| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | 1 | $111,904 | 100.00% |
| Industrial Ecologists | 1 | $131,061 | 100.00% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1 | $132,704 | 100.00% |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 1 | $134,576 | 100.00% |
| Allergists and Immunologists | 1 | $140,067 | 100.00% |
| Prosthodontists | 1 | $150,405 | 100.00% |
| Acute Care Nurses | 1 | $160,306 | 100.00% |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | 1 | $176,426 | 100.00% |
| Security Managers | 1 | $204,776 | 100.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 1 | $26,728 | 3.23% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 1 | $49,504 | 3.23% |
| Graduate Teaching Assistants | 1 | $20,950 | 3.23% |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners | 1 | $32,822 | 3.23% |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | 1 | $80,226 | 3.23% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 1 | $63,086 | 3.23% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | 1 | $31,242 | 3.23% |
| Funeral Attendants | 1 | $30,680 | 3.23% |
| Community Health Workers | 1 | $31,658 | 3.33% |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1 | $32,136 | 3.33% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 162 | $94,727 | 85.26% |
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 162 | $73,280 | 85.71% |
| Administration Of Air And Water Resource And Solid Waste Management Programs | 161 | $84,857 | 85.19% |
| Battery Manufacturing | 160 | $102,426 | 84.66% |
| Passenger Car Rental | 159 | $98,806 | 84.13% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 159 | $62,199 | 84.57% |
| Media Buying Agencies | 159 | $104,603 | 85.03% |
| New Car Dealers | 157 | $80,115 | 84.41% |
| Brick Stone And Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers | 157 | $69,825 | 84.86% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 157 | $97,205 | 84.86% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Power Pump And Motor Manufacturing | 7 | $112,460 | 10.77% |
| Other Textile Product Mills | 7 | $61,806 | 10.94% |
| Textile Mills | 7 | $63,003 | 10.94% |
| Mining Quarrying And Oil And Gas Extraction | 7 | $56,172 | 10.94% |
| Administration Of Housing Programs Urban Planning And Community Development | 7 | $98,316 | 10.94% |
| Flat Glass Manufacturing | 7 | $63,912 | 11.11% |
| Telephone Answering Services | 7 | $47,923 | 11.11% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 6 | $62,518 | 9.52% |
| Wood Container And Pallet Manufacturing | 6 | $128,104 | 9.52% |
| Other Warehousing And Storage | 6 | $67,274 | 9.52% |
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.