| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change Analysts | 34 | $85,334 | 82.93% |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 34 | $58,254 | 82.93% |
| Video Game Designers | 33 | $92,723 | 80.49% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 33 | $74,707 | 80.49% |
| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | 33 | $137,990 | 82.50% |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 32 | $38,833 | 82.05% |
| Copy Writers | 32 | $65,849 | 84.21% |
| Producers | 31 | $82,957 | 81.58% |
| Archivists | 29 | $52,696 | 78.38% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 29 | $47,352 | 78.38% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pilots | 8 | $72,754 | 11.94% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 8 | $80,972 | 11.94% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 8 | $40,235 | 11.94% |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 8 | $43,612 | 11.94% |
| Logistics Analysts | 8 | $63,521 | 11.94% |
| Survey Researchers | 7 | $43,202 | 10.45% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 7 | $103,676 | 10.61% |
| Logistics Engineers | 7 | $100,011 | 10.61% |
| Chemical Technicians | 7 | $43,029 | 10.61% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 7 | $79,230 | 10.77% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eezee Solutions Inc | 29 | $71,622 | 87.88% |
| L A Care Health Plan | 29 | $88,342 | 87.88% |
| Elipsiq Inc | 29 | $62,736 | 87.88% |
| Toms Metal Specialists Inc | 29 | $74,739 | 87.88% |
| Eastbay Bi Inc | 29 | $69,098 | 87.88% |
| Sound Inpatient Physicians Medical Group Inc | 29 | $130,498 | 87.88% |
| Nurix Therapeutics Inc | 29 | $112,490 | 87.88% |
| Zerostack Inc | 29 | $119,365 | 87.88% |
| Iluvatar Corex Inc | 29 | $139,022 | 87.88% |
| Infosmart Systems Inc | 28 | $64,109 | 87.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Grace Inc | 2 | $63,398 | 33.33% |
| Avistar Communications Corporation | 2 | $106,059 | 33.33% |
| Fam Vans Inc | 2 | $34,154 | 33.33% |
| Global Pc Direct Inc | 2 | $69,160 | 33.33% |
| Apw Knox Seeman Warehouse Inc | 2 | $47,227 | 33.33% |
| Forward Intermodal Systems Inc | 2 | $72,821 | 33.33% |
| Partners 1993 Inc | 2 | $75,525 | 33.33% |
| Fastsoft Inc | 2 | $71,698 | 33.33% |
| Alia Clinical Research Inc | 2 | $45,906 | 33.33% |
| Tianma Microelectronics Usa Inc | 2 | $68,567 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | 144 | $58,800 | 87.80% |
| Lessors Of Nonresidential Buildings Except Miniwarehouses | 143 | $103,008 | 88.27% |
| Toy And Hobby Goods And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 143 | $73,436 | 88.27% |
| Postproduction Services And Other Motion Picture And Video Industries | 143 | $71,531 | 88.82% |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services Social Networks And Other Media Networks And Content Providers | 143 | $137,106 | 89.38% |
| Other Sound Recording Industries | 142 | $123,233 | 88.75% |
| Air Conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial And Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 141 | $95,876 | 88.68% |
| Tour Operators | 139 | $56,897 | 87.42% |
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 139 | $123,986 | 87.42% |
| Outpatient Mental Health And Substance Abuse Centers | 137 | $59,113 | 87.82% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing | 49 | $80,923 | 92.45% |
| Residential Property Managers | 49 | $76,654 | 94.23% |
| Metal And Mineral Except Petroleum Merchant Wholesalers | 48 | $61,226 | 92.31% |
| Book Periodical And Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers | 46 | $111,858 | 88.46% |
| Cut And Sew Apparel Contractors | 46 | $44,822 | 90.20% |
| Indoor And Outdoor Display Advertising | 46 | $113,028 | 92.00% |
| Hardware And Plumbing And Heating Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 46 | $61,865 | 93.88% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 45 | $59,391 | 91.84% |
| Automotive Repair And Maintenance | 45 | $43,399 | 91.84% |
| Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing | 45 | $97,429 | 91.84% |
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.