $120,000 | South San Francisco |
| Project Management Specialists | 86 | 83.7% | $140,000 | San Francisco |
| Industrial Engineers | 84 | 97.6% | $145,300 | Fremont |
| Coaches and Scouts | 82 | 89.0% | $49,789 | Redwood City |
| Information Security Analysts | 82 | 95.1% | $190,000 | San Francisco |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 79 | 93.7% | $151,000 | San Diego |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 79 | 91.1% | $143,049 | Fremont |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 74 | 81.1% | $100,360 | Los Angeles |
| Computer Network Architects | 72 | 91.7% | $165,000 | Menlo Park |
| Cost Estimators | 71 | 90.1% | $125,000 | San Francisco |
| Aerospace Engineers | 69 | 79.7% | $145,000 | Los Angeles |
| Interior Designers | 64 | 84.4% | $100,000 | San Francisco |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 64 | 90.6% | $74,940 | Los Angeles |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 64 | 90.6% | $114,884 | Los Angeles |
Top employers in California
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in California.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| 607 | $188,000 | |
| Meta | 536 | $199,884 |
| Tesla | 358 | $163,152 |
| Apple | 323 | $186,222 |
| Amazon | 290 | $169,100 |
| Uber | 237 | $191,000 |
| Salesforce | 97 | $168,958 |
| Ernst & Young | 85 | $195,000 |
| Waymo | 84 | $210,000 |
| University Of California San Francisco | 73 | $132,000 |
| Deloitte | 68 | $112,550 |
| Netflix | 62 | $194,605 |
| Microsoft | 59 | $178,000 |
| Zoox | 55 | $162,510 |
| Riot Games | 53 | $142,667 |
Top cities
Cities in California with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 4,152 | $165,000 |
| Los Angeles | 2,354 | $118,560 |
| San Diego | 576 | $123,903 |
| Mountain View | 548 | $180,000 |
| Santa Monica | 492 | $135,000 |
| Sunnyvale | 491 | $184,040 |
| Palo Alto | 474 | $179,432 |
| Menlo Park | 463 | $193,443 |
| Irvine | 412 | $135,443 |
| San Jose | 372 | $168,000 |
| Fremont | 296 | $145,000 |
| Cupertino | 276 | $185,910 |
| Culver City | 233 | $153,720 |
| Santa Clara | 214 | $180,000 |
| West Hollywood | 209 | $124,800 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in California.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 2,908 | 90.0% | |
| FY2021 | 2,828 | 90.0% | |
| FY2022 | 2,801 | 88.9% | |
| FY2023 | 2,479 | 85.9% | |
| FY2024 | 2,252 | 86.7% | |
| FY2025 | 2,306 | 87.0% | |
| FY2026 | 1,764 | 87.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in California?
17,338 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in California across all available fiscal years, with 88.2% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in California?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in California is $150,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in California?
The top E-3 visa roles in California are: Software Developers (2,379 filings), Marketing Managers (1,067 filings), General and Operations Managers (1,065 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in California?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in California are: Google (607 filings), Meta (536 filings), Tesla (358 filings).
Can Australians work in California on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and California 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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