| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics Technicians | 14 | $54,505 | 73.68% |
| Forensic Science Technicians | 14 | $71,368 | 73.68% |
| Surveyors | 14 | $70,650 | 73.68% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 13 | $40,653 | 68.42% |
| Business Continuity Planners | 13 | $80,416 | 68.42% |
| Photographers | 13 | $44,331 | 72.22% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 13 | $37,650 | 72.22% |
| Electrical Engineering Technologists | 13 | $65,105 | 72.22% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 13 | $49,221 | 72.22% |
| Electronics Engineering Technologists | 13 | $69,727 | 76.47% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nannies | 4 | $27,524 | 7.41% |
| Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 4 | $33,925 | 7.41% |
| Political Scientists | 4 | $55,276 | 7.41% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 4 | $37,653 | 7.55% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | 4 | $48,709 | 7.55% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 4 | $24,565 | 7.55% |
| Athletic Trainers | 4 | $42,853 | 7.55% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 4 | $60,001 | 7.55% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 4 | $22,776 | 7.69% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $72,377 | 7.69% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Research And Technology | 172 | $104,087 | 86.00% |
| Farm Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 168 | $118,707 | 84.00% |
| Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers | 168 | $59,400 | 84.42% |
| Computer Terminal And Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 168 | $119,039 | 84.85% |
| Cut And Sew Apparel Manufacturing | 168 | $55,989 | 84.85% |
| New Multifamily Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 166 | $71,594 | 84.26% |
| Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 165 | $85,298 | 84.18% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 165 | $96,689 | 85.49% |
| Computer Training | 164 | $85,709 | 85.86% |
| Grocery And Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 164 | $55,550 | 86.32% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron And Steel Pipe And Tube Manufacturing From Purchased Steel | 8 | $55,696 | 11.76% |
| Dairy Product Except Frozen Manufacturing | 8 | $79,698 | 11.76% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 8 | $76,768 | 11.76% |
| All Other Transit And Ground Passenger Transportation | 8 | $75,062 | 11.76% |
| Farm Management Services | 8 | $81,359 | 11.76% |
| Plastics Bag And Pouch Manufacturing | 8 | $59,561 | 11.94% |
| Spectator Sports | 8 | $56,415 | 11.94% |
| Ornamental And Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing | 8 | $56,217 | 12.12% |
| Insurance Carriers And Related Activities | 8 | $98,561 | 12.12% |
| Automobile Driving Schools | 8 | $105,459 | 12.12% |
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.