| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 218 | $69,397 | 83.85% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 213 | $32,384 | 86.94% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 213 | $65,142 | 87.30% |
| Pharmacists | 209 | $122,506 | 85.66% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 204 | $46,657 | 84.65% |
| Film and Video Editors | 202 | $49,936 | 84.17% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 199 | $52,361 | 83.97% |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 197 | $59,231 | 83.12% |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 196 | $48,837 | 84.12% |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | 192 | $53,820 | 83.84% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | 33 | $47,538 | 25.58% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 32 | $65,729 | 25.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 32 | $41,449 | 25.40% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 31 | $62,330 | 24.80% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 31 | $24,538 | 25.41% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 29 | $97,874 | 23.97% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 29 | $23,679 | 23.97% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 28 | $19,319 | 23.33% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 28 | $36,840 | 23.33% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 28 | $37,885 | 23.53% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuit Inc | 4,118 | $127,421 | 92.79% |
| Nvidia Corporation | 3,704 | $144,731 | 93.07% |
| Tech Mahindra Americasinc | 3,592 | $86,479 | 92.15% |
| Deloitte Touche Llp | 3,215 | $75,014 | 85.85% |
| Ibm India Private Limited | 3,215 | $75,845 | 89.21% |
| Ibm Corporation | 3,109 | $96,824 | 87.80% |
| Tech Mahindra Americas Inc | 2,905 | $88,997 | 89.27% |
| A2z Development Center Inc | 2,828 | $106,798 | 87.53% |
| Western Digital Technologies Inc | 2,704 | $114,142 | 90.50% |
| Servicenow Inc | 2,700 | $130,783 | 90.51% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Storage Inc | 367 | $128,170 | 46.11% |
| Tesla Motorsinc | 358 | $94,641 | 46.02% |
| Doordash Inc | 358 | $136,096 | 46.86% |
| Fortinet Inc | 341 | $131,512 | 46.52% |
| Waymo Llc | 304 | $119,773 | 42.34% |
| Samsung Semiconductor Inc | 303 | $131,552 | 42.68% |
| Agreeya Solutions Inc | 303 | $98,240 | 42.98% |
| Alcatel Lucent Usa Inc | 297 | $113,601 | 42.55% |
| Ibm Corporation | 287 | $107,142 | 41.72% |
| Inovant Llc | 278 | $116,870 | 42.57% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Preparation Services | 378 | $63,619 | 84.38% |
| Religious Organizations | 374 | $46,491 | 84.23% |
| Activities Related To Real Estate | 373 | $78,254 | 85.16% |
| Solar Electric Power Generation | 372 | $91,127 | 85.32% |
| Other Specialized Design Services | 367 | $70,462 | 85.95% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 366 | $86,737 | 86.52% |
| Industrial Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 363 | $92,543 | 86.02% |
| Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 360 | $142,847 | 85.71% |
| Electrical Apparatus And Equipment Wiring Supplies And Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 359 | $72,487 | 85.68% |
| Payroll Services | 358 | $108,687 | 85.44% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Services | 30 | $71,372 | 21.28% |
| Metal Coating Engraving Except Jewelry And Silverware And Allied Services To Manufacturers | 29 | $80,816 | 20.71% |
| Securities And Commodity Exchanges | 29 | $132,745 | 20.71% |
| Other Sound Recording Industries | 28 | $104,339 | 20.14% |
| Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance | 28 | $79,408 | 20.14% |
| Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 28 | $82,725 | 20.14% |
| Cut Stone And Stone Product Manufacturing | 28 | $49,569 | 20.29% |
| Media Buying Agencies | 28 | $121,628 | 20.44% |
| Stationery And Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 28 | $64,580 | 20.59% |
| Electric Power Generation | 27 | $98,863 | 20.00% |
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.