| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Agents | 15 | $37,934 | 16.30% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 15 | $91,657 | 16.48% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 15 | $31,461 | 16.48% |
| Electricians | 15 | $52,720 | 16.48% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 14 | $85,029 | 15.56% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 14 | $34,839 | 15.56% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 14 | $67,783 | 15.73% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 14 | $54,801 | 15.73% |
| Financial Examiners | 14 | $93,029 | 15.73% |
| Animal Trainers | 14 | $38,544 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeurcareer Llc | 324 | $76,097 | 87.57% |
| Hcl America Solutions Inc | 323 | $99,903 | 87.30% |
| Stanford Universityslac National Accelerator Laboratory | 322 | $67,770 | 87.26% |
| Nuro Inc | 319 | $144,555 | 86.45% |
| Daz Systems Inc | 318 | $99,303 | 86.41% |
| Estuate Inc | 317 | $83,407 | 86.14% |
| Sephora Usa Inc | 316 | $132,168 | 85.87% |
| Apttus Corporation | 316 | $104,813 | 86.81% |
| Globallogic Inc | 314 | $119,350 | 86.26% |
| Mirafra Inc | 314 | $101,970 | 86.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Ledesma | 3 | $29,917 | 100.00% |
| Randhawa Ranch | 3 | $38,764 | 100.00% |
| Monument Services | 3 | $21,328 | 100.00% |
| Josh Sullivan | 3 | $33,585 | 100.00% |
| Francis Pedace | 3 | $34,299 | 100.00% |
| Mario Martinez | 3 | $27,505 | 100.00% |
| Coria Farms | 3 | $35,311 | 100.00% |
| Mcmillan Farm Management | 3 | $45,843 | 100.00% |
| Moon Mountain Farms Llc Fillmore | 3 | $36,199 | 100.00% |
| La Reina Santa Barbara Bees | 3 | $38,667 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argo Ai Llc | 26 | $140,021 | 34.67% |
| Volvo Car Technology Usa Llc | 26 | $137,464 | 34.67% |
| Xmotorsai Inc | 26 | $129,357 | 34.67% |
| Nmrr Inc Dba Brightstar Care | 26 | $27,768 | 34.67% |
| Central Cities Pizza Inc | 26 | $29,120 | 35.14% |
| Kabuki Restaurantsinc | 25 | $39,681 | 33.78% |
| Adaptive Spectrum And Signal Alignment Inc | 25 | $109,631 | 34.72% |
| Nuvasive Inc | 25 | $98,273 | 34.72% |
| Nec Corporation Of America | 25 | $99,651 | 34.72% |
| Nexant Inc | 25 | $91,074 | 34.72% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters Of Performing Arts Sports And Similar Events With Facilities | 345 | $97,670 | 87.79% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 345 | $180,462 | 88.01% |
| Child Care Services | 342 | $48,346 | 89.06% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 341 | $82,637 | 90.21% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 340 | $50,581 | 90.43% |
| Other Schools And Instruction | 333 | $58,920 | 89.28% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 327 | $106,575 | 87.90% |
| Portfolio Management And Investment Advice | 325 | $127,494 | 88.08% |
| Drugs And Druggists Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 324 | $80,278 | 88.04% |
| Residential Building Construction | 317 | $75,303 | 86.38% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 111 | $69,318 | 98.23% |
| Other Individual And Family Services | 110 | $49,023 | 98.21% |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 109 | $73,820 | 97.32% |
| Automobile And Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 109 | $77,334 | 98.20% |
| Legal Services | 108 | $62,278 | 97.30% |
| Agents And Managers For Artists Athletes Entertainers And Other Public Figures | 107 | $87,276 | 97.27% |
| Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers | 106 | $66,692 | 97.25% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 104 | $71,710 | 95.41% |
| Apparel Manufacturing | 104 | $61,575 | 96.30% |
| Offices Of Chiropractors | 103 | $46,286 | 96.26% |
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.