| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat Inc | 279 | $106,582 | 86.38% |
| Patni Americas Inc | 278 | $69,478 | 86.07% |
| Technosoft Corporation | 276 | $85,059 | 85.71% |
| Shutterfly Inc | 274 | $91,951 | 85.36% |
| Anaplan Inc | 273 | $140,380 | 85.31% |
| Hortonworks Inc | 273 | $112,042 | 85.31% |
| Anthem Inc | 273 | $103,795 | 85.31% |
| Sephora Usa Inc | 273 | $128,825 | 85.58% |
| Castlight Health Inc | 271 | $130,219 | 84.95% |
| M Arthur Gensler Jr Associates Inc | 270 | $62,978 | 84.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Advanced Technologies Inc | 23 | $100,492 | 35.94% |
| Fresenius Usa Inc | 23 | $115,043 | 35.94% |
| Asml Usinc | 22 | $121,334 | 34.38% |
| Ashbro Corp | 22 | $20,890 | 34.38% |
| Addepar Inc | 22 | $121,926 | 34.92% |
| Coppercone Inc | 22 | $97,522 | 34.92% |
| Smule Inc | 22 | $104,705 | 34.92% |
| Smallboardcom | 22 | $88,249 | 34.92% |
| Stratedge Inc | 22 | $108,728 | 34.92% |
| Checkr Inc | 22 | $138,735 | 34.92% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Product Except Frozen Manufacturing | 20 | $80,742 | 86.96% |
| Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 20 | $58,320 | 86.96% |
| Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing | 20 | $86,075 | 86.96% |
| Building Inspection Services | 20 | $84,476 | 86.96% |
| Executive Offices | 20 | $80,457 | 86.96% |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 20 | $61,655 | 86.96% |
| Securities And Commodity Contracts Intermediation And Brokerage | 20 | $88,091 | 86.96% |
| Metal And Mineral Except Petroleum Merchant Wholesalers | 20 | $52,845 | 86.96% |
| Nursery And Tree Production | 19 | $79,597 | 82.61% |
| All Other Traveler Accommodation | 19 | $78,837 | 82.61% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.