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

Pennsylvania has hosted 794 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 85.8% certified. The median annualized wage is $117,894. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with The Vanguard Group as the top sponsor.

Total filings

794

Certified

681

85.8% certification rate

Median wage

$117,894

Top role

Software Developers

Top sponsor

The Vanguard Group

All roles filed in Pennsylvania

138 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Pennsylvania.

138 roles

Role	Filings	Cert rate	Median wage
Software Developers	78	88.5%	$114,026
Marketing Managers	32	84.4%	$144,144
General and Operations Managers	31	74.2%	$153,254
Chief Executives	27	96.3%	$340,000
Financial Managers	24	91.7%	$209,741
Sales Managers	24	62.5%	$178,500
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	22	95.5%	$174,179
Computer Systems Analysts	22	95.5%	$108,306
Financial and Investment Analysts	22	81.8%	$124,052
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	22	68.2%	$85,140
Accountants and Auditors	20	90.0%	$95,750
Computer and Information Systems Managers	20	90.0%	$186,971
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	19	94.7%	$72,500
Architectural and Engineering Managers	16	93.8%	$152,400
Civil Engineers	15	100.0%	$148,120
Management Analysts	15	86.7%	$123,127
Information Technology Project Managers	13	84.6%	$122,803
Business Intelligence Analysts	12	83.3%	$155,000
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	11	100.0%	$125,000
Recreation Workers	10	100.0%	$42,500
Data Scientists	9	88.9%	$90,854
Industrial Production Managers	9	100.0%	$146,000
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other	8	75.0%	$60,902
Physicians, All Other	8	75.0%	$104,091
Anesthesiologists	7	42.9%	$289,850
Electrical Engineers	7	85.7%	$130,000
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	7	85.7%	$100,000
Mechanical Engineers	7	71.4%	$112,260
Operations Research Analysts	7	100.0%	$105,000
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	7	100.0%	$98,113
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	7	71.4%	$88,000
Computer Programmers	6	100.0%	$92,591
Graphic Designers	6	100.0%	$80,264
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other	6	83.3%	$68,207
Human Resources Managers	6	100.0%	$190,000
Industrial Engineers	6	66.7%	$96,858
Chemists	5	100.0%	$79,914
Coaches and Scouts	5	40.0%	$46,000
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	5	80.0%	$62,400
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	5	80.0%	$56,925
Advertising and Promotions Managers	4	75.0%	$74,500
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	4	75.0%	$122,132
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	4	100.0%	$117,500
Computer Occupations, All Other	4	100.0%	$67,964
Computer and Information Research Scientists	4	100.0%	$157,934
Construction Managers	4	100.0%	$86,507
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	4	100.0%	$78,467
Fashion Designers	4	100.0%	$99,350
Food Service Managers	4	100.0%	$81,411
Interior Designers	4	75.0%	$102,400

Top employers in Pennsylvania

Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Pennsylvania.

Employer	Filings
The Vanguard Group	25
Macquarie Investment Management Advisers	17
Glen-Gery	17
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania	16
Piedmont Airlines	16
Deloitte	13
Urban Outfitters	10
Sap America	10
Hitachi Rail Sts USA	9
Bechtel	9
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	8
University Of Pittsburgh	8
Temple University--A Commonwealth University	8
International Sports Training Camp	7
Ecosave	7

Top cities

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

City	Filings
Philadelphia	198
Pittsburgh	83
Malvern	43
Mechanicsburg	19
PHILADELPHIA	15
Erie	14
Monaca	13
West Chester	12
Lancaster	12
King of Prussia	12
Wayne	11
Bala Cynwyd	11
Newtown Square	10
Exton	7
Allentown	7

Filings by fiscal year

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

FY	Filings	Cert rate
FY2020	129	86.8%
FY2021	113	90.3%
FY2022	134	89.6%
FY2023	111	81.1%
FY2024	132	79.5%
FY2025	105	91.4%
FY2026	70	80.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many E-3 visas are filed in Pennsylvania?

794 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Pennsylvania across all available fiscal years, with 85.8% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.

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

The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Pennsylvania is $117,894, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.

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

The top E-3 visa roles in Pennsylvania are: Software Developers (78 filings), Marketing Managers (32 filings), General and Operations Managers (31 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.

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

The top E-3 visa sponsors in Pennsylvania are: The Vanguard Group (25 filings), Macquarie Investment Management Advisers (17 filings), Glen-Gery (17 filings).

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

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