North Carolina has hosted 875 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 89.6% certified. The median annualized wage is $115,000. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Psa Airlines as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in North Carolina
126 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in North Carolina.
| Role | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 119 | 93.3% | $112,986 | Charlotte |
| Marketing Managers | 44 | 95.5% | $160,000 | Charlotte |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 34 | 97.1% | $142,450 | Charlotte |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 33 | 87.9% | $209,040 | Charlotte |
| General and Operations Managers | 33 | 81.8% | $160,000 | Charlotte |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 31 | 93.5% | $114,546 | Charlotte |
| Chief Executives | 25 | 84.0% | $345,168 | Charlotte |
| Management Analysts | 20 | 100.0% | $117,500 | Raleigh |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 17 | 76.5% | $109,482 | Charlotte |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 17 | 88.2% | $78,000 | Charlotte |
| Coaches and Scouts | 16 | 81.3% | $57,800 | Charlotte |
| Accountants and Auditors | 15 | 93.3% | $73,466 | Charlotte |
| Financial Managers | 15 | 93.3% | $128,761 | Apex |
| Industrial Production Managers | 15 | 100.0% | $118,000 | Charlotte |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 15 | 100.0% | $90,000 | Apex |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 14 | 92.9% | $189,720 | Charlotte |
| Database Administrators | 14 | 100.0% | $248,000 | Charlotte |
| Information Security Analysts | 14 | 100.0% | $117,343 | Winston Salem |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 12 | 75.0% | $200,000 | Holly Springs |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 12 | 91.7% | $88,000 | Charlotte |
| Database Architects | 12 | 100.0% | $128,937 | Charlotte |
| Mechanical Engineers | 12 | 66.7% | $109,408 | Mooresville |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 12 | 75.0% | $91,666 | Charlotte |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 11 | 81.8% | $126,880 | Charlotte |
| Veterinarians | 11 | 81.8% | $117,600 | Raleigh |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 10 | 90.0% | $119,829 | Charlotte |
| Electrical Engineers | 9 | 100.0% | $125,653 | Aurora |
| Sales Managers | 9 | 100.0% | $185,000 | Cary |
| Automotive Engineers | 8 | 100.0% | $98,000 | Concord |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 8 | 100.0% | $109,426 | Charlotte |
| Public Relations Specialists | 8 | 100.0% | $52,490 | Raleigh |
| Sales Engineers | 8 | 100.0% | $117,819 | Charlotte |
| Statisticians | 8 | 100.0% | $118,950 | Durham |
| Logisticians | 7 | 100.0% | $100,000 | Charlotte |
| Operations Research Analysts | 7 | 100.0% | $140,000 | Charlotte |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 6 | 83.3% | $70,900 | Apex |
| Budget Analysts | 6 | 100.0% | $59,063 | Durham |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 6 | 50.0% | $68,286 | Raleigh |
| Exercise Physiologists | 6 | 83.3% | $69,000 | Charlotte |
| Project Management Specialists | 6 | 100.0% | $109,000 | Research Triangle Park |
| Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers | 6 | 100.0% | $95,070 | Charlotte |
| Technical Writers | 6 | 100.0% | $121,800 | Raleigh |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 5 | 80.0% | $64,008 | Greenville |
| Civil Engineers | 5 | 80.0% | $85,000 | Raleigh |
| Engineers, All Other | 5 | 100.0% | $99,600 | Charlotte |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 5 | 80.0% | $80,220 | Durham |
| Producers and Directors | 5 | 60.0% | $181,999 | Greenville |
| Training and Development Managers | 5 | 100.0% | $125,778 | Pinehurst |
| Clergy | 4 | 25.0% | $53,206 | Swansboro |
| Computer Programmers | 4 | 100.0% | $126,821 | Charlotte |
Top employers in North Carolina
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in North Carolina.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Psa Airlines | 27 | $209,040 |
| Ernst & Young | 21 | $248,000 |
| Infosys | 21 | $107,413 |
| Source Cloud Technologies | 21 | $85,000 |
| Wells Fargo Bank N A | 15 | $123,677 |
| Cisco Systems | 13 | $116,168 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | 12 | $110,334 |
| Deloitte | 11 | $107,515 |
| Duke University Health System | 9 | $80,220 |
| North Carolina State University | 9 | $59,000 |
| Synechron | 9 | $119,415 |
| Butterfields Butter | 8 | $156,707 |
| Circle K Stores | 8 | $100,000 |
| Penske Racing | 8 | $131,500 |
| Compunnel Software Group | 7 | $104,770 |
Top cities
Cities in North Carolina with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 287 | $120,254 |
| Raleigh | 105 | $100,000 |
| Durham | 85 | $108,410 |
| Apex | 41 | $95,000 |
| Cary | 32 | $95,362 |
| Mooresville | 30 | $125,000 |
| Morrisville | 23 | $124,800 |
| Holly Springs | 16 | $124,700 |
| Winston-Salem | 16 | $130,000 |
| Greensboro | 15 | $140,000 |
| Research Triangle Park | 15 | $115,000 |
| Concord | 14 | $119,028 |
| Wilmington | 14 | $79,981 |
| Chapel Hill | 11 | $165,000 |
| Rocky Mount | 11 | $128,274 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in North Carolina.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 113 | 82.3% | |
| FY2021 | 106 | 94.3% | |
| FY2022 | 147 | 90.5% | |
| FY2023 | 137 | 93.4% | |
| FY2024 | 162 | 88.9% | |
| FY2025 | 137 | 90.5% | |
| FY2026 | 73 | 84.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in North Carolina?
875 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in North Carolina across all available fiscal years, with 89.6% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in North Carolina?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in North Carolina is $115,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in North Carolina?
The top E-3 visa roles in North Carolina are: Software Developers (119 filings), Marketing Managers (44 filings), Information Technology Project Managers (34 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in North Carolina?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in North Carolina are: Psa Airlines (27 filings), Ernst & Young (21 filings), Infosys (21 filings).
Can Australians work in North Carolina on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and North Carolina is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.
