E-3 visa data for Michigan: Roles, Employers & Wages

Michigan has hosted 681 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 88.4% certified. The median annualized wage is $95,000. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Saras America as the top sponsor.

Total filings

681

Certified

602

88.4% certification rate

Median wage

$95,000

Top role

Software Developers

Top sponsor

Saras America

All roles filed in Michigan

106 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Michigan.

106 roles

Role	Filings	Cert rate	Median wage
Software Developers	149	96.6%	$85,405
Mechanical Engineers	70	90.0%	$96,918
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	36	100.0%	$243,360
General and Operations Managers	32	87.5%	$155,000
Commercial and Industrial Designers	26	100.0%	$99,046
Electrical Engineers	20	90.0%	$111,160
Computer Systems Analysts	19	84.2%	$83,200
Architectural and Engineering Managers	15	100.0%	$156,350
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	15	80.0%	$106,538
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	13	84.6%	$67,860
Information Technology Project Managers	11	90.9%	$90,000
Automotive Engineers	10	100.0%	$112,500
Art Directors	9	77.8%	$165,000
Chief Executives	9	66.7%	$252,741
Financial Managers	9	88.9%	$169,790
Marketing Managers	9	66.7%	$140,000
Accountants and Auditors	8	75.0%	$62,608
Civil Engineers	8	100.0%	$96,640
Computer and Information Systems Managers	8	75.0%	$170,044
Sales Engineers	8	100.0%	$126,400
Construction Managers	7	100.0%	$119,413
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	7	57.1%	$53,760
Veterinarians	7	42.9%	$35,000
Graphic Designers	6	100.0%	$80,000
Soil and Plant Scientists	6	66.7%	$54,000
Database Administrators	5	100.0%	$76,000
Financial and Investment Analysts	5	40.0%	$79,125
Industrial Engineers	5	60.0%	$121,680
Information Security Analysts	5	100.0%	$86,400
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	5	60.0%	$60,174
Biochemists and Biophysicists	4	75.0%	$53,952
Biologists	4	50.0%	$60,500
Computer Occupations, All Other	4	75.0%	$83,554
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	4	100.0%	$72,800
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	4	100.0%	$61,620
Loan Officers	4	75.0%	$69,050
Management Analysts	4	100.0%	$113,746
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	4	100.0%	$55,643
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other	4	50.0%	$61,876
Acupuncturists	3	100.0%	$62,000
Chemical Engineers	3	100.0%	$155,000
Coaches and Scouts	3	33.3%	$36,920
Data Warehousing Specialists	3	33.3%	$75,000
Lawyers	3	66.7%	$100,000
Sales Managers	3	100.0%	$141,688
Statisticians	3	33.3%	$82,400
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	3	100.0%	$291,500
Agricultural Technicians	2	50.0%	$32,209
Biological Technicians	2	100.0%	$41,531
Business Intelligence Analysts	2	100.0%	$83,325

Top employers in Michigan

Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Michigan.

Employer	Filings
Saras America	68
General Motors Company	55
Kalitta Air	35
University Of Michigan	27
Ford Motor Company	23
Addon Technologies	18
General Motors	11
Energy Developments	11
Elix	10
Yazaki North America	7
Corporate Employment Resources	7
Itech-Go	6
Imagination The Americas	6
H W Kaufman Group	6
Seaview Systems	5

Top cities

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

City	Filings
Ann Arbor	56
Detroit	46
FARMINGTON	45
Warren	44
Dearborn	38
Ypsilanti	35
Novi	34
Farmington Hills	32
Troy	23
Milford	20
Southfield	16
Auburn Hills	15
Grand Rapids	14
FARMINGTON HILLS	14
Canton	14

Filings by fiscal year

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

FY	Filings	Cert rate
FY2020	113	89.4%
FY2021	109	88.1%
FY2022	135	85.2%
FY2023	95	95.8%
FY2024	99	85.9%
FY2025	85	90.6%
FY2026	45	82.2%

Frequently asked questions

How many E-3 visas are filed in Michigan?

681 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Michigan across all available fiscal years, with 88.4% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.

What is the median E-3 visa wage in Michigan?

The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Michigan is $95,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.

Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in Michigan?

The top E-3 visa roles in Michigan are: Software Developers (149 filings), Mechanical Engineers (70 filings), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (36 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.

Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Michigan?

The top E-3 visa sponsors in Michigan are: Saras America (68 filings), General Motors Company (55 filings), Kalitta Air (35 filings).

Can Australians work in Michigan on an E-3 visa?

Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Michigan is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.