| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | 1,605 | $67,708 | 85.28% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 1,577 | $58,412 | 85.57% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,574 | $84,993 | 87.01% |
| Dentists, General | 1,543 | $121,040 | 86.25% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 1,542 | $78,992 | 86.39% |
| Physicists | 1,537 | $81,199 | 88.03% |
| Sales Managers | 1,518 | $116,444 | 88.46% |
| Occupational Therapists | 1,493 | $80,435 | 88.19% |
| Chemical Engineers | 1,442 | $92,514 | 86.35% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 1,423 | $66,864 | 85.52% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 197 | $3,284,019 | 55.97% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 194 | $53,471 | 55.27% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 187 | $37,232 | 53.58% |
| Cost Estimators | 171 | $61,184 | 49.71% |
| Office Clerks, General | 165 | $26,298 | 48.25% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 161 | $41,114 | 48.20% |
| Internists, General | 158 | $1,106,724 | 47.45% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 149 | $1,435,903 | 45.02% |
| Accountants | 147 | $64,221 | 46.08% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 147 | $67,637 | 46.52% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Technologies Sf | 249 | $130,494 | 88.61% |
| Mastech Digital Technologies Inc A Mastech Digital Inc Company | 249 | $109,492 | 88.61% |
| Bmr Health Services Inc | 249 | $70,838 | 88.93% |
| Indeed Inc | 248 | $137,793 | 88.57% |
| Family Healthcare Network | 247 | $170,662 | 88.21% |
| Ma Laboratories Inc | 246 | $48,371 | 88.17% |
| Quinstreet Inc | 246 | $105,628 | 88.49% |
| Appsintegration Inc | 246 | $73,127 | 88.49% |
| Capgemini Financial Services Usa Inc | 246 | $80,261 | 88.81% |
| Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc Esri | 245 | $86,349 | 88.77% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis J Pedace | 2 | $23,234 | 100.00% |
| Aftermarket Insurance Marketing Inc | 2 | $88,161 | 100.00% |
| Judy Yriarte Dba Yriarte Sheep | 2 | $33,600 | 100.00% |
| Ram Livestock | 2 | $21,336 | 100.00% |
| Joe F Echenique | 2 | $29,868 | 100.00% |
| Sierra Orchards Llc | 2 | $48,292 | 100.00% |
| Mr Fresh Farms Corp | 2 | $39,936 | 100.00% |
| Tlc Custom Farming Company Llc | 2 | $37,606 | 100.00% |
| Flowing Gold Apiaries | 2 | $22,880 | 100.00% |
| New Sun Farms Inc | 2 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens Medical Solutions Usa Inc | 20 | $107,174 | 33.33% |
| Fisher Ranch | 20 | $16,937 | 33.33% |
| Aquantia Corp | 20 | $115,117 | 33.33% |
| Specialized Bicycle Components Inc | 20 | $100,771 | 33.90% |
| Central Business Solutions Llc | 20 | $91,707 | 33.90% |
| Stampscom | 20 | $94,201 | 33.90% |
| Rockwell Collins | 20 | $102,280 | 33.90% |
| Cd Zodiac | 20 | $77,229 | 33.90% |
| Synthesis Systems Inc | 20 | $132,534 | 33.90% |
| Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc | 20 | $128,210 | 33.90% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacitor Resistor Coil Transformer And Other Inductor Manufacturing | 47 | $85,002 | 81.03% |
| Sign Manufacturing | 47 | $71,237 | 82.46% |
| Private Mail Centers | 47 | $89,907 | 82.46% |
| Petroleum Refineries | 46 | $108,732 | 80.70% |
| Blood And Organ Banks | 46 | $76,072 | 80.70% |
| Lessors Of Miniwarehouses And Self Storage Units | 46 | $103,176 | 80.70% |
| Public Finance Activities | 46 | $75,980 | 82.14% |
| Food Product Machinery Manufacturing | 45 | $84,350 | 80.36% |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 45 | $103,380 | 81.82% |
| Photofinishing Laboratories Except One Hour | 45 | $118,265 | 81.82% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement Manufacturing | 18 | $93,030 | 85.71% |
| Heating Equipment Except Warm Air Furnaces Manufacturing | 18 | $73,834 | 85.71% |
| Merchant Wholesalers Durable Goods | 18 | $61,828 | 85.71% |
| Industrial Mold Manufacturing | 18 | $77,065 | 85.71% |
| Collection Agencies | 18 | $96,209 | 85.71% |
| Refrigeration Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $63,798 | 80.95% |
| Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing | 17 | $79,939 | 80.95% |
| Plumbing And Heating Equipment And Supplies Hydronics Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $67,311 | 80.95% |
| Soft Drink Manufacturing | 17 | $100,415 | 80.95% |
| Public Finance Activities | 17 | $95,121 | 85.00% |
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.