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

Montana has hosted 89 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 77.5% certified. The median annualized wage is $78,000. The most-filed role is Mechanical Engineers, with Ascent Vision Technologies as the top sponsor.

Total filings

Certified

77.5% certification rate

Median wage

$78,000

Top role

Mechanical Engineers

Top sponsor

Ascent Vision Technologies

All roles filed in Montana

33 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Montana.

33 roles

Role	Filings	Cert rate	Median wage
Mechanical Engineers	9	77.8%	$93,246
Veterinarians	7	100.0%	$78,000
Computer Network Support Specialists	5	100.0%	$40,893
Construction Managers	5	40.0%	$85,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	5	20.0%	$39,582
Recreation Workers	5	60.0%	$40,200
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors	4	75.0%	$37,491
General and Operations Managers	4	100.0%	$172,500
Software Developers	4	100.0%	$123,293
Architectural and Engineering Managers	3	66.7%	$400,000
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	3	66.7%	$30,576
Commercial Pilots	3	66.7%	$126,000
Architectural and Civil Drafters	2	50.0%	$58,240
Chief Executives	2	100.0%	$186,316
Electrical Engineers	2	100.0%	$138,000
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	2	100.0%	$115,000
Industrial Engineers	2	0.0%	$95,000
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	2	100.0%	$44,000
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	2	50.0%	$23,504
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	2	50.0%	$25,700
Project Management Specialists	2	100.0%	$123,053
Registered Nurses	2	100.0%	$72,800
Writers and Authors	2	100.0%	$85,500
Actuaries	1	100.0%	$162,302
Art Directors	1	100.0%	$58,240
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	1	100.0%	$50,000
Coaches and Scouts	1	100.0%	$50,020
Critical Care Nurses	1	100.0%	$54,392
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	1	100.0%	$33,280
Landscape Architects	1	100.0%	$54,080
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	1	100.0%	$31,200
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	1	100.0%	$117,000
Web and Digital Interface Designers	1	100.0%	$58,573

Top employers in Montana

Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Montana.

Employer	Filings
Ascent Vision Technologies	7
Mclean Youking Willett Pllc	5
Garnet USA	5
Blacktail R	5
Church Universal And Triumphant	4
Belgrade School District 44	4
Tanya'S Dance Company	3
Meadow Creek Ranch	3
Highline Partners	3
Whitefish Animal Hospital	2
Tintina Montana	2
Norbys Conoco Car Care	2
Mountain Sky Guest Ranch	2
Miller-Roodell Architects	2
Janus Henderson Management US	2

Top cities

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

City	Filings
Belgrade	18
Bozeman	16
Gardiner	6
Columbia Falls	5
Alder	5
Big Sky	4
Wise River	3
Whitefish	3
West Yellowstone	2
WHITEFISH	2
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS	2
Noxon	2
Missoula	2
Great Falls	2
GREAT FALLS	2

Filings by fiscal year

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

FY	Filings	Cert rate
FY2020	15	80.0%
FY2021	12	41.7%
FY2022	15	93.3%
FY2023	10	90.0%
FY2024	14	71.4%
FY2025	13	84.6%
FY2026	10	80.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many E-3 visas are filed in Montana?

89 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Montana across all available fiscal years, with 77.5% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.

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

The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Montana is $78,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.

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

The top E-3 visa roles in Montana are: Mechanical Engineers (9 filings), Veterinarians (7 filings), Computer Network Support Specialists (5 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.

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

The top E-3 visa sponsors in Montana are: Ascent Vision Technologies (7 filings), Mclean Youking Willett Pllc (5 filings), Garnet USA (5 filings).

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

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