| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 85 | $63,243 | 79.44% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 85 | $63,276 | 83.33% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 84 | $38,644 | 84.00% |
| Mechanical Drafters | 83 | $54,381 | 83.00% |
| Search Marketing Strategists | 83 | $101,606 | 85.57% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 82 | $51,668 | 85.42% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 80 | $70,746 | 88.89% |
| Nanosystems Engineers | 79 | $109,184 | 88.76% |
| Athletic Trainers | 77 | $39,064 | 86.52% |
| Librarians | 77 | $64,853 | 86.52% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 15 | $91,657 | 16.30% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 15 | $31,461 | 16.48% |
| Electricians | 15 | $52,720 | 16.48% |
| Retail Salespersons | 15 | $26,117 | 16.48% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 14 | $47,266 | 15.56% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 14 | $54,801 | 15.56% |
| Animal Trainers | 14 | $38,544 | 15.73% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 14 | $140,999 | 15.73% |
| Biostatisticians | 14 | $93,322 | 15.73% |
| Financial Examiners | 14 | $93,029 | 16.09% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Medical Group | 30 | $192,353 | 88.24% |
| Alphatec Spine Inc | 30 | $94,599 | 88.24% |
| The Jackson Laboratory | 30 | $83,887 | 88.24% |
| Thought Byte Inc | 30 | $89,977 | 88.24% |
| Evry Usa Corporation | 30 | $79,524 | 88.24% |
| Vcarve Inc | 30 | $78,177 | 88.24% |
| Sanquest Inc | 30 | $89,375 | 88.24% |
| Petaio Inc | 30 | $123,323 | 88.24% |
| Lilee Technology Inc | 30 | $80,909 | 88.24% |
| Sauce Labs Inc | 30 | $112,370 | 88.24% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ametek Programmable Power | 2 | $105,279 | 33.33% |
| Inmage Systems Inc | 2 | $92,290 | 33.33% |
| Bm Associates Inc | 2 | $83,314 | 33.33% |
| Yasim Inc | 2 | $53,269 | 33.33% |
| Clearwire Legacy Llc | 2 | $75,920 | 33.33% |
| Severn Trent Water Purification Inc | 2 | $72,072 | 33.33% |
| Cdsca Inc | 2 | $59,873 | 33.33% |
| Youth Hope Inc | 2 | $79,654 | 33.33% |
| G Tech Technology | 2 | $62,441 | 33.33% |
| Kal America Inc | 2 | $31,876 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewelry And Silverware Manufacturing | 14 | $52,482 | 87.50% |
| Printing And Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers | 14 | $64,294 | 87.50% |
| Lawn And Garden Tractor And Home Lawn And Garden Equipment Manufacturing | 13 | $80,120 | 81.25% |
| Water Sewage And Other Systems | 13 | $79,360 | 81.25% |
| Motor Vehicle Steering And Suspension Components Except Spring Manufacturing | 13 | $69,085 | 86.67% |
| Strawberry Farming | 13 | $94,880 | 86.67% |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | 13 | $61,477 | 86.67% |
| Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Long Distance | 13 | $101,232 | 86.67% |
| Ground Or Treated Mineral And Earth Manufacturing | 13 | $74,056 | 86.67% |
| Apparel Knitting Mills | 13 | $48,763 | 86.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soap And Other Detergent Manufacturing | 5 | $56,389 | 83.33% |
| Mixed Mode Transit Systems | 4 | $92,363 | 66.67% |
| Performing Arts Companies | 4 | $52,140 | 66.67% |
| Unlaminated Plastics Film And Sheet Except Packaging Manufacturing | 4 | $100,787 | 66.67% |
| Funeral Homes And Funeral Services | 4 | $32,786 | 66.67% |
| Other Millwork Including Flooring | 4 | $55,401 | 66.67% |
| All Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 4 | $41,044 | 66.67% |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 4 | $58,729 | 66.67% |
| Linen Supply | 4 | $52,083 | 66.67% |
| Animal Food Manufacturing | 4 | $54,704 | 66.67% |
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.