| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,715 | 82.16% | $71,184 | H-1B |
| 5,455 | 11.88% | $24,988 | H-2A |
| 2,573 | 5.61% | $249,224 | PERM |
| 159 | 0.35% | $78,835 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Arkansas has seen a total of 45,902 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Arkansas is the H-1B visa with 37,715 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 82.16% of Arkansas's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 5,455 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 11.88% of Arkansas's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 39 | $50,578 | 92.86% |
| Physical Therapists | 37 | $63,185 | 88.10% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 36 | $103,148 | 87.80% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 36 | $50,506 | 87.80% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 35 | $40,180 | 85.37% |
| Chemists | 32 | $48,138 | 80.00% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 30 | $33,508 | 75.00% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 30 | $65,516 | 83.33% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 30 | $54,652 | 83.33% |
| Sales Engineers | 30 | $92,025 | 90.91% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $32,408 | 66.67% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 4 | $22,849 | 66.67% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 3 | $26,770 | 50.00% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $37,866 | 50.00% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 3 | $63,135 | 50.00% |
| Computer Network Architects | 3 | $102,759 | 50.00% |
| Financial Managers | 3 | $70,179 | 60.00% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 3 | $74,582 | 60.00% |
| Biological Technicians | 3 | $33,266 | 60.00% |
| Sales Engineers | 3 | $75,116 | 60.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,039 | $206,100 | 42.95% |
| Vietnam | 181 | $21,010 | 38.84% |
| South Korea | 150 | $21,260 | 34.72% |
| Mexico | 80 | $42,076 | 31.50% |
| China | 57 | $63,264 | 25.91% |
| Brazil | 51 | $35,181 | 35.92% |
| Philippines | 44 | $7,966,204 | 33.85% |
| Pakistan | 36 | $101,926 | 41.38% |
| Nepal | 24 | $73,959 | 34.29% |
| South Africa | 22 | $31,111 | 43.14% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Arkansas System Division Of Agriculture | 63 | $46,674 | 94.03% |
| Fedex Freight Inc | 60 | $64,584 | 92.31% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 58 | $74,763 | 90.63% |
| Brillio Llc | 58 | $57,406 | 90.63% |
| Hcl America Inc | 57 | $62,438 | 90.48% |
| Tredence Inc | 55 | $81,239 | 90.16% |
| Tecsource International Llc | 54 | $45,998 | 90.00% |
| White River Health System Inc | 54 | $156,306 | 91.53% |
| Arcbest Technologies Inc | 51 | $85,274 | 86.44% |
| Prime Physicians Llc | 51 | $171,949 | 87.93% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon Reed Farms Inc | 13 | $22,581 | 100.00% |
| Winrock Farms Inc | 13 | $22,091 | 100.00% |
| Jhc Farms | 13 | $23,881 | 100.00% |
| April Morning Planting Company Inc | 13 | $23,406 | 100.00% |
| Watkins Family Partnership | 12 | $25,525 | 100.00% |
| High Road Farms | 12 | $24,008 | 100.00% |
| Chris Tasha Warren Farms | 12 | $22,946 | 100.00% |
| Davault Llc | 12 | $26,127 | 100.00% |
| Eat Rice Inc | 12 | $25,837 | 100.00% |
| Jack B Jackson Sons Partnership | 12 | $23,504 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrix College | 3 | $44,071 | 30.00% |
| South Arkansas Cardiology Pllc | 3 | $52,513 | 30.00% |
| Cobbvantress Inc | 3 | $93,537 | 30.00% |
| Administrative Office Of The Courts | 3 | $64,127 | 30.00% |
| Matthews Ridgeview Farms | 3 | $24,336 | 30.00% |
| Gingsumrong Venture Inc Dab Thep Thai Restaurant | 3 | $30,950 | 33.33% |
| Baxter Land Company | 3 | $23,130 | 33.33% |
| Scott Sullivan Farms | 3 | $28,787 | 37.50% |
| Badley Siding Windows Inc | 2 | $25,730 | 25.00% |
| Arkansas Blue Cross And Blue Shield | 2 | $59,104 | 25.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Bag And Coated And Treated Paper Manufacturing | 2 | $47,203 | 100.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Schools And Instruction | 2 | $41,413 | 100.00% |
| Surveying And Mapping Except Geophysical Services | 2 | $44,574 | 100.00% |
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 2 | $78,988 | 100.00% |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 2 | $31,450 | 100.00% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 2 | $39,655 | 100.00% |
| Residential Mental Health And Substance Abuse Facilities | 2 | $34,840 | 100.00% |
| Power And Communication Line And Related Structures Construction | 2 | $86,029 | 100.00% |
| All Other Insurance Related Activities | 2 | $110,968 | 100.00% |
| Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $60,008 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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The chart below compares The average wage in Arkansas to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Arkansas over all years is $71,184. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.