Utah has hosted 515 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 85.6% certified. The median annualized wage is $115,000. The most-filed role is General and Operations Managers, with Kennecott Utah Copper as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in Utah
92 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Utah.
| Role | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 44 | 93.2% | $134,622 | Salt Lake City |
| Chief Executives | 33 | 81.8% | $224,000 | Salt Lake City |
| Marketing Managers | 30 | 93.3% | $107,500 | Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 21 | 76.2% | $52,000 | Riverton |
| Sales Managers | 20 | 75.0% | $140,000 | Park City |
| Software Developers | 19 | 89.5% | $135,000 | Salt Lake City |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 18 | 77.8% | $124,446 | South Jordan |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 17 | 88.2% | $150,000 | Salt Lake City |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 15 | 93.3% | $149,822 | Salt Lake City |
| Accountants and Auditors | 13 | 84.6% | $80,127 | Salt Lake City |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 13 | 84.6% | $185,415 | Salt Lake City |
| Coaches and Scouts | 13 | 53.8% | $52,000 | South Jordan |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 12 | 100.0% | $163,491 | Cottonwood Heights |
| Materials Engineers | 11 | 90.9% | $121,784 | South Jordan |
| Human Resources Managers | 10 | 90.0% | $152,119 | South Jordan |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 9 | 77.8% | $145,000 | Ogden |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 9 | 88.9% | $100,000 | Salt Lake City |
| Management Analysts | 9 | 88.9% | $170,000 | Park City |
| Project Management Specialists | 9 | 77.8% | $91,000 | Lehi |
| Film and Video Editors | 8 | 75.0% | $56,930 | Lehi |
| Financial Managers | 8 | 100.0% | $178,119 | Lehi |
| Graphic Designers | 7 | 71.4% | $40,000 | Draper |
| Lawyers | 7 | 71.4% | $240,000 | Salt Lake City |
| Managers, All Other | 7 | 71.4% | $77,917 | South Jordan |
| Mechanical Engineers | 7 | 100.0% | $105,000 | Murray |
| Public Relations Specialists | 7 | 85.7% | $75,000 | Salt Lake City |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 6 | 100.0% | $46,492 | Eagle Mountain |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 6 | 83.3% | $51,634 | Saint George |
| Electrical Engineers | 5 | 80.0% | $98,000 | Salt Lake City |
| Veterinarians | 5 | 80.0% | $200,000 | Millcreek |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 4 | 75.0% | $125,900 | Lehi |
| Construction Managers | 4 | 75.0% | $95,555 | Eden |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 4 | 75.0% | $172,000 | Hurricane |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 4 | 75.0% | $58,642 | Salt Lake City |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 4 | 75.0% | $100,000 | Park City |
| Transportation Engineers | 4 | 100.0% | $85,000 | Pleasant Grove |
| Data Scientists | 3 | 100.0% | $181,000 | Sugar House |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | 100.0% | $130,042 | Salt Lake City |
| Investment Fund Managers | 3 | 100.0% | $120,000 | Park City |
| Operations Research Analysts | 3 | 33.3% | $110,802 | Ogden |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 3 | 100.0% | $90,000 | Salt Lake City |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 3 | 100.0% | $31,200 | Salt Lake City |
| Training and Development Specialists | 3 | 66.7% | $98,800 | Draper |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 3 | 100.0% | $140,000 | Salt Lake City |
| Anesthesiologists | 2 | 50.0% | $387,136 | Salt Lake City |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 2 | 50.0% | $50,900 | South Jordan |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | 100.0% | $133,982 | Salt Lake City |
| Art Directors | 2 | 100.0% | $120,000 | Salt Lake City |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 2 | 100.0% | $59,610 | Salt Lake City |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 2 | 100.0% | $171,250 | Salt Lake City |
Top employers in Utah
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Utah.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Kennecott Utah Copper | 28 | $130,166 |
| Rio Tinto Services | 17 | $92,206 |
| University Of Utah | 15 | $130,042 |
| Thiess Mining USA | 14 | $208,187 |
| Breeze Aviation Group | 8 | $166,982 |
| Wasatch Advisors | 8 | $165,000 |
| Russell Mineral Equipment | 7 | $195,000 |
| Stampin Up | 7 | $53,560 |
| Utah Athletic Foundation | 7 | $48,100 |
| Beach Financial Group | 6 | $198,000 |
| Qualtrics | 6 | $143,000 |
| Deloitte | 5 | $135,803 |
| Ernst & Young | 5 | $80,127 |
| Society Of Visual Storytelling | 5 | $44,470 |
| Williamsburg Learning | 5 | $50,000 |
Top cities
Cities in Utah with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 155 | $121,388 |
| South Jordan | 65 | $125,000 |
| Park City | 48 | $146,673 |
| Lehi | 46 | $92,000 |
| Ogden | 20 | $112,611 |
| Provo | 19 | $115,000 |
| Murray | 18 | $102,500 |
| Draper | 16 | $84,000 |
| Pleasant Grove | 8 | $80,000 |
| West Valley City | 8 | $91,000 |
| American Fork | 7 | $148,138 |
| Cottonwood Heights | 7 | $166,982 |
| Riverton | 7 | $53,560 |
| Saratoga Springs | 6 | $130,000 |
| Midvale | 5 | $150,000 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Utah.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 63 | 88.9% | |
| FY2021 | 70 | 90.0% | |
| FY2022 | 84 | 85.7% | |
| FY2023 | 89 | 80.9% | |
| FY2024 | 71 | 88.7% | |
| FY2025 | 92 | 83.7% | |
| FY2026 | 46 | 82.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in Utah?
515 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Utah across all available fiscal years, with 85.6% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in Utah?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Utah 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 Utah?
The top E-3 visa roles in Utah are: General and Operations Managers (44 filings), Chief Executives (33 filings), Marketing Managers (30 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Utah?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in Utah are: Kennecott Utah Copper (28 filings), Rio Tinto Services (17 filings), University Of Utah (15 filings).
Can Australians work in Utah on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Utah is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.
