| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,236,055 | 87.25% | $104,510 | H-1B |
| 144,051 | 10.17% | $144,477 | PERM |
| 30,331 | 2.14% | $109,456 | E-3 Australian |
| 6,165 | 0.44% | $31,590 | H-2A |
As of May 2023, California has seen a total of 1,416,602 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in California is the H-1B visa with 1,236,055 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 87.25% of California's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 144,051 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 10.17% of California's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics Analysts | 543 | $76,989 | 88.58% |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 541 | $98,726 | 89.13% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 539 | $69,833 | 90.44% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 528 | $51,004 | 91.03% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 527 | $75,717 | 91.65% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 496 | $153,537 | 89.21% |
| Human Resources Managers | 487 | $132,000 | 89.03% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 481 | $72,998 | 88.10% |
| Pediatricians, General | 477 | $150,867 | 88.66% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 473 | $60,497 | 89.25% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 73 | $79,545 | 38.02% |
| Human Resources Managers | 72 | $133,711 | 37.50% |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 72 | $55,194 | 37.70% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 70 | $34,776 | 36.84% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 69 | $28,519 | 37.10% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 68 | $23,916 | 36.76% |
| Actuaries | 67 | $102,617 | 36.22% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 66 | $105,283 | 35.87% |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 65 | $44,113 | 35.52% |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 64 | $60,118 | 34.97% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 45,730 | $175,901 | 47.43% |
| China | 16,844 | $109,259 | 50.79% |
| South Korea | 4,340 | $147,936 | 41.14% |
| Canada | 3,905 | $143,888 | 46.41% |
| Philippines | 1,927 | $470,682 | 35.63% |
| Taiwan | 1,908 | $260,805 | 44.94% |
| Mexico | 1,361 | $87,276 | 34.68% |
| United Kingdom | 967 | $111,850 | 44.71% |
| Japan | 844 | $231,744 | 40.04% |
| France | 821 | $108,315 | 46.73% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovative Intelligent Solutions Llc | 354 | $80,852 | 89.85% |
| Chegg Inc | 353 | $135,903 | 89.59% |
| Cloudflare Inc | 351 | $139,118 | 89.31% |
| R Systems Inc | 350 | $76,664 | 89.29% |
| Photon Infotech Inc | 349 | $78,044 | 89.26% |
| Moodys Analytics Inc | 348 | $111,850 | 89.00% |
| Prospance Inc | 348 | $74,854 | 89.69% |
| University Of California Santa Cruz | 347 | $68,065 | 89.43% |
| Valiantica Inc | 345 | $76,351 | 89.38% |
| Astir It Solutions Inc | 344 | $75,755 | 89.12% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larranaga Farmsrene Larranaga | 3 | $17,066 | 100.00% |
| Jeanne Mccormack | 3 | $21,691 | 100.00% |
| D And J Packing Llc | 3 | $22,465 | 100.00% |
| Bella Vista Farming Company Llc | 3 | $31,075 | 100.00% |
| De Braga Cattle Company Inc | 3 | $22,047 | 100.00% |
| River Valley Apiary Llc | 3 | $37,752 | 100.00% |
| Todd Kenyon Winegrower Llc | 3 | $36,199 | 100.00% |
| Cook Sheep Cowesley Cook | 3 | $14,290 | 100.00% |
| Cresencio Martinez | 3 | $27,505 | 100.00% |
| Horta Grow Star Inc | 3 | $38,764 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Concepts Entertainment | 28 | $114,475 | 34.57% |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment Network America Llc | 28 | $110,658 | 34.57% |
| Github Inc | 28 | $114,955 | 34.57% |
| Flexport | 28 | $132,932 | 34.57% |
| Malwarebytes Inc | 28 | $117,291 | 35.00% |
| Siemens Mobility Inc | 28 | $100,526 | 35.00% |
| Annapurna Labs Us Inc | 28 | $140,182 | 35.00% |
| Vsp | 27 | $97,265 | 33.75% |
| Olivet University | 27 | $61,889 | 33.75% |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | 27 | $96,856 | 34.18% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Electric Power Generation | 38 | $115,371 | 84.44% |
| Consumer Electronics And Appliances Rental | 38 | $85,377 | 84.44% |
| All Other Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 38 | $75,189 | 84.44% |
| Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing | 38 | $80,398 | 84.44% |
| Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation | 38 | $94,664 | 84.44% |
| Geophysical Surveying And Mapping Services | 38 | $84,451 | 84.44% |
| Administration Of Human Resource Programs | 37 | $105,508 | 82.22% |
| Berry Except Strawberry Farming | 37 | $89,875 | 84.09% |
| Breweries | 37 | $94,485 | 84.09% |
| Grape Vineyards | 37 | $69,284 | 84.09% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photofinishing Laboratories Except One Hour | 15 | $110,212 | 88.24% |
| Institutional Furniture Manufacturing | 15 | $94,385 | 88.24% |
| Geophysical Surveying And Mapping Services | 15 | $75,007 | 88.24% |
| Custom Architectural Woodwork And Millwork Manufacturing | 15 | $72,008 | 88.24% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Canning | 14 | $71,718 | 82.35% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 14 | $40,504 | 82.35% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting Stations | 14 | $87,761 | 82.35% |
| Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 14 | $64,269 | 82.35% |
| Finance And Insurance | 14 | $80,505 | 82.35% |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 14 | $84,775 | 82.35% |
The chart below compares The average wage in California to that of the other top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in California over all years is $104,510. California has the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states, with the second highest average wage being WA with an average wage of $103,635.