| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,385 | $56,239 | 86.78% |
| Construction Managers | 1,377 | $98,216 | 88.38% |
| Cost Estimators | 1,373 | $65,307 | 89.10% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 1,348 | $51,398 | 87.53% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 1,311 | $116,161 | 88.94% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,280 | $58,957 | 87.67% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 1,271 | $126,922 | 88.08% |
| Economists | 1,223 | $94,771 | 88.05% |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 1,190 | $94,015 | 86.80% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 1,138 | $55,244 | 87.74% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 146 | $68,343 | 46.95% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 140 | $80,044 | 45.45% |
| Occupational Therapists | 140 | $6,312,821 | 45.60% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 135 | $51,701 | 45.45% |
| Economists | 135 | $96,716 | 45.61% |
| Chemical Engineers | 130 | $96,300 | 44.22% |
| Purchasing Managers | 130 | $113,207 | 44.83% |
| Veterinarians | 123 | $75,863 | 42.56% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 122 | $52,737 | 42.36% |
| Compliance Officers | 120 | $76,377 | 41.81% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Optometrists | 45 | $93,873 | 81.82% |
| Administration Of General Economic Programs | 45 | $84,416 | 83.33% |
| Pesticide And Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | 45 | $81,744 | 83.33% |
| Mobile Food Services | 44 | $80,234 | 81.48% |
| Remediation Services | 44 | $67,218 | 81.48% |
| Other Technical And Trade Schools | 44 | $51,108 | 81.48% |
| Glass And Glazing Contractors | 44 | $79,690 | 81.48% |
| Other Metal Valve And Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 43 | $105,863 | 79.63% |
| Sound Recording Studios | 43 | $53,048 | 79.63% |
| Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | 43 | $66,036 | 79.63% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musical Instrument Manufacturing | 17 | $78,333 | 85.00% |
| Home And Garden Equipment And Appliance Repair And Maintenance | 17 | $62,666 | 85.00% |
| Drilling Oil And Gas Wells | 17 | $95,580 | 85.00% |
| Photographic Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $67,220 | 85.00% |
| Agencies Brokerages And Other Insurance Related Activities | 17 | $66,798 | 85.00% |
| Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation | 17 | $78,881 | 85.00% |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 17 | $62,117 | 85.00% |
| Other Communication And Energy Wire Manufacturing | 17 | $4,572,453 | 85.00% |
| Remediation Services | 17 | $81,055 | 85.00% |
| Household And Institutional Furniture Manufacturing | 17 | $61,151 | 89.47% |
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.