| 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 % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | 1 | $93,517 | 3.13% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 1 | $24,814 | 3.13% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 1 | $63,086 | 3.13% |
| Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers | 1 | $26,645 | 3.23% |
| Psychiatric Aides | 1 | $36,629 | 3.23% |
| Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 1 | $78,894 | 3.23% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 1 | $37,190 | 3.23% |
| Transportation Engineers | 1 | $108,971 | 3.23% |
| New Accounts Clerks | 1 | $36,733 | 3.23% |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 1 | $41,392 | 3.23% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Tech Solutions Llc | 29 | $74,002 | 87.88% |
| Guardian Analytics Inc | 29 | $94,612 | 87.88% |
| Allergan Usa Inc | 29 | $99,807 | 87.88% |
| Rxlogix Corporation | 29 | $84,785 | 87.88% |
| Rocket Lawyer Inc | 29 | $122,513 | 87.88% |
| Filemaker Inc | 29 | $110,066 | 87.88% |
| Toyota Research Institute Tri | 29 | $155,277 | 87.88% |
| Sutro Biopharma Inc | 29 | $142,082 | 87.88% |
| Actuate Corporation | 29 | $100,926 | 87.88% |
| Birlasoft Solutions Inc | 29 | $97,842 | 87.88% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Wave Dental Center Inc | 2 | $41,163 | 33.33% |
| Cbm Systems Inc | 2 | $45,968 | 33.33% |
| To To Collection Inc | 2 | $52,635 | 33.33% |
| Pacs Enterprises Llc | 2 | $55,235 | 33.33% |
| Charles Rim Accountancy Corp | 2 | $52,624 | 33.33% |
| Montgomery Co Llc | 2 | $92,852 | 33.33% |
| Four Seasons Hotels Limited | 2 | $85,654 | 33.33% |
| Siemens Medical Solutions | 2 | $92,477 | 33.33% |
| Numonyx Inc | 2 | $70,637 | 33.33% |
| Bureau Veritas North America Inc | 2 | $70,294 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Agencies | 1,966 | $81,788 | 82.67% |
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 1,932 | $91,841 | 85.71% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology | 1,849 | $112,158 | 87.46% |
| Radio Broadcasting Stations | 1,800 | $93,527 | 85.23% |
| Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | 1,648 | $114,747 | 87.52% |
| Offices Of Dentists | 1,577 | $113,273 | 89.76% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 1,526 | $103,838 | 89.29% |
| Department Stores | 1,525 | $143,848 | 90.77% |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 1,521 | $114,061 | 92.69% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 1,464 | $107,242 | 89.32% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Grain Farming | 3 | $27,484 | 100.00% |
| Spectator Sports | 2 | $36,421 | 100.00% |
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $35,360 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Retailers | 2 | $33,571 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed Except Soybean Farming | 2 | $26,058 | 100.00% |
| Other Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 2 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Floriculture Production | 2 | $29,796 | 100.00% |
| Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 2 | $37,606 | 100.00% |
| Rice Farming | 2 | $39,936 | 100.00% |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 2 | $32,053 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Households | 521 | $144,777 | 100.00% |
| Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 511 | $61,292 | 100.00% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 494 | $105,298 | 97.05% |
| Educational Support Services | 493 | $82,973 | 99.80% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 490 | $112,322 | 99.39% |
| Advertising Agencies | 470 | $93,562 | 95.92% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 455 | $105,630 | 96.81% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 441 | $203,971 | 96.92% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 439 | $81,756 | 99.55% |
| Computer And Electronic Product Manufacturing | 423 | $91,011 | 96.36% |
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.