| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 102 | $71,710 | 85.00% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 101 | $54,440 | 85.59% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 100 | $100,706 | 84.75% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 96 | $60,925 | 81.36% |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 96 | $116,161 | 83.48% |
| Music Directors and Composers | 95 | $42,340 | 82.61% |
| Political Scientists | 95 | $64,068 | 84.82% |
| Recreational Therapists | 94 | $55,110 | 84.68% |
| Compliance Managers | 93 | $150,930 | 84.55% |
| Clergy | 92 | $41,020 | 85.19% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | 19 | $34,208 | 19.59% |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | 18 | $35,397 | 18.75% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 18 | $81,992 | 18.75% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $62,049 | 18.75% |
| Machinists | 18 | $38,490 | 18.95% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 18 | $39,835 | 19.15% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 18 | $45,130 | 19.15% |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 17 | $41,875 | 18.28% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 17 | $33,169 | 18.48% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 17 | $85,164 | 18.48% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovative Intelligent Solutions Llc | 353 | $80,757 | 88.25% |
| Coinbase Inc | 353 | $148,143 | 88.25% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | 353 | $121,482 | 88.69% |
| Aecom Technical Services Inc | 353 | $79,915 | 88.92% |
| Itech Us Inc | 352 | $91,740 | 88.89% |
| Agreeya Solutions Inc | 351 | $73,419 | 88.86% |
| Logitech Inc | 351 | $116,206 | 88.86% |
| Flexton Inc | 349 | $114,476 | 88.58% |
| The Sphere Institute | 348 | $65,207 | 88.32% |
| Coursera Inc | 346 | $136,240 | 87.82% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webcor Construction Lp Dba Webcor Builders | 29 | $108,968 | 34.12% |
| Nordstrom Inc | 29 | $86,257 | 34.52% |
| Storm8 Inc | 29 | $113,208 | 34.52% |
| Criteo | 29 | $120,677 | 34.52% |
| Crowdstrike Inc | 28 | $160,244 | 33.33% |
| Fanatics Retail Group Fulfillment Llc | 28 | $120,492 | 33.33% |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment Network America Llc | 28 | $110,658 | 33.33% |
| Flexport | 28 | $132,932 | 33.73% |
| Personal Capital Corporation | 28 | $102,963 | 33.73% |
| Netpace Inc | 28 | $100,828 | 34.15% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Systems Services | 104 | $91,617 | 88.14% |
| Other Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 104 | $76,739 | 88.89% |
| Turbine And Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 104 | $93,433 | 88.89% |
| Other Travel Arrangement And Reservation Services | 103 | $96,289 | 88.03% |
| Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing | 102 | $47,119 | 87.18% |
| Other Insurance Related Activities | 101 | $92,798 | 87.07% |
| Open End Investment Funds | 101 | $106,168 | 87.83% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 100 | $93,022 | 87.72% |
| Independent Artists Writers And Performers | 98 | $56,046 | 85.96% |
| Agencies Brokerages And Other Insurance Related Activities | 98 | $65,723 | 85.96% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 3 | $51,383 | 7.32% |
| Construction Mining And Forestry Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 3 | $64,979 | 7.32% |
| Scenic And Sightseeing Transportation Water | 3 | $69,022 | 7.32% |
| Recreational Vehicle Dealers | 3 | $133,869 | 7.50% |
| Laminated Plastics Plate Sheet Except Packaging And Shape Manufacturing | 3 | $58,552 | 7.50% |
| Books Printing | 3 | $87,256 | 7.50% |
| Metal Can Manufacturing | 3 | $102,294 | 7.69% |
| Ornamental And Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing | 3 | $119,440 | 7.69% |
| Social Assistance | 3 | $45,739 | 7.69% |
| Other Metal Ore Mining | 2 | $85,353 | 5.13% |
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.