| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | 13 | $154,201 | 76.47% |
| Geographic Information Systems Technicians | 13 | $101,854 | 81.25% |
| Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 13 | $117,605 | 81.25% |
| Industrial Engineering Technicians | 12 | $52,941 | 75.00% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 12 | $37,948 | 80.00% |
| Transportation Inspectors | 12 | $46,954 | 80.00% |
| Marine Engineers | 12 | $107,205 | 80.00% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 12 | $60,083 | 80.00% |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | 12 | $93,026 | 80.00% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 11 | $44,102 | 73.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Engineering Technicians | 4 | $91,666 | 7.69% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 4 | $60,001 | 7.69% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 4 | $37,653 | 7.69% |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 4 | $42,604 | 7.69% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 4 | $24,565 | 7.69% |
| Automotive Engineers | 4 | $109,803 | 7.84% |
| Athletic Trainers | 4 | $42,853 | 7.84% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 4 | $52,357 | 7.84% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $72,377 | 7.84% |
| Choreographers | 4 | $55,214 | 7.84% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute Of Technology | 421 | $53,893 | 87.89% |
| Dolby Laboratories Inc | 420 | $120,301 | 88.05% |
| Intellipro Group Inc | 418 | $80,072 | 87.82% |
| Zscaler Inc | 417 | $135,350 | 87.79% |
| Celer Systems Inc | 414 | $79,491 | 87.53% |
| Optum Services Inc | 414 | $110,191 | 87.53% |
| Zynga Inc | 413 | $101,541 | 87.87% |
| Pyramid Technology Solutions Inc | 411 | $74,333 | 87.82% |
| Perfectvips Inc | 411 | $104,433 | 88.39% |
| Rubrik Inc | 408 | $148,456 | 87.93% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verifone Inc | 35 | $109,682 | 35.35% |
| Pmc Sierra Us Inc | 34 | $104,074 | 34.34% |
| Lg Electronics Mobile Research Usa Llc | 34 | $93,927 | 34.69% |
| Biorad Laboratories Inc | 34 | $133,420 | 34.69% |
| John W Sadler Racing Inc | 33 | $26,523 | 33.67% |
| Neutron Holdings Inc Dba Lime | 33 | $127,531 | 33.67% |
| Foreside Management Company | 33 | $27,369 | 34.38% |
| Nortonlifelock Inc | 33 | $115,643 | 34.38% |
| Dialog Semiconductor Inc | 33 | $114,527 | 34.38% |
| Social Finance Inc | 33 | $118,934 | 34.38% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigational Measuring Electromedical And Control Instruments Manufacturing | 86 | $111,547 | 86.00% |
| All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 86 | $98,733 | 86.00% |
| Other Business Service Centers Including Copy Shops | 86 | $82,410 | 86.87% |
| Aircraft Engine And Engine Parts Manufacturing | 85 | $96,454 | 85.86% |
| Other Vegetable Except Potato And Melon Farming | 85 | $76,813 | 85.86% |
| Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 84 | $63,324 | 86.60% |
| Soap And Cleaning Compound Manufacturing | 83 | $106,881 | 86.46% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Preserving And Specialty Food Manufacturing | 83 | $71,987 | 86.46% |
| Individual And Family Services | 83 | $52,582 | 87.37% |
| Deep Sea Passenger Transportation | 82 | $93,995 | 86.32% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Product Warehousing And Storage | 1 | $55,890 | 2.86% |
| Plastics Pipe Pipe Fitting And Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing | 1 | $67,850 | 2.86% |
| Sheep Farming | 1 | $34,174 | 2.86% |
| Small Arms Ordnance And Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing | 1 | $61,859 | 2.94% |
| Postal Service | 1 | $92,206 | 2.94% |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 1 | $142,667 | 2.94% |
| Community Food And Housing And Emergency And Other Relief Services | 1 | $66,830 | 3.03% |
| Asphalt Paving Mixture And Block Manufacturing | 1 | $79,789 | 3.03% |
| Barber Shops | 1 | $40,331 | 3.03% |
| Other Justice Public Order And Safety Activities | 1 | $66,102 | 3.03% |
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.