| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 75 | $58,663 | 84.27% |
| Loan Officers | 74 | $51,081 | 84.09% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 73 | $64,062 | 83.91% |
| Animal Scientists | 73 | $59,867 | 83.91% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 70 | $50,209 | 83.33% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 70 | $61,045 | 84.34% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 69 | $72,325 | 83.13% |
| Geographers | 66 | $60,314 | 80.49% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 66 | $82,816 | 81.48% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 66 | $94,793 | 82.50% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 14 | $34,839 | 16.09% |
| Financial Examiners | 14 | $93,029 | 16.28% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 14 | $85,029 | 16.28% |
| Automotive Engineers | 13 | $120,082 | 15.29% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 13 | $39,648 | 15.29% |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 13 | $73,643 | 15.29% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 13 | $32,142 | 15.29% |
| Mechatronics Engineers | 13 | $121,254 | 15.29% |
| Agricultural Engineers | 13 | $74,947 | 15.48% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 13 | $48,750 | 15.48% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experian Information Solutions Inc | 333 | $112,947 | 88.10% |
| Spirent Communications Inc | 332 | $96,787 | 88.06% |
| Machine Zone Inc | 332 | $112,938 | 88.53% |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | 331 | $67,421 | 88.74% |
| Chime Financial Inc | 330 | $155,719 | 88.47% |
| Intel Mobile Communications | 330 | $118,714 | 88.47% |
| Williams Sonoma Inc | 327 | $123,831 | 87.90% |
| Houzz Inc | 327 | $122,901 | 87.90% |
| Triniti Corporation | 326 | $87,118 | 87.63% |
| Faraday Future Inc | 326 | $103,263 | 88.11% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robledo Sons Llc | 3 | $26,686 | 100.00% |
| Mccormack Sheep Grain Llc | 3 | $35,409 | 100.00% |
| Gc Farming Inc | 3 | $30,604 | 100.00% |
| Rancho Bonita Farms Inc | 3 | $36,865 | 100.00% |
| Abc Tree Farms Llc | 3 | $21,694 | 100.00% |
| Juan Pacheco Dba Fresh Value Farms | 3 | $29,813 | 100.00% |
| Heritage Vineyard Management Inc | 3 | $39,555 | 100.00% |
| D C Bees Inc | 3 | $39,104 | 100.00% |
| Tommy Town Thoroughbreds Llc | 3 | $32,919 | 100.00% |
| Cubiburu Livestockjohn Florence Cubiburu | 3 | $16,780 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xactly Corporation | 26 | $120,082 | 33.33% |
| Emeter Corporation | 26 | $111,026 | 33.77% |
| Research In Motion Corporation Us | 26 | $87,707 | 33.77% |
| Santa Clara County Office Of Education | 26 | $74,992 | 33.77% |
| Plug Play Llc | 26 | $122,130 | 34.21% |
| Egnyte Inc | 26 | $136,417 | 34.21% |
| Fynbosys Inc | 26 | $99,697 | 34.21% |
| 23andme Inc | 26 | $125,046 | 34.21% |
| Narvar Inc | 26 | $124,335 | 34.21% |
| Altium Llc | 26 | $90,210 | 34.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Product And Parts Manufacturing | 370 | $106,058 | 86.45% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 366 | $69,895 | 86.52% |
| All Other Personal Services | 364 | $93,838 | 87.08% |
| Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers | 363 | $58,564 | 87.47% |
| Wineries | 363 | $82,378 | 87.47% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 363 | $101,323 | 88.32% |
| Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors | 361 | $84,957 | 88.26% |
| Legal Services | 360 | $69,764 | 88.67% |
| Direct Insurance Except Life Health And Medical Carriers | 356 | $97,160 | 88.34% |
| Dental Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 355 | $103,742 | 88.31% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Product Except Diagnostic Manufacturing | 125 | $110,899 | 96.90% |
| Furniture Merchant Wholesalers | 120 | $119,180 | 95.24% |
| Payroll Services | 119 | $1,409,571 | 95.20% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 117 | $101,511 | 97.50% |
| General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | 116 | $58,563 | 97.48% |
| Office Administrative Services | 114 | $73,105 | 97.44% |
| Aerospace Product And Parts Manufacturing | 113 | $154,606 | 97.41% |
| Insurance Carriers | 112 | $102,455 | 96.55% |
| Credit Bureaus | 112 | $103,799 | 98.25% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 111 | $109,335 | 97.37% |
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.