Washington has hosted 3,115 US Department of Labor LCA filings for E-3 visa workers across all available fiscal years, with 93.3% 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
168 distinct roles have been filed for E-3 visa workers in Washington.
| Role | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 1,101 | 95.8% | $160,000 | Seattle |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 311 | 93.2% | $185,037 | Seattle |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 125 | 94.4% | $158,800 | Seattle |
| Marketing Managers | 89 | 88.8% | $157,000 | Seattle |
| Lawyers | 81 | 98.8% | $172,000 | Seattle |
| Operations Research Analysts | 74 | 98.6% | $149,100 | Seattle |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 72 | 90.3% | $126,100 | Seattle |
| General and Operations Managers | 66 | 81.8% | $174,860 | Seattle |
| Accountants and Auditors | 55 | 92.7% | $126,800 | Seattle |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 49 | 93.9% | $142,251 | Bellevue |
| Management Analysts | 45 | 100.0% | $145,142 | Seattle |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 43 | 100.0% | $170,000 | Seattle |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 42 | 92.9% | $139,695 | Seattle |
| Sales Managers | 34 | 85.3% | $175,000 | Seattle |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 33 | 90.9% | $125,000 | Seattle |
| Mechanical Engineers | 31 | 100.0% | $124,000 | Seattle |
| Sales Engineers | 31 | 93.5% | $156,000 | Seattle |
| Graphic Designers | 29 | 96.6% | $174,599 | Seattle |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 28 | 96.4% | $179,540 | Seattle |
| Chief Executives | 27 | 96.3% | $250,000 | Seattle |
| Data Scientists | 25 | 96.0% | $177,200 | Redmond |
| Veterinarians | 25 | 72.0% | $110,000 | Seattle |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 24 | 91.7% | $126,163 | Seattle |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 21 | 81.0% | $83,200 | Seattle |
| Financial Managers | 21 | 90.5% | $176,215 | Bellevue |
| Civil Engineers | 20 | 95.0% | $102,987 | Seattle |
| Electrical Engineers | 20 | 95.0% | $135,000 | Seattle |
| Construction Managers | 19 | 94.7% | $159,760 | Seattle |
| Registered Nurses | 19 | 100.0% | $101,587 | Puyallup |
| Information Security Analysts | 17 | 100.0% | $187,688 | Seattle |
| Project Management Specialists | 17 | 100.0% | $149,700 | Bellevue |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 13 | 92.3% | $235,387 | Redmond |
| Statisticians | 13 | 100.0% | $148,400 | Seattle |
| Computer Network Architects | 12 | 91.7% | $163,058 | Seattle |
| Human Resources Managers | 12 | 100.0% | $185,000 | Bellevue |
| Aerospace Engineers | 11 | 90.9% | $132,806 | Seattle |
| Coaches and Scouts | 10 | 90.0% | $55,000 | Seattle |
| Logisticians | 10 | 100.0% | $151,319 | Seattle |
| Producers and Directors | 10 | 80.0% | $96,000 | 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 |
| Public Relations Managers | 9 | 88.9% | $215,200 | Seattle |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 9 | 100.0% | $110,000 | Bellevue |
| Supply Chain Managers | 9 | 100.0% | $142,800 | Seattle |
| Public Relations Specialists | 8 | 87.5% | $103,500 | Seattle |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 8 | 87.5% | $133,600 | Seattle |
| Art Directors | 7 | 100.0% | $190,000 | Seattle |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 7 | 100.0% | $125,000 | Seattle |
Top employers in Washington
Biggest E-3 visa sponsors filing in Washington.
| Employer | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 1,007 | $155,800 |
| Microsoft | 373 | $160,000 |
| 129 | $167,000 | |
| Meta | 122 | $200,000 |
| Uber | 59 | $191,000 |
| Salesforce | 24 | $195,702 |
| The Boeing Company | 24 | $128,551 |
| Magnix USA | 20 | $130,000 |
| 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 | 1,705 | $156,500 |
| Bellevue | 430 | $168,655 |
| Redmond | 425 | $159,700 |
| Kirkland | 74 | $161,255 |
| Everett | 32 | $155,300 |
| Bothell | 30 | $124,675 |
| Issaquah | 27 | $180,000 |
| Tacoma | 27 | $98,322 |
| Vancouver | 26 | $120,000 |
| Renton | 22 | $142,120 |
| Woodinville | 20 | $202,900 |
| Bellingham | 18 | $124,000 |
| Sammamish | 17 | $187,408 |
| Olympia | 16 | $101,629 |
| 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 | 473 | 93.9% | |
| FY2025 | 410 | 93.4% | |
| FY2026 | 182 | 90.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How many E-3 visas are filed in Washington?
3,115 LCA filings for E-3 visa workers in Washington across all available fiscal years, with 93.3% 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 (1,101 filings), Computer and Information Systems Managers (311 filings), Information Technology Project Managers (125 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 (1,007 filings), Microsoft (373 filings), Google (129 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.
