| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,236,055 | 87.25% | $104,510 | H-1B |
| 144,051 | 10.17% | $144,477 | PERM |
| 30,331 | 2.14% | $109,456 | E-3 Australian |
| 6,165 | 0.44% | $31,590 | H-2A |
As of May 2023, California has seen a total of 1,416,602 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in California is the H-1B visa with 1,236,055 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 87.25% of California's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 144,051 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 10.17% of California's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | 1 | $29,370 | 100.00% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 1 | $19,200 | 100.00% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | 1 | $34,840 | 100.00% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 1 | $66,976 | 100.00% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | 1 | $28,267 | 100.00% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1 | $57,491 | 100.00% |
| Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 1 | $74,942 | 100.00% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 1 | $34,902 | 100.00% |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | 1 | $22,984 | 100.00% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 1 | $68,619 | 100.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers | 1 | $26,645 | 3.03% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 1 | $70,616 | 3.03% |
| Nanosystems Engineers | 1 | $114,192 | 3.03% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1 | $102,502 | 3.03% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 1 | $19,531 | 3.03% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1 | $37,190 | 3.03% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 1 | $26,728 | 3.13% |
| Tile and Marble Setters | 1 | $58,302 | 3.13% |
| Funeral Attendants | 1 | $30,680 | 3.13% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1 | $34,050 | 3.13% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 45,730 | $175,901 | 47.43% |
| China | 16,844 | $109,259 | 50.79% |
| South Korea | 4,340 | $147,936 | 41.14% |
| Canada | 3,905 | $143,888 | 46.41% |
| Philippines | 1,927 | $470,682 | 35.63% |
| Taiwan | 1,908 | $260,805 | 44.94% |
| Mexico | 1,361 | $87,276 | 34.68% |
| United Kingdom | 967 | $111,850 | 44.71% |
| Japan | 844 | $231,744 | 40.04% |
| France | 821 | $108,315 | 46.73% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mgm Resorts Satellite Llc | 29 | $144,083 | 87.88% |
| Pacifica Consulting Services Llc | 29 | $110,744 | 87.88% |
| Mudrasys Inc | 29 | $113,901 | 87.88% |
| Horizon Robotics Inc | 29 | $140,856 | 87.88% |
| Sintegra Inc | 29 | $127,951 | 87.88% |
| French American International School | 29 | $60,895 | 87.88% |
| Adi Strategies Inc | 29 | $90,720 | 87.88% |
| Mprobe Inc | 29 | $74,369 | 87.88% |
| Clearcapitalcom Inc | 29 | $96,351 | 87.88% |
| Luxshare Ict Inc | 29 | $92,739 | 87.88% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grannys Place Inc | 2 | $32,302 | 33.33% |
| Absg Consulting | 2 | $90,283 | 33.33% |
| Westar Plumbing Company Inc | 2 | $40,435 | 33.33% |
| Microplace Inc | 2 | $90,896 | 33.33% |
| Allcom Telink Corporation | 2 | $51,459 | 33.33% |
| Concord Korean Baptist Church Of Martinez Ca | 2 | $33,831 | 33.33% |
| General Anesthesia Specialists Prtnrship Med Grp | 2 | $90,834 | 33.33% |
| Premier Source Llc | 2 | $96,314 | 33.33% |
| San Francisco Theological Seminary | 2 | $48,960 | 33.33% |
| Celestica Corporation | 2 | $81,858 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household Appliances And Electrical And Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 513 | $62,919 | 87.69% |
| Employment Placement Agencies | 507 | $92,990 | 88.17% |
| Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction | 480 | $83,833 | 84.81% |
| Wholesale Trade Agents And Brokers | 479 | $82,910 | 84.78% |
| Hmo Medical Centers | 466 | $95,822 | 88.93% |
| Apparel Piece Goods And Notions Merchant Wholesalers | 440 | $51,593 | 87.48% |
| Biological Product Except Diagnostic Manufacturing | 434 | $106,727 | 86.45% |
| Credit Card Issuing | 433 | $124,591 | 86.77% |
| Household Appliances Electric Housewares And Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers | 428 | $85,723 | 87.53% |
| Office Administrative Services | 427 | $80,029 | 87.50% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 165 | $104,491 | 98.21% |
| Motor Vehicle Supplies And New Parts Merchant Wholesalers | 161 | $79,017 | 97.58% |
| Web Search Portals Libraries Archives And Other Information Services | 156 | $101,804 | 94.55% |
| Offices Of Physicians | 155 | $1,095,339 | 96.27% |
| Sports And Recreation Instruction | 154 | $44,804 | 98.72% |
| Real Estate Property Managers | 152 | $68,311 | 98.06% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 152 | $80,138 | 98.70% |
| Dental Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 151 | $94,769 | 99.34% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 149 | $53,016 | 98.03% |
| Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors | 148 | $76,619 | 98.01% |
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 $104,510. 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 $103,635.