California has hosted 16,767 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 88.3% certified. The median annualized wage is $149,052. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Google as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in California
387 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in California.
| Role | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 2,304 | 92.8% | $177,029 | San Francisco |
| Marketing Managers | 1,046 | 86.8% | $165,000 | Los Angeles |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,025 | 88.7% | $141,128 | San Francisco |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 741 | 87.3% | $100,000 | San Francisco |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 513 | 87.7% | $226,034 | San Francisco |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 465 | 92.3% | $145,038 | San Francisco |
| Management Analysts | 455 | 87.5% | $139,381 | San Francisco |
| Sales Managers | 417 | 84.4% | $149,000 | San Francisco |
| Accountants and Auditors | 363 | 86.8% | $110,328 | San Francisco |
| Financial Managers | 345 | 89.9% | $206,550 | San Francisco |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 342 | 90.4% | $160,000 | San Francisco |
| Chief Executives | 341 | 90.6% | $243,000 | San Francisco |
| Lawyers | 295 | 84.7% | $240,000 | San Francisco |
| Art Directors | 289 | 86.5% | $165,367 | Los Angeles |
| Graphic Designers | 256 | 86.7% | $130,000 | San Francisco |
| Mechanical Engineers | 255 | 89.8% | $150,000 | Fremont |
| Producers and Directors | 243 | 88.9% | $99,999 | Los Angeles |
| Construction Managers | 216 | 87.0% | $145,000 | Los Angeles |
| Operations Research Analysts | 213 | 90.6% | $148,699 | San Francisco |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 201 | 90.0% | $200,013 | San Francisco |
| Public Relations Specialists | 195 | 82.6% | $83,200 | Los Angeles |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 150 | 90.0% | $138,431 | San Francisco |
| Electrical Engineers | 147 | 92.5% | $150,942 | Fremont |
| Human Resources Managers | 141 | 87.9% | $180,000 | San Francisco |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 139 | 93.5% | $116,938 | San Diego |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 137 | 92.7% | $151,736 | San Francisco |
| Sales Engineers | 132 | 90.2% | $153,723 | San Francisco |
| Civil Engineers | 124 | 91.1% | $120,050 | Los Angeles |
| Veterinarians | 123 | 78.9% | $147,638 | San Francisco |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 111 | 84.7% | $186,560 | San Francisco |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 106 | 93.4% | $84,000 | San Francisco |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 101 | 87.1% | $145,600 | San Francisco |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 99 | 83.8% | $162,500 | Los Angeles |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 98 | 93.9% | $100,000 | Los Angeles |
| Data Scientists | 97 | 92.8% | $172,000 | San Francisco |
| Human Resources Specialists | 91 | 89.0% | $99,590 | San Francisco |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 85 | 89.4% | $118,800 | South San Francisco |
| Information Security Analysts | 80 | 95.0% | $188,175 | San Francisco |
| Industrial Engineers | 79 | 97.5% | $140,000 | Fremont |
| Coaches and Scouts | 78 | 89.7% | $47,711 | Redwood City |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 78 | 93.6% | $151,000 | San Diego |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 77 | 90.9% | $140,816 | Fremont |
| Project Management Specialists | 75 | 85.3% | $140,000 | San Francisco |
| Computer Network Architects | 71 | 91.5% | $165,000 | Menlo Park |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 70 | 80.0% | $100,620 | Los Angeles |
| Cost Estimators | 69 | 89.9% | $125,000 | San Francisco |
| Aerospace Engineers | 68 | 80.9% | $145,000 | Los Angeles |
| Interior Designers | 64 | 84.4% | $100,000 | San Francisco |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 64 | 90.6% | $114,884 | Los Angeles |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 62 | 91.9% | $74,940 | Los Angeles |
Top employers in California
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in California.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| 598 | $187,460 | |
| Meta | 518 | $197,622 |
| Tesla | 344 | $160,000 |
| Apple | 310 | $185,966 |
| Amazon | 282 | $169,700 |
| Uber | 233 | $190,800 |
| Salesforce | 94 | $168,958 |
| Ernst & Young | 85 | $195,000 |
| Waymo | 81 | $205,000 |
| University Of California San Francisco | 71 | $132,000 |
| Deloitte | 68 | $112,550 |
| Netflix | 60 | $194,605 |
| Microsoft | 58 | $178,000 |
| Zoox | 55 | $162,510 |
| Riot Games | 52 | $142,231 |
Top cities
Cities in California with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 3,993 | $165,000 |
| Los Angeles | 2,290 | $117,360 |
| San Diego | 562 | $123,600 |
| Mountain View | 539 | $180,000 |
| Sunnyvale | 478 | $183,750 |
| Santa Monica | 477 | $135,000 |
| Palo Alto | 450 | $178,860 |
| Menlo Park | 447 | $193,050 |
| Irvine | 400 | $135,886 |
| San Jose | 364 | $167,700 |
| Fremont | 289 | $143,650 |
| Cupertino | 265 | $185,000 |
| Culver City | 227 | $150,988 |
| Santa Clara | 205 | $178,660 |
| San Mateo | 202 | $159,639 |
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 | 2,260 | 86.8% | |
| FY2025 | 2,328 | 87.2% | |
| FY2026 | 1,163 | 88.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in California?
16,767 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in California across all available fiscal years, with 88.3% 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 $149,052, 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 (2,304 filings), Marketing Managers (1,046 filings), General and Operations Managers (1,025 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 (598 filings), Meta (518 filings), Tesla (344 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.
