| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copy Writers | 32 | $65,849 | 84.21% |
| Producers | 31 | $82,957 | 81.58% |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 30 | $36,787 | 81.08% |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 30 | $56,227 | 81.08% |
| Audiologists | 30 | $83,062 | 81.08% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 29 | $47,352 | 80.56% |
| Mathematical Technicians | 29 | $51,786 | 80.56% |
| Clinical Psychologists | 29 | $84,521 | 80.56% |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | 28 | $81,923 | 80.00% |
| Web Administrators | 27 | $84,202 | 79.41% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curators | 7 | $44,367 | 11.11% |
| Automotive Master Mechanics | 7 | $34,998 | 11.29% |
| Residential Advisors | 7 | $29,176 | 11.29% |
| Chemical Technicians | 7 | $43,029 | 11.29% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 7 | $31,937 | 11.29% |
| Film and Video Editors | 7 | $60,546 | 11.29% |
| Survey Researchers | 7 | $43,202 | 11.48% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 7 | $103,676 | 11.48% |
| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | 7 | $120,677 | 11.48% |
| Recreation Workers | 6 | $24,378 | 9.84% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | 186 | $85,901 | 88.57% |
| California State University Sacramento | 186 | $81,157 | 89.00% |
| Governmentjobscom Inc | 186 | $97,308 | 89.00% |
| Logic Planet Inc | 185 | $80,206 | 88.52% |
| Xprotean Inc | 185 | $72,914 | 88.52% |
| Infosys Technologies Limited | 184 | $67,289 | 88.04% |
| Lendingclub Bank National Association | 184 | $144,185 | 88.04% |
| Golden Valley Health Centers | 183 | $129,194 | 87.98% |
| Gigamon Inc | 183 | $128,771 | 87.98% |
| Kite Pharma Inc | 182 | $108,183 | 87.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeris Communications Inc | 14 | $129,529 | 32.56% |
| Verizon Digital Media Services Inc | 14 | $93,094 | 32.56% |
| Saint Vincent Healthcare | 14 | $52,772 | 32.56% |
| Abacus Business Solutions Inc | 14 | $113,877 | 32.56% |
| Cherry Valley Healthcare | 14 | $35,458 | 32.56% |
| Northbound Llc | 14 | $94,541 | 32.56% |
| Kamerycah Inc | 14 | $51,817 | 32.56% |
| Stlport Consulting Inc | 14 | $100,595 | 32.56% |
| Itron Inc | 14 | $118,251 | 32.56% |
| Bizlink Technology Inc | 14 | $70,369 | 32.56% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 162 | $94,727 | 85.26% |
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 162 | $73,280 | 85.71% |
| Administration Of Air And Water Resource And Solid Waste Management Programs | 161 | $84,857 | 85.19% |
| Battery Manufacturing | 160 | $102,426 | 84.66% |
| Passenger Car Rental | 159 | $98,806 | 84.13% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 159 | $62,199 | 84.57% |
| Media Buying Agencies | 159 | $104,603 | 85.03% |
| New Car Dealers | 157 | $80,115 | 84.41% |
| Brick Stone And Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers | 157 | $69,825 | 84.86% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 157 | $97,205 | 84.86% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Power Pump And Motor Manufacturing | 7 | $112,460 | 10.77% |
| Other Textile Product Mills | 7 | $61,806 | 10.94% |
| Textile Mills | 7 | $63,003 | 10.94% |
| Mining Quarrying And Oil And Gas Extraction | 7 | $56,172 | 10.94% |
| Administration Of Housing Programs Urban Planning And Community Development | 7 | $98,316 | 10.94% |
| Flat Glass Manufacturing | 7 | $63,912 | 11.11% |
| Telephone Answering Services | 7 | $47,923 | 11.11% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 6 | $62,518 | 9.52% |
| Wood Container And Pallet Manufacturing | 6 | $128,104 | 9.52% |
| Other Warehousing And Storage | 6 | $67,274 | 9.52% |
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.