Washington has hosted 3,205 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 93.1% certified. The median annualized wage is $156,000. The most-filed role is Software Developers, with Amazon as the top sponsor.
All roles filed in Washington
169 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Washington.
| Role | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 1,124 | 95.7% | $160,000 | Seattle |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 318 | 93.1% | $185,554 | Seattle |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 128 | 94.5% | $159,850 | Seattle |
| Marketing Managers | 94 | 88.3% | $156,354 | Seattle |
| Lawyers | 84 | 98.8% | $172,300 | Seattle |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 75 | 90.7% | $126,200 | Seattle |
| Operations Research Analysts | 74 | 98.6% | $149,100 | Seattle |
| General and Operations Managers | 67 | 80.6% | $174,720 | Seattle |
| Accountants and Auditors | 58 | 93.1% | $125,000 | Seattle |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 49 | 93.9% | $142,251 | Bellevue |
| Management Analysts | 45 | 100.0% | $145,142 | Seattle |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 43 | 93.0% | $139,695 | Seattle |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 43 | 100.0% | $170,000 | Seattle |
| Sales Managers | 35 | 85.7% | $175,000 | Seattle |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 34 | 91.2% | $126,225 | Seattle |
| Mechanical Engineers | 33 | 97.0% | $124,000 | Seattle |
| Sales Engineers | 31 | 93.5% | $156,000 | Seattle |
| Graphic Designers | 30 | 96.7% | $177,300 | Seattle |
| Data Scientists | 29 | 96.6% | $184,341 | Redmond |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 28 | 96.4% | $179,540 | Seattle |
| Chief Executives | 27 | 96.3% | $250,000 | Seattle |
| Veterinarians | 26 | 73.1% | $112,390 | Seattle |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 24 | 91.7% | $126,163 | Seattle |
| Civil Engineers | 22 | 95.5% | $102,987 | Seattle |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 21 | 81.0% | $83,200 | Seattle |
| Electrical Engineers | 21 | 95.2% | $135,000 | Seattle |
| Financial Managers | 21 | 90.5% | $176,215 | Bellevue |
| Project Management Specialists | 21 | 95.2% | $150,550 | Bellevue |
| Registered Nurses | 20 | 100.0% | $101,587 | Puyallup |
| Construction Managers | 19 | 94.7% | $159,760 | Seattle |
| Information Security Analysts | 19 | 100.0% | $187,688 | Redmond |
| Computer Network Architects | 13 | 92.3% | $158,115 | Seattle |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 13 | 92.3% | $235,387 | Redmond |
| Statisticians | 13 | 100.0% | $148,400 | Seattle |
| Coaches and Scouts | 12 | 91.7% | $55,000 | Seattle |
| Human Resources Managers | 12 | 100.0% | $185,000 | Bellevue |
| Aerospace Engineers | 11 | 90.9% | $132,806 | Seattle |
| Logisticians | 10 | 100.0% | $151,319 | Seattle |
| Producers and Directors | 10 | 70.0% | $96,000 | Seattle |
| Public Relations Managers | 10 | 90.0% | $219,443 | Seattle |
| Supply Chain Managers | 10 | 90.0% | $145,700 | Seattle |
| Chiropractors | 9 | 77.8% | $58,000 | Anacortes |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 9 | 66.7% | $160,000 | Redmond |
| Human Resources Specialists | 9 | 77.8% | $185,000 | Seattle |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 9 | 77.8% | $108,150 | Seattle |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 9 | 100.0% | $110,000 | Bellevue |
| Chemical Engineers | 8 | 100.0% | $124,415 | Blaine |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 8 | 75.0% | $218,544 | Seattle |
| Public Relations Specialists | 8 | 87.5% | $103,500 | Seattle |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 8 | 87.5% | $133,600 | Seattle |
Top employers in Washington
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Washington.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 1,037 | $155,900 |
| Microsoft | 384 | $160,074 |
| 130 | $167,000 | |
| Meta | 124 | $200,226 |
| Uber | 60 | $191,385 |
| Salesforce | 24 | $195,702 |
| The Boeing Company | 24 | $128,551 |
| Magnix USA | 21 | $140,000 |
| T-Mobile USA | 19 | $165,000 |
| Insight Global | 15 | $99,195 |
| Hcl America | 14 | $128,211 |
| Doordash | 13 | $241,000 |
| Willow Technologies | 13 | $133,650 |
| Deloitte | 12 | $176,400 |
| Ernst & Young | 12 | $145,000 |
Top cities
Cities in Washington with the most E-3 visa filings.
| City | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1,752 | $156,754 |
| Bellevue | 440 | $168,000 |
| Redmond | 436 | $160,000 |
| Kirkland | 75 | $160,000 |
| Everett | 33 | $160,000 |
| Bothell | 30 | $124,675 |
| Issaquah | 29 | $180,200 |
| Tacoma | 29 | $98,322 |
| Vancouver | 27 | $120,000 |
| Renton | 22 | $142,120 |
| Bellingham | 21 | $124,000 |
| Woodinville | 20 | $202,900 |
| Sammamish | 18 | $186,454 |
| Olympia | 17 | $107,224 |
| Kent | 13 | $83,221 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend for E-3 visa filings in Washington.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 545 | 93.6% | |
| FY2021 | 553 | 94.4% | |
| FY2022 | 509 | 93.5% | |
| FY2023 | 443 | 91.4% | |
| FY2024 | 469 | 93.8% | |
| FY2025 | 408 | 93.4% | |
| FY2026 | 278 | 90.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in Washington?
3,205 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Washington across all available fiscal years, with 93.1% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median E-3 visa wage in Washington?
The median annualized wage for E-3 visa workers in Washington is $156,000, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded.
Which roles get the most E-3 visa filings in Washington?
The top E-3 visa roles in Washington are: Software Developers (1,124 filings), Computer and Information Systems Managers (318 filings), Information Technology Project Managers (128 filings). The full list of roles filed is shown on this page.
Which employers sponsor the most E-3 visas in Washington?
The top E-3 visa sponsors in Washington are: Amazon (1,037 filings), Microsoft (384 filings), Google (130 filings).
Can Australians work in Washington on an E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and Washington is one of the US states with active E-3 sponsorship. The data on this page shows the employers and roles being filed there.
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