South Carolina has hosted 198 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 84.3% certified. The median annualized wage is $100,000. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Noonan as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in South Carolina
58 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in South Carolina.
Top employers in South Carolina
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in South Carolina.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Noonan | 12 | $87,500 |
| Compunnel Software Group | 7 | $98,000 |
| Haile Gold Mine | 6 | $143,291 |
| Airsys Cooling Technologies | 5 | $250,000 |
| Charleston County Government | 5 | $51,834 |
| Metallum Global | 5 | $235,000 |
| Morningstar Fellowship Church | 5 | $35,422 |
| Olam Agri Americas | 5 | $123,600 |
| Analytical Solutions By Kline | 4 | $101,587 |
| Basic Management | 4 | $114,673 |
| Reaction Time Media | 4 | $75,480 |
| Sew-Eurodrive | 4 | $492,500 |
| Suitebriar | 4 | $107,000 |
| Aecom Technical Services | 3 | $63,066 |
| College Of Charleston | 3 | $100,000 |
Top cities
Cities in South Carolina with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 29 | $120,000 |
| Charleston | 24 | $104,673 |
| Columbia | 24 | $105,794 |
| Spartanburg | 17 | $101,500 |
| Fort Mill | 16 | $104,042 |
| Kershaw | 9 | $150,426 |
| Mount Pleasant | 9 | $79,976 |
| North Charleston | 8 | $57,970 |
| Greer | 7 | $200,000 |
| Lyman | 6 | $475,000 |
| Andrews | 4 | $107,000 |
| Chesnee | 4 | $75,480 |
| Anderson | 3 | $48,693 |
| Richburg | 3 | $132,016 |
| West Columbia | 3 | $150,000 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in South Carolina.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 24 | 83.3% | |
| FY2021 | 24 | 100.0% | |
| FY2022 | 28 | 71.4% | |
| FY2023 | 30 | 86.7% | |
| FY2024 | 33 | 81.8% | |
| FY2025 | 37 | 86.5% | |
| FY2026 | 22 | 81.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in South Carolina?
198 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in South Carolina across all available fiscal years, with 84.3% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in South Carolina?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in South Carolina is $100,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in South Carolina?
The top E-3 visa roles in South Carolina are: Software Developers (20 filings), General and Operations Managers (17 filings), Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (12 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in South Carolina?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in South Carolina are: Noonan (12 filings), Compunnel Software Group (7 filings), Haile Gold Mine (6 filings).
Can Australians work in South Carolina on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and South 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.
