| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change Analysts | 19 | $82,250 | 76.00% |
| Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 18 | $37,069 | 75.00% |
| Musicians and Singers | 18 | $49,914 | 75.00% |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | 18 | $52,521 | 75.00% |
| Podiatrists | 18 | $83,758 | 75.00% |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 18 | $65,836 | 78.26% |
| Sales Representatives, Services, All Other | 17 | $48,689 | 73.91% |
| Product Safety Engineers | 17 | $102,278 | 77.27% |
| Counselors, All Other | 16 | $42,501 | 72.73% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 16 | $52,298 | 72.73% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 5 | $74,381 | 8.77% |
| Logistics Analysts | 5 | $70,412 | 8.77% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 5 | $70,913 | 8.77% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 5 | $35,580 | 8.77% |
| Designers, All Other | 5 | $69,459 | 8.77% |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | 5 | $42,657 | 8.93% |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 5 | $57,766 | 8.93% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 5 | $22,081 | 8.93% |
| Photographers | 5 | $50,132 | 8.93% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 5 | $43,351 | 9.09% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Unlimited Inc | 113 | $96,381 | 89.68% |
| Amensys Inc | 113 | $87,895 | 89.68% |
| Mapr Technologies Inc | 113 | $116,450 | 89.68% |
| Delphix Corp | 112 | $117,707 | 88.89% |
| Osi Digital Inc | 112 | $95,343 | 89.60% |
| Linear Technology Corporation | 112 | $79,835 | 89.60% |
| Hyades Technology Inc | 112 | $70,987 | 89.60% |
| Yodlee Inc | 112 | $120,182 | 89.60% |
| Artyllect | 112 | $78,451 | 89.60% |
| Armanino Llp | 112 | $82,549 | 89.60% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Masters Consulting Inc | 9 | $43,252 | 36.00% |
| Adara Media | 9 | $118,465 | 36.00% |
| Omada Health Inc | 9 | $122,403 | 36.00% |
| Myfitnesspal Inc | 9 | $115,401 | 36.00% |
| Des Architects Engineers Inc | 9 | $67,286 | 36.00% |
| Alert Enterprise Inc | 9 | $96,160 | 36.00% |
| Quocvinh Llc | 9 | $28,662 | 36.00% |
| Freedom Financial Network Funding Llc | 9 | $155,399 | 36.00% |
| Genesys Cloud Services Inc | 9 | $144,521 | 36.00% |
| Ncc Group Llc | 8 | $99,299 | 32.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reinsurance Carriers | 52 | $103,635 | 86.67% |
| Warehousing And Storage | 52 | $68,211 | 88.14% |
| Support Activities For Mining | 51 | $83,422 | 86.44% |
| Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 51 | $77,499 | 86.44% |
| Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing | 51 | $88,394 | 87.93% |
| Construction And Mining Except Oil Well Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 51 | $85,098 | 87.93% |
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 50 | $88,841 | 86.21% |
| Ventilation Heating Air Conditioning And Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 49 | $66,449 | 84.48% |
| Business Professional Labor Political And Similar Organizations | 49 | $105,796 | 85.96% |
| Structural Steel And Precast Concrete Contractors | 49 | $66,804 | 85.96% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.