Texas has hosted 5,580 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 89.8% certified. The median annualized wage is $124,800. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Amazon as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in Texas
261 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Texas.
Top employers in Texas
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Texas.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 76 | $150,350 |
| Infosys | 70 | $109,886 |
| Kastech Solutions | 67 | $93,000 |
| Ernst & Young | 62 | $198,490 |
| Tekaccel | 61 | $105,997 |
| Macquarie Global Services (USA) | 59 | $125,000 |
| Nextdecade Lng | 53 | $185,000 |
| Tesla | 53 | $160,000 |
| Bechtel | 46 | $161,747 |
| Horkus Solutions | 39 | $90,522 |
| JPMorgan Chase | 39 | $173,000 |
| Schlumberger Technology | 38 | $128,255 |
| Deloitte | 34 | $158,172 |
| Broken Hill Proprietary (USA) | 33 | $163,904 |
| Woodside Energy USA Services | 33 | $249,170 |
Top cities
Cities in Texas with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1,334 | $150,000 |
| Austin | 1,288 | $134,000 |
| Dallas | 522 | $125,000 |
| Plano | 259 | $114,400 |
| Irving | 241 | $99,969 |
| Frisco | 150 | $105,499 |
| San Antonio | 106 | $110,099 |
| Spring | 100 | $110,000 |
| Richardson | 97 | $110,300 |
| Fort Worth | 77 | $111,651 |
| Little Elm | 73 | $105,997 |
| The Woodlands | 67 | $115,253 |
| Sugar Land | 50 | $102,025 |
| McKinney | 49 | $102,000 |
| Coppell | 42 | $123,500 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Texas.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 653 | 91.1% | |
| FY2021 | 722 | 89.8% | |
| FY2022 | 946 | 89.7% | |
| FY2023 | 823 | 89.4% | |
| FY2024 | 855 | 90.4% | |
| FY2025 | 1,055 | 89.3% | |
| FY2026 | 526 | 89.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in Texas?
5,580 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Texas across all available fiscal years, with 89.8% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in Texas?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Texas is $124,800, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in Texas?
The top E-3 visa roles in Texas are: Software Developers (1,040 filings), General and Operations Managers (417 filings), Information Technology Project Managers (186 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Texas?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in Texas are: Amazon (76 filings), Infosys (70 filings), Kastech Solutions (67 filings).
Can Australians work in Texas on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Texas is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.
