| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Linda University | 137 | $62,097 | 88.96% |
| 10x Genomics Inc | 137 | $120,520 | 89.54% |
| Compulink Management Center Inc | 137 | $74,750 | 89.54% |
| Diversant Llc | 136 | $99,446 | 88.89% |
| Vings Technologies Limited | 136 | $83,556 | 88.89% |
| Sapphire Software Solutions Inc | 136 | $96,072 | 88.89% |
| Tekforce Corporation | 136 | $72,655 | 88.89% |
| Barracuda Networks Inc | 136 | $107,206 | 88.89% |
| Ecalix Inc | 135 | $67,447 | 88.24% |
| Infoobjects Inc | 135 | $74,254 | 88.82% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Cleaning Co | 11 | $21,715 | 35.48% |
| Sibatel Communications Inc | 11 | $95,875 | 35.48% |
| Thoughtstream | 11 | $112,558 | 35.48% |
| Rudra Technologies Inc | 11 | $113,708 | 35.48% |
| Kern County Hospital Authority | 11 | $146,627 | 35.48% |
| Cerebras Systems Inc | 11 | $149,242 | 35.48% |
| Weee Inc | 11 | $77,160 | 35.48% |
| Imvu Inc | 11 | $143,049 | 35.48% |
| Brocade Communications Systems Llc | 11 | $150,618 | 35.48% |
| Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | 11 | $118,557 | 35.48% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Systems Services | 104 | $91,617 | 88.14% |
| Other Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 104 | $76,739 | 88.89% |
| Turbine And Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 104 | $93,433 | 88.89% |
| Other Travel Arrangement And Reservation Services | 103 | $96,289 | 88.03% |
| Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing | 102 | $47,119 | 87.18% |
| Other Insurance Related Activities | 101 | $92,798 | 87.07% |
| Open End Investment Funds | 101 | $106,168 | 87.83% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 100 | $93,022 | 87.72% |
| Independent Artists Writers And Performers | 98 | $56,046 | 85.96% |
| Agencies Brokerages And Other Insurance Related Activities | 98 | $65,723 | 85.96% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 3 | $51,383 | 7.32% |
| Construction Mining And Forestry Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 3 | $64,979 | 7.32% |
| Scenic And Sightseeing Transportation Water | 3 | $69,022 | 7.32% |
| Recreational Vehicle Dealers | 3 | $133,869 | 7.50% |
| Laminated Plastics Plate Sheet Except Packaging And Shape Manufacturing | 3 | $58,552 | 7.50% |
| Books Printing | 3 | $87,256 | 7.50% |
| Metal Can Manufacturing | 3 | $102,294 | 7.69% |
| Ornamental And Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing | 3 | $119,440 | 7.69% |
| Social Assistance | 3 | $45,739 | 7.69% |
| Other Metal Ore Mining | 2 | $85,353 | 5.13% |
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.