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

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.

Total filings

198

Certified

167

84.3% certification rate

Median wage

$100,000

Top role

Software Developers

Top sponsor

Noonan

All roles filed in South Carolina

58 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in South Carolina.

58 roles

Role	Filings	Cert rate	Median wage
Software Developers	20	90.0%	$104,042
General and Operations Managers	17	94.1%	$105,352
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	12	66.7%	$153,713
Marketing Managers	9	100.0%	$109,000
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	8	50.0%	$61,360
Computer and Information Systems Managers	7	100.0%	$150,088
Chief Executives	6	83.3%	$341,601
Mechanical Engineers	6	100.0%	$126,060
Paramedics	6	66.7%	$53,123
Architectural and Engineering Managers	5	80.0%	$250,000
Management Analysts	5	80.0%	$131,943
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	5	100.0%	$123,600
Coaches and Scouts	4	75.0%	$68,200
Database Administrators	4	100.0%	$101,587
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	4	75.0%	$41,190
Manufacturing Engineers	4	100.0%	$80,000
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	3	66.7%	$150,000
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	3	100.0%	$87,550
Computer User Support Specialists	3	66.7%	$34,486
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	3	100.0%	$63,066
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	3	100.0%	$132,016
Materials Scientists	3	100.0%	$100,000
Physicians, All Other	3	66.7%	$125,000
Public Relations Specialists	3	100.0%	$105,000
Reporters and Correspondents	3	100.0%	$38,000
Aerospace Engineers	2	100.0%	$79,976
Computer Network Support Specialists	2	50.0%	$38,938
Computer Programmers	2	100.0%	$74,574
Construction Managers	2	100.0%	$101,541
Dietitians and Nutritionists	2	0.0%	$44,182
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	2	50.0%	$41,600
Financial Managers	2	100.0%	$136,500
Financial and Investment Analysts	2	100.0%	$127,500
Information Technology Project Managers	2	100.0%	$84,998
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	2	100.0%	$80,000
Neurologists	2	100.0%	$291,682
Operations Research Analysts	2	0.0%	$89,201
Project Management Specialists	2	100.0%	$60,637
Religious Workers, All Other	2	100.0%	$47,996
Sales Engineers	2	100.0%	$109,177
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers	2	50.0%	$62,400
Biochemists and Biophysicists	1	100.0%	$96,000
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	1	100.0%	$81,000
Biological Scientists, All Other	1	100.0%	$50,376
Commercial Pilots	1	0.0%	$115,400
Computer Network Architects	1	100.0%	$110,000
Computer Occupations, All Other	1	100.0%	$79,810
Computer Systems Analysts	1	100.0%	$74,000
Database Architects	1	100.0%	$99,000
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	1	100.0%	$75,000

Top employers in South Carolina

Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in South Carolina.

Employer	Filings
Noonan	12
Compunnel Software Group	7
Haile Gold Mine	6
Olam Agri Americas	5
Morningstar Fellowship Church	5
Metallum Global	5
Charleston County Government	5
Airsys Cooling Technologies	5
Suitebriar	4
Sew-Eurodrive	4
Reaction Time Media	4
Basic Management	4
Analytical Solutions By Kline	4
Triple P America	3
South Africa Quest	3

Top cities

Cities in South Carolina with the most E-3 visa filings.

City	Filings
Greenville	26
Charleston	19
Fort Mill	15
Columbia	15
Spartanburg	13
Kershaw	9
COLUMBIA	9
North Charleston	8
Mount Pleasant	6
Lyman	6
Greer	5
Chesnee	4
Andrews	4
West Columbia	3
Richburg	3

Filings by fiscal year

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

FY	Filings	Cert rate
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.