| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auditors | 259 | $74,327 | 86.62% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 253 | $69,688 | 86.05% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 253 | $62,976 | 86.05% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 252 | $77,726 | 86.30% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 251 | $46,868 | 87.46% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 238 | $66,457 | 83.22% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 238 | $48,609 | 83.51% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 237 | $102,415 | 83.75% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 236 | $71,316 | 84.89% |
| Life Scientists, All Other | 234 | $61,147 | 84.48% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Educators | 39 | $42,873 | 26.90% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 38 | $114,628 | 26.21% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 38 | $26,957 | 26.21% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 38 | $25,461 | 26.57% |
| Team Assemblers | 38 | $24,016 | 26.76% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 38 | $60,324 | 26.76% |
| Editors | 36 | $61,294 | 25.35% |
| Auditors | 35 | $70,597 | 24.82% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 35 | $65,689 | 24.82% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 35 | $27,628 | 24.82% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cymer Llc | 253 | $95,196 | 88.77% |
| Teqtron Inc | 252 | $90,068 | 88.42% |
| Criticalriver Inc | 252 | $80,000 | 89.05% |
| Bodhtree Solutionsinc | 252 | $72,607 | 89.05% |
| Natsoft Corporation | 251 | $91,102 | 88.69% |
| Experis Us Inc | 250 | $84,257 | 88.65% |
| Match Group Llc | 250 | $130,082 | 88.65% |
| Rgb Systems | 250 | $71,774 | 88.65% |
| Lsi Corporation | 250 | $121,075 | 88.65% |
| Avago Technologies Us Inc | 249 | $134,642 | 88.61% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardenas Bros Farming Co Inc | 2 | $23,433 | 100.00% |
| Seghesio Farms Inc | 2 | $20,852 | 100.00% |
| Yc Bc Farming Inc | 2 | $35,901 | 100.00% |
| Green Goat Landscapers Llc | 2 | $29,868 | 100.00% |
| Jose C Ramirez Gonzalez | 2 | $22,620 | 100.00% |
| Ian And Margaret Anderson | 2 | $39,936 | 100.00% |
| Mac Ag Inc | 2 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Chi Employee Benefit Company | 2 | $41,080 | 100.00% |
| Kraus Sons Ranch | 2 | $38,969 | 100.00% |
| Yolanda Chavez Farming | 2 | $22,620 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon America Inc | 21 | $69,565 | 35.00% |
| Pubmatic Inc | 21 | $127,366 | 35.00% |
| Rohde Schwarz Inc | 21 | $124,677 | 35.00% |
| Pagerduty Inc | 21 | $136,335 | 35.00% |
| 2k Games Inc | 21 | $111,104 | 35.00% |
| Mattel Sales Corp | 21 | $87,930 | 35.00% |
| Datavisor Inc | 21 | $132,500 | 35.00% |
| Clumio Inc | 21 | $148,128 | 35.00% |
| Weee Inc | 21 | $99,272 | 35.00% |
| Edelman Financial Engines | 21 | $136,790 | 35.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Food Manufacturing | 166 | $68,771 | 85.57% |
| Employment Placement Agencies And Executive Search Services | 165 | $77,728 | 85.05% |
| Land Subdivision | 163 | $119,226 | 85.79% |
| Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | 162 | $85,042 | 85.26% |
| Specialty Except Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 162 | $77,650 | 85.26% |
| Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers | 161 | $68,358 | 86.56% |
| Passenger Car Rental | 159 | $98,806 | 86.89% |
| Music Publishers | 159 | $92,357 | 87.85% |
| Lessors Of Residential Buildings And Dwellings | 155 | $81,103 | 86.11% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 155 | $91,755 | 86.11% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doll Toy And Game Manufacturing | 59 | $85,336 | 96.72% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 59 | $88,738 | 96.72% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 59 | $73,203 | 96.72% |
| Lessors Of Residential Buildings And Dwellings | 59 | $77,470 | 96.72% |
| New Single Family Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 55 | $82,100 | 90.16% |
| Metal Service Centers And Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 55 | $59,716 | 91.67% |
| Public Relations Agencies | 53 | $87,840 | 88.33% |
| Vegetable And Melon Farming | 53 | $32,708 | 88.33% |
| All Other Support Services | 53 | $81,572 | 88.33% |
| New Multifamily Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 53 | $72,006 | 88.33% |
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.