| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio | 6 | $81,363 | 85.71% |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | 6 | $104,590 | 85.71% |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | 6 | $90,958 | 85.71% |
| Office Clerks, General | 5 | $34,669 | 71.43% |
| Childcare Workers | 5 | $24,398 | 71.43% |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | 5 | $44,229 | 71.43% |
| Procurement Clerks | 5 | $49,234 | 71.43% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 5 | $51,401 | 71.43% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 5 | $43,517 | 71.43% |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 5 | $37,569 | 71.43% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 3 | $56,090 | 6.67% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 3 | $25,827 | 6.82% |
| Desktop Publishers | 3 | $43,562 | 6.82% |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 3 | $30,285 | 6.82% |
| Telemarketers | 3 | $28,565 | 6.82% |
| Registered Nurses | 3 | $74,415 | 6.82% |
| Food Batchmakers | 3 | $24,620 | 6.98% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 3 | $22,679 | 6.98% |
| Pest Control Workers | 3 | $28,122 | 6.98% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 3 | $61,256 | 6.98% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of San Diego | 110 | $86,480 | 89.43% |
| Citrix Online Llc | 110 | $83,714 | 90.16% |
| Scm Data Inc | 110 | $63,526 | 90.16% |
| Enterprise Solutions Inc | 110 | $71,225 | 90.16% |
| Verkada Inc | 110 | $139,520 | 90.16% |
| Autox Technologies Inc | 110 | $124,357 | 90.16% |
| Sk Hynix Memory Solutions America Inc | 109 | $122,556 | 89.34% |
| Arcadis Us Inc | 109 | $78,118 | 89.34% |
| Internet Brands Inc | 109 | $61,898 | 89.34% |
| Mindteck Inc | 109 | $73,643 | 89.34% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwirelabs Inc | 8 | $120,898 | 33.33% |
| 9edge Inc | 8 | $116,779 | 33.33% |
| Open Networking Foundation | 8 | $133,487 | 33.33% |
| Aera Technology Inc | 8 | $111,940 | 33.33% |
| Centerfield Media Holding Company | 8 | $81,656 | 33.33% |
| Amys House Inc | 8 | $37,242 | 33.33% |
| Danta Technologies | 8 | $111,012 | 33.33% |
| Komodo Health Inc | 8 | $126,520 | 33.33% |
| Autonomic Llc | 8 | $138,692 | 33.33% |
| Grindr Llc | 8 | $127,891 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Property Managers | 110 | $76,426 | 86.61% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 109 | $95,208 | 86.51% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 109 | $93,168 | 87.20% |
| Pension Funds | 109 | $111,896 | 87.20% |
| Correctional Institutions | 106 | $188,651 | 85.48% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting Stations | 106 | $75,477 | 86.18% |
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 106 | $75,757 | 87.60% |
| Footwear Merchant Wholesalers | 105 | $56,906 | 87.50% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 105 | $86,768 | 88.24% |
| Metal Service Centers And Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 104 | $62,674 | 87.39% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alumina Refining And Primary Aluminum Production | 3 | $62,511 | 6.98% |
| Utilities | 3 | $138,979 | 7.14% |
| Agricultural Implement Manufacturing | 3 | $97,739 | 7.14% |
| Office Furniture Except Wood Manufacturing | 3 | $82,832 | 7.32% |
| Ship And Boat Building | 3 | $101,622 | 7.32% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 3 | $81,044 | 7.32% |
| Nonferrous Metal Die Casting Foundries | 3 | $106,288 | 7.32% |
| Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing | 3 | $61,970 | 7.32% |
| Rice Milling | 3 | $56,347 | 7.32% |
| Sewage Treatment Facilities | 3 | $83,824 | 7.32% |
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.