| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,132,362 | 86.89% | $100,819 | H-1B |
| 137,987 | 10.59% | $145,140 | PERM |
| 27,949 | 2.14% | $107,091 | E-3 Australian |
| 4,960 | 0.38% | $29,309 | H-2A |
As of May 2023, California has seen a total of 1,303,258 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in California is the H-1B visa with 1,132,362 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 86.89% of California's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 137,987 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 10.59% of California's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | 327 | $71,720 | 80.94% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 322 | $82,983 | 80.50% |
| Risk Management Specialists | 320 | $89,376 | 80.60% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 320 | $70,300 | 82.47% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 319 | $46,608 | 82.86% |
| Supply Chain Managers | 315 | $128,181 | 85.37% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 314 | $73,519 | 90.49% |
| Designers, All Other | 294 | $48,076 | 86.22% |
| Photonics Engineers | 293 | $123,216 | 89.33% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 284 | $102,961 | 86.85% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | 50 | $94,407 | 32.47% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 46 | $24,682 | 30.07% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 46 | $65,522 | 30.87% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 45 | $36,724 | 30.41% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 44 | $91,205 | 29.73% |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 43 | $46,440 | 29.05% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 43 | $151,401 | 29.25% |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 42 | $25,604 | 28.57% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 42 | $44,953 | 28.77% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 41 | $57,436 | 28.08% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 42,735 | $178,228 | 48.91% |
| China | 15,777 | $108,656 | 53.06% |
| South Korea | 4,032 | $154,868 | 40.97% |
| Canada | 3,684 | $145,079 | 47.74% |
| Taiwan | 1,769 | $272,719 | 36.38% |
| Philippines | 1,733 | $517,903 | 45.04% |
| Mexico | 1,231 | $85,995 | 37.92% |
| United Kingdom | 913 | $111,050 | 45.38% |
| Japan | 796 | $241,546 | 40.24% |
| France | 786 | $107,939 | 47.61% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebay Inc | 6,761 | $131,868 | 94.64% |
| Cisco Systems Inc | 6,472 | $128,075 | 97.10% |
| Tesla Inc | 5,421 | $117,383 | 98.26% |
| Meta Platforms Inc | 5,164 | $161,082 | 94.01% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 5,123 | $123,642 | 98.46% |
| Larsen Toubro Infotech Limited | 4,620 | $69,860 | 90.50% |
| Oracle America Inc | 4,463 | $117,564 | 92.02% |
| Uber Technologies Inc | 4,460 | $120,819 | 93.03% |
| Capgemini America Inc | 4,237 | $93,493 | 93.95% |
| Ust Global Inc | 4,156 | $65,704 | 92.27% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snap Inc | 482 | $109,926 | 33.22% |
| Autodesk Inc | 475 | $119,666 | 40.77% |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers | 460 | $106,053 | 41.67% |
| Hewlett Packard Company | 428 | $96,594 | 43.76% |
| Srs Consulting Inc | 411 | $125,253 | 42.90% |
| Visa Usa | 406 | $116,317 | 43.52% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 404 | $127,885 | 44.35% |
| Qualcomm Innovation Center Inc | 403 | $96,846 | 45.64% |
| Blizzard Entertainment Inc | 385 | $493,590 | 47.18% |
| Sandisk Corporation | 371 | $106,300 | 46.55% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | 70 | $91,401 | 86.42% |
| Voluntary Health Organizations | 70 | $68,270 | 86.42% |
| Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming | 70 | $94,590 | 86.42% |
| Child And Youth Services | 69 | $48,389 | 85.19% |
| Printing | 69 | $71,749 | 85.19% |
| New Housing For Sale Builders | 69 | $70,536 | 86.25% |
| Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 68 | $68,576 | 85.00% |
| Coffee And Tea Manufacturing | 68 | $76,428 | 85.00% |
| Office Supplies Except Paper Manufacturing | 68 | $82,330 | 85.00% |
| Advertising Material Distribution Services | 68 | $99,649 | 86.08% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather And Hide Tanning And Finishing | 1 | $106,933 | 3.45% |
| Funds Trusts And Other Financial Vehicles | 1 | $116,522 | 3.45% |
| Other Marine Fishing | 1 | $38,646 | 3.45% |
| Air And Gas Compressor Manufacturing | 1 | $36,525 | 3.45% |
| Lawn And Garden Equipment And Supplies Retailers | 1 | $50,336 | 3.45% |
| Pulp Mills | 1 | $65,666 | 3.45% |
| Mining Except Oil And Gas | 1 | $83,387 | 3.57% |
| Cookie Cracker And Pasta Manufacturing | 1 | $79,227 | 3.57% |
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 $100,819. 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 $99,834.