| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat Inc | 279 | $106,582 | 86.38% |
| Patni Americas Inc | 278 | $69,478 | 86.07% |
| Technosoft Corporation | 276 | $85,059 | 85.71% |
| Shutterfly Inc | 274 | $91,951 | 85.36% |
| Anaplan Inc | 273 | $140,380 | 85.31% |
| Hortonworks Inc | 273 | $112,042 | 85.31% |
| Anthem Inc | 273 | $103,795 | 85.31% |
| Sephora Usa Inc | 273 | $128,825 | 85.58% |
| Castlight Health Inc | 271 | $130,219 | 84.95% |
| M Arthur Gensler Jr Associates Inc | 270 | $62,978 | 84.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Advanced Technologies Inc | 23 | $100,492 | 35.94% |
| Fresenius Usa Inc | 23 | $115,043 | 35.94% |
| Asml Usinc | 22 | $121,334 | 34.38% |
| Ashbro Corp | 22 | $20,890 | 34.38% |
| Addepar Inc | 22 | $121,926 | 34.92% |
| Coppercone Inc | 22 | $97,522 | 34.92% |
| Smule Inc | 22 | $104,705 | 34.92% |
| Smallboardcom | 22 | $88,249 | 34.92% |
| Stratedge Inc | 22 | $108,728 | 34.92% |
| Checkr Inc | 22 | $138,735 | 34.92% |
| 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.