Iowa has hosted 100 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 94% certified. The median annualized wage is $74,290. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Maharishi International University as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in Iowa
38 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Iowa.
Top employers in Iowa
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Iowa.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi International University | 5 | $52,000 |
| 111 Grand Avenue | 4 | $44,783 |
| Iowa State University Of Science And Technology | 4 | $47,500 |
| Mccormick-Guntren Music | 4 | $37,000 |
| The University Of Iowa | 4 | $62,050 |
| Wellmark | 4 | $121,306 |
| Airbus Americas | 3 | $174,200 |
| Averosoft | 3 | $92,000 |
| Kemin Industries | 3 | $278,824 |
| Meyer Agri-Air | 3 | $64,000 |
| Pablow | 3 | $83,346 |
| Trenmor | 3 | $121,139 |
| Atlas Of Orange City | 2 | $71,250 |
| Automed | 2 | $148,886 |
| Danfoss Power Solutions (US) Company | 2 | $122,667 |
Top cities
Cities in Iowa with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 24 | $103,626 |
| Ames | 9 | $70,200 |
| Fairfield | 8 | $62,400 |
| Cedar Rapids | 5 | $62,525 |
| Dubuque | 5 | $174,200 |
| Iowa City | 5 | $55,000 |
| West Des Moines | 5 | $69,451 |
| Sioux City | 4 | $37,000 |
| Bettendorf | 3 | $92,000 |
| Coralville | 3 | $275,000 |
| Wellsburg | 3 | $64,000 |
| Altoona | 2 | $120,984 |
| Orange City | 2 | $71,250 |
| Ottumwa | 2 | $40,000 |
| Stuart | 2 | $50,448 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Iowa.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 20 | 100.0% | |
| FY2021 | 21 | 90.5% | |
| FY2022 | 15 | 93.3% | |
| FY2023 | 14 | 85.7% | |
| FY2024 | 7 | 100.0% | |
| FY2025 | 10 | 100.0% | |
| FY2026 | 13 | 92.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in Iowa?
100 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Iowa across all available fiscal years, with 94% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in Iowa?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Iowa is $74,290, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in Iowa?
The top E-3 visa roles in Iowa are: Software Developers (9 filings), General and Operations Managers (7 filings), Chief Executives (5 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Iowa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in Iowa are: Maharishi International University (5 filings), 111 Grand Avenue (4 filings), Iowa State University Of Science And Technology (4 filings).
Can Australians work in Iowa on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Iowa is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.
