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E-3 visa data for Iowa

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.

Total filings
100
Certified
94
94.0% certification rate
Median wage
$74,290
Top role
Software Developers
Top sponsor
Maharishi International University

All roles filed in Iowa

38 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Iowa.

38 roles
Role Filings Cert rate Median wage
Software Developers 9 100.0% $94,016
General and Operations Managers 7 100.0% $84,000
Chief Executives 5 80.0% $278,824
Coaches and Scouts 5 100.0% $40,000
Commercial Pilots 4 75.0% $69,145
Construction Managers 4 100.0% $121,139
Financial and Investment Analysts 4 75.0% $97,500
Graphic Designers 4 100.0% $44,783
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners 4 100.0% $37,000
Supply Chain Managers 4 100.0% $184,371
Veterinarians 4 100.0% $47,500
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 3 66.7% $41,600
Management Analysts 3 100.0% $140,000
Operations Research Analysts 3 100.0% $69,451
Sales Engineers 3 66.7% $118,450
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 3 100.0% $52,000
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 2 100.0% $99,266
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 2 100.0% $50,448
Computer Systems Analysts 2 100.0% $88,577
Home Health Aides 2 50.0% $33,280
Logisticians 2 100.0% $61,704
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 2 100.0% $63,956
Mechanical Engineers 2 100.0% $137,942
Project Management Specialists 2 100.0% $132,184
Social and Community Service Managers 2 100.0% $71,250
Architectural and Engineering Managers 1 100.0%
Biological Technicians 1 100.0% $40,331
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1 100.0% $44,720
Computer and Information Research Scientists 1 100.0% $154,500
Data Scientists 1 100.0% $120,000
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 1 100.0% $95,000
Electrical Engineers 1 100.0% $105,000
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 1 100.0% $49,920
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other 1 100.0% $69,099
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 1 100.0% $70,000
Marketing Managers 1 100.0% $62,400
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1 100.0% $44,517
Video Game Designers 1 100.0% $60,000

Top employers in Iowa

Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Iowa.

EmployerFilings
Maharishi International University 5
Wellmark 4
The University Of Iowa 4
Mccormick-Guntren Music 4
Iowa State University Of Science And Technology 4
111 Grand Avenue 4
Trenmor 3
Pablow 3
Meyer Agri-Air 3
Kemin Industries 3
Averosoft 3
Airbus Americas 3
Zvst Cloud Technologies 2
West Central Valley Community School District 2
Viewpoint Molecular Targeting 2

Top cities

Cities in Iowa with the most E-3 visa filings.

CityFilings
Des Moines 20
Fairfield 7
Ames 7
Dubuque 5
Cedar Rapids 5
West Des Moines 4
Iowa City 4
Wellsburg 3
Coralville 3
Bettendorf 3
Waukee 2
Sioux City 2
Ottumwa 2
Orange City 2
Des Moines 2

Filings by fiscal year

Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Iowa.

FYFilingsCert rateTrend
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), Wellmark (4 filings), The University Of Iowa (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.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data. Data refreshed quarterly. Wage outliers (annualized > $2M) excluded from medians.

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