| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,324 | 81.55% | $73,386 | H-1B |
| 3,158 | 13.33% | $55,963 | PERM |
| 1,065 | 4.49% | $25,084 | H-2A |
| 150 | 0.63% | $79,141 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Alabama has seen a total of 23,697 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Alabama is the H-1B visa with 19,324 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 81.55% of Alabama's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 3,158 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 13.33% of Alabama's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Managers | 20 | $65,689 | 76.92% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 20 | $47,628 | 80.00% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 20 | $37,937 | 83.33% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 20 | $48,960 | 83.33% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 19 | $54,552 | 82.61% |
| Animal Scientists | 18 | $55,435 | 78.26% |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 18 | $53,199 | 78.26% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 18 | $84,817 | 78.26% |
| Economists | 17 | $58,847 | 77.27% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 17 | $48,686 | 80.95% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programmers | 3 | $49,442 | 60.00% |
| Credit Analysts | 3 | $71,095 | 60.00% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $32,830 | 60.00% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 3 | $50,197 | 60.00% |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 3 | $72,883 | 60.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 3 | $45,053 | 60.00% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3 | $81,446 | 60.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 3 | $53,726 | 60.00% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 3 | $90,813 | 60.00% |
| Personal Care Aides | 3 | $15,371 | 60.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 767 | $44,637 | 47.94% |
| Vietnam | 402 | $20,793 | 52.41% |
| India | 334 | $96,533 | 46.98% |
| China | 206 | $29,462 | 47.03% |
| Mexico | 85 | $60,403 | 40.67% |
| Canada | 58 | $81,440 | 39.46% |
| Philippines | 48 | $42,723 | 36.36% |
| Pakistan | 38 | $99,115 | 40.43% |
| Brazil | 37 | $61,477 | 44.58% |
| Germany | 27 | $79,416 | 36.49% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protective Life Insurance Company | 9 | $67,341 | 81.82% |
| Ingenics Corporation | 9 | $78,411 | 81.82% |
| Epl Inc | 9 | $58,947 | 81.82% |
| Providence Hospital | 9 | $89,745 | 81.82% |
| Warren Averett Companies Llc | 9 | $61,591 | 81.82% |
| Sv It Inc | 9 | $62,720 | 81.82% |
| Cavalier It Inc | 9 | $57,604 | 81.82% |
| Continental Motors Inc | 9 | $61,674 | 90.00% |
| Mecedes Benz Us International Inc | 9 | $68,980 | 90.00% |
| Ernst Amp Young Us Llp | 9 | $63,158 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Beauty Supply | 1 | $17,035 | 33.33% |
| Purohit Pediatric Clinic Llc | 1 | $187,200 | 33.33% |
| Birmingham Infectious Diseases Pc | 1 | $187,200 | 33.33% |
| Suns Enterprises Inc | 1 | $24,752 | 33.33% |
| Generics Bidco I Llc Dba Par Pharmaceutical | 1 | $93,683 | 33.33% |
| Birmingham Autobody Parts Supply Inc | 1 | $54,912 | 33.33% |
| Oec Of Alabama Inc | 1 | $20,280 | 33.33% |
| Daemyung Usa Llc | 1 | $54,933 | 33.33% |
| Xpress Food Mart Inc Dba Gallaria Jet Pep | 1 | $16,910 | 33.33% |
| Hfi Llc | 1 | $55,702 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonferrous Metal Except Aluminum Smelting And Refining | 12 | $48,676 | 85.71% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 12 | $58,228 | 85.71% |
| Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing | 12 | $52,695 | 85.71% |
| Warehousing And Storage | 12 | $62,216 | 92.31% |
| Precision Turned Product Manufacturing | 11 | $48,033 | 84.62% |
| Marketing Consulting Services | 11 | $69,714 | 84.62% |
| Employment Placement Agencies | 11 | $66,072 | 84.62% |
| Automotive Body Paint And Interior Repair And Maintenance | 11 | $48,004 | 84.62% |
| Resin Synthetic Rubber And Artificial And Synthetic Fibers And Filaments Manufacturing | 11 | $55,642 | 84.62% |
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 11 | $65,308 | 84.62% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Street And Bridge Construction | 4 | $59,295 | 80.00% |
| Alumina Refining And Primary Aluminum Production | 4 | $62,946 | 80.00% |
| Stone Mining And Quarrying | 4 | $75,821 | 80.00% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 4 | $94,474 | 80.00% |
| Limited Service Restaurants | 4 | $48,069 | 80.00% |
| Regulation And Administration Of Communications Electric Gas And Other Utilities | 4 | $100,022 | 80.00% |
| Automotive Body Paint And Interior Repair And Maintenance | 4 | $68,272 | 80.00% |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 4 | $49,452 | 80.00% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 4 | $49,561 | 80.00% |
| Support Activities For Forestry | 4 | $46,623 | 80.00% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Alabama to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Alabama over all years is $73,386. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.