We now have Quarter 4 H1B visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 PERM visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 H2A visa FY 2023 data.
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California Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

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.

Top Occupations in California (All Years)

Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Treasurers and Controllers 145 $129,948 82.39%
Quality Control Systems Managers 144 $120,664 84.21%
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 142 $63,844 83.53%
Chiropractors 141 $55,020 85.98%
Rehabilitation Counselors 139 $31,884 85.28%
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 139 $45,127 86.34%
Compliance Managers 136 $154,025 87.74%
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 134 $62,261 87.01%
Administrative Services Managers 134 $66,265 87.58%
Hospitalists 132 $174,595 87.42%
Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
California Employees Over Time
California has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 50,870 employees were hired. California peaked in 2018 with 106,682 employees, and has since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 18,356 in 2025.

Top Countries with Workers in California From PERM Program (All Years)

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%

Top Hiring Companies in California (All Years)

Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Fuzebox Software Corporation 30 $92,585 85.71%
Kpff Inc 30 $74,127 85.71%
Knobbe Martens Olson Bear Llp 30 $87,418 85.71%
Intersil Communications Inc An Intersil Corpora 30 $91,001 85.71%
Stryker Endoscopy A Division Of Stryker Corporation 30 $103,145 85.71%
Winsai Llc 30 $82,470 85.71%
Maven Companies Inc 30 $80,986 85.71%
Boomerang Commerce Inc 30 $112,789 85.71%
Scry Analytics Inc 30 $108,233 85.71%
Ostendo Technologies Inc 30 $84,153 85.71%
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Wholesome Choice Market Inc 2 $35,755 28.57%
King Penberthy Enterprises Inc 2 $29,266 28.57%
Sbs International Inc 2 $41,264,974 28.57%
Santanas Mexican Grill 2 $23,837 28.57%
Nhens Digital Inc 2 $62,286 28.57%
A1 Jays Machining 2 $73,445 28.57%
Kybien Corporation 2 $21,278 28.57%
Ye Olde Kings Head 2 $31,013 28.57%
Kousa Usa Inc 2 $48,870 28.57%
L 3 Communications Dynamic Positioning 2 $72,467 28.57%

Top Industries in California (All Years)

Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Custom Roll Forming 3 $74,374 75.00%
Passenger Car Leasing 3 $59,280 75.00%
Coal And Other Mineral And Ore Merchant Wholesalers 3 $51,873 75.00%
Knit Fabric Mills 3 $57,817 75.00%
Fertilizer Mixing Only Manufacturing 3 $114,656 75.00%
Skiing Facilities 3 $78,776 75.00%
Plate Work Manufacturing 3 $65,534 75.00%
Airport Operations 3 $80,683 75.00%
Fastener Button Needle And Pin Manufacturing 3 $56,902 100.00%
Paper Bag And Coated And Treated Paper Manufacturing 3 $79,761 100.00%
Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %

California Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

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.

State Avg Wage