| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | 353 | $46,800 | 88.03% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 298 | $78,714 | 89.49% |
| Electrical Engineers | 250 | $72,419 | 88.03% |
| Management Analysts | 242 | $61,373 | 88.64% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 219 | $117,163 | 83.91% |
| Physical Therapists | 210 | $66,951 | 85.37% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 208 | $74,073 | 92.04% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 151 | $47,106 | 82.51% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 146 | $59,530 | 83.43% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 138 | $58,636 | 82.63% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 1 | $24,565 | 3.03% |
| Fence Erectors | 1 | $31,325 | 3.45% |
| Farm Labor Contractors | 1 | $24,939 | 3.70% |
| Farm and Ranch Managers | 1 | $24,357 | 4.35% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 36 | $51,456 | 90.00% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 36 | $58,729 | 97.30% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 33 | $61,163 | 89.19% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 32 | $76,148 | 88.89% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 31 | $43,767 | 93.94% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 30 | $82,551 | 93.75% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 27 | $53,082 | 90.00% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 24 | $99,036 | 80.00% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 22 | $58,845 | 84.62% |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 22 | $44,290 | 88.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Technology Solutions Inc | 21 | $58,012 | 87.50% |
| Srk Solutions Inc | 21 | $52,888 | 87.50% |
| Mphasis Corporation | 21 | $64,587 | 87.50% |
| Legacy Vulcan Llc | 21 | $83,911 | 87.50% |
| The University Of West Alabama | 20 | $32,606 | 83.33% |
| Vintage Pharmaceuticals Llc | 20 | $67,704 | 83.33% |
| The Health Care Authority Of The City Of Huntsvill | 20 | $130,678 | 83.33% |
| Smp Automotive Systems Alabama Inc | 20 | $78,610 | 83.33% |
| Bbva Usa | 20 | $87,468 | 86.96% |
| Nucor Steel Decatur Llc | 20 | $83,971 | 86.96% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullek Farms | 3 | $29,134 | 100.00% |
| Richard D Slay | 3 | $29,834 | 100.00% |
| Lane Cattle Company Llc | 3 | $27,969 | 100.00% |
| Hayes Farm | 3 | $26,610 | 100.00% |
| Clark Farms Partnership | 3 | $25,979 | 100.00% |
| Dennis Nursery Greenhouses Inc | 3 | $29,834 | 100.00% |
| Little Pines Farm Llc | 3 | $27,969 | 100.00% |
| Murphree Seed Farm Inc | 3 | $27,269 | 100.00% |
| Jeremy Glenn Calvert | 3 | $22,672 | 100.00% |
| Bonnie Plants Llc 75 2 | 2 | $29,484 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Coin Inc | 2 | $55,806 | 22.22% |
| Greene County Hosptial And Nursing Home | 2 | $36,982 | 25.00% |
| Navigator Development Group Inc | 2 | $78,156 | 25.00% |
| Montgomery Baptist Outreach Services Corp | 2 | $136,687 | 25.00% |
| New South Express Llc | 2 | $69,774 | 25.00% |
| Hyco Systems Inc | 2 | $60,840 | 25.00% |
| Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Inc | 2 | $62,723 | 25.00% |
| Carefusion Corporation | 2 | $58,240 | 25.00% |
| Calvary Baptist Church | 2 | $45,604 | 25.00% |
| The University Of West Alabama | 2 | $41,737 | 25.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 19 | $77,476 | 82.61% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 19 | $64,076 | 86.36% |
| Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine And Engine Parts Manufacturing | 19 | $82,167 | 90.48% |
| Motor Vehicle Body And Trailer Manufacturing | 19 | $78,211 | 90.48% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 18 | $54,799 | 85.71% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 18 | $57,194 | 90.00% |
| Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 18 | $98,331 | 90.00% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 18 | $75,107 | 90.00% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 18 | $86,172 | 90.00% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $71,612 | 89.47% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Body And Trailer Manufacturing | 7 | $96,984 | 87.50% |
| Nail Salons | 7 | $21,582 | 87.50% |
| Accounting Tax Preparation Bookkeeping And Payroll Services | 7 | $58,992 | 87.50% |
| Rolling Mill And Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 7 | $77,578 | 87.50% |
| Resin Synthetic Rubber And Artificial And Synthetic Fibers And Filaments Manufacturing | 7 | $48,256 | 87.50% |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 6 | $85,606 | 75.00% |
| Paperboard Mills | 6 | $75,119 | 85.71% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 6 | $70,703 | 85.71% |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 6 | $28,094 | 85.71% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 6 | $78,936 | 85.71% |
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.