Minnesota has hosted 340 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 90.3% certified. The median annualized wage is $103,532. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Mayo Clinic as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in Minnesota
70 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Minnesota.
| Role | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 58 | 86.2% | $106,863 | Minneapolis |
| Marketing Managers | 19 | 94.7% | $130,000 | Minneapolis |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 16 | 87.5% | $94,786 | Fridley |
| General and Operations Managers | 15 | 100.0% | $93,000 | Minneapolis |
| Chief Executives | 14 | 100.0% | $254,287 | Minneapolis |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 14 | 92.9% | $171,350 | Minneapolis |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 13 | 76.9% | $61,880 | Rochester |
| Management Analysts | 12 | 100.0% | $93,117 | Bloomington |
| Physicians, All Other | 12 | 100.0% | $86,776 | Rochester |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 11 | 100.0% | $105,310 | Minneapolis |
| Accountants and Auditors | 10 | 80.0% | $77,863 | Minneapolis |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 9 | 100.0% | $163,280 | Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 8 | 87.5% | $87,495 | Minneapolis |
| Veterinarians | 8 | 62.5% | $35,347 | St. Paul |
| Commercial Pilots | 6 | 100.0% | $166,400 | Appleton |
| Animal Trainers | 5 | 100.0% | $124,800 | Northfield |
| Lawyers | 5 | 100.0% | $84,000 | Minneapolis |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 5 | 100.0% | $38,147 | St Louis Park |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 5 | 100.0% | $105,027 | Woodbury |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4 | 100.0% | $153,920 | New London |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 4 | 100.0% | $86,059 | Bloomington |
| Construction Managers | 4 | 100.0% | $125,800 | Minneapolis |
| Curators | 4 | 100.0% | $82,868 | Minneapolis |
| Health Education Specialists | 4 | 75.0% | $58,240 | Minneapolis |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 4 | 100.0% | $88,712 | Bloomington |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | 66.7% | $60,185 | Moorhead |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 3 | 100.0% | $148,957 | Eden Prairie |
| Industrial Production Managers | 3 | 100.0% | $169,166 | Eden Prairie |
| Managers, All Other | 3 | 66.7% | $300,000 | Minneapolis |
| Purchasing Managers | 3 | 100.0% | $106,000 | Plymouth |
| Sales Managers | 3 | 100.0% | $150,000 | Minneapolis |
| Art Directors | 2 | 50.0% | $167,500 | Blaine |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2 | 100.0% | $52,558 | Minneapolis |
| Database Architects | 2 | 100.0% | $128,375 | Rochester |
| Environmental Engineers | 2 | 50.0% | $72,833 | Minneapolis |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | 2 | 100.0% | $200,000 | Minneapolis |
| Information Security Analysts | 2 | 50.0% | $115,045 | Minneapolis |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 2 | 100.0% | $68,401 | Minneapolis |
| Physicists | 2 | 100.0% | $198,209 | Mahtomedi |
| Registered Nurses | 2 | 100.0% | $71,822 | Madison |
| Sales Engineers | 2 | 50.0% | $94,380 | Minneapolis |
| Search Marketing Strategists | 2 | 50.0% | $100,000 | St. Paul |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 2 | 50.0% | $125,563 | Inver Grove Heights |
| Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers | 2 | 100.0% | $90,994 | Bloomington |
| Supply Chain Managers | 2 | 100.0% | $120,158 | Faribault |
| Aerospace Engineers | 1 | 100.0% | $140,343 | Plymouth |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 1 | 100.0% | $150,000 | Eden Prairie |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 1 | 0.0% | $52,000 | Maple Grove |
| Chemists | 1 | 100.0% | $180,000 | Rochester |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 1 | 100.0% | $125,000 | Eden Prairie |
Top employers in Minnesota
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Minnesota.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | 25 | $85,820 |
| University Of Minnesota | 16 | $51,072 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | 12 | $93,538 |
| Hcl Global Systems | 10 | $122,179 |
| Flexera Global | 8 | $102,250 |
| U S Bank National Association | 8 | $107,297 |
| Bcd Travel USA | 6 | $234,712 |
| Optum Services | 6 | $113,246 |
| Sun Country | 6 | $173,222 |
| Chs | 5 | $128,625 |
| Conscious Age | 5 | $58,240 |
| Fis Management Services | 5 | $105,027 |
| Groer | 5 | $68,640 |
| Medtronic | 5 | $94,786 |
| Aero Spray | 4 | $135,200 |
Top cities
Cities in Minnesota with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 100 | $107,027 |
| Rochester | 38 | $95,221 |
| Bloomington | 16 | $90,614 |
| Eden Prairie | 16 | $112,420 |
| St. Paul | 16 | $79,320 |
| Woodbury | 13 | $102,003 |
| Maple Grove | 10 | $112,736 |
| Saint Paul | 8 | $93,779 |
| Chanhassen | 7 | $154,294 |
| Edina | 6 | $103,064 |
| Hopkins | 6 | $81,453 |
| Inver Grove Heights | 6 | $127,212 |
| Maplewood | 6 | $111,405 |
| Mounds View | 6 | $107,858 |
| Plymouth | 6 | $123,172 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Minnesota.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 53 | 90.6% | |
| FY2021 | 61 | 83.6% | |
| FY2022 | 43 | 90.7% | |
| FY2023 | 55 | 89.1% | |
| FY2024 | 54 | 88.9% | |
| FY2025 | 43 | 100.0% | |
| FY2026 | 31 | 93.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in Minnesota?
340 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Minnesota across all available fiscal years, with 90.3% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in Minnesota?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Minnesota is $103,532, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in Minnesota?
The top E-3 visa roles in Minnesota are: Software Developers (58 filings), Marketing Managers (19 filings), Computer Systems Analysts (16 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Minnesota?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in Minnesota are: Mayo Clinic (25 filings), University Of Minnesota (16 filings), Cognizant Technology Solutions US (12 filings).
Can Australians work in Minnesota on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Minnesota is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.
