| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63,326 | 85.72% | $82,064 | H-1B |
| 4,762 | 6.45% | $201,721 | PERM |
| 3,624 | 4.91% | $23,055 | H-2A |
| 2,165 | 2.93% | $102,088 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Colorado has seen a total of 73,877 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Colorado is the H-1B visa with 63,326 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 85.72% of Colorado's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 4,762 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 6.45% of Colorado's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 57 | $43,298 | 86.36% |
| Microbiologists | 56 | $47,792 | 84.85% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 55 | $38,740 | 84.62% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 55 | $46,687 | 84.62% |
| Animal Scientists | 55 | $53,457 | 84.62% |
| Energy Engineers | 55 | $90,644 | 84.62% |
| Sales Managers | 55 | $122,002 | 87.30% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 53 | $65,439 | 84.13% |
| Astronomers | 53 | $64,940 | 85.48% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 53 | $40,436 | 86.89% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonemasons | 7 | $41,104 | 70.00% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 6 | $78,139 | 60.00% |
| Financial Managers | 6 | $137,193 | 60.00% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $39,332 | 60.00% |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | 6 | $31,398 | 60.00% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $40,511 | 66.67% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $42,717 | 66.67% |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 6 | $42,789 | 66.67% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 6 | $39,905 | 66.67% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 5 | $51,800 | 55.56% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 | $52,213 | 42.86% |
| Venezuela | 15 | $79,829 | 45.45% |
| Thailand | 15 | $37,731 | 45.45% |
| France | 13 | $94,179 | 40.63% |
| Jamaica | 13 | $31,792 | 41.94% |
| Argentina | 13 | $67,914 | 41.94% |
| Israel | 13 | $75,020 | 43.33% |
| Taiwan | 13 | $59,446 | 44.83% |
| Chile | 12 | $82,612 | 44.44% |
| Bangladesh | 12 | $76,760 | 44.44% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infosys Limited | 3,330 | $79,051 | 99.58% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 2,356 | $67,998 | 99.45% |
| Wipro Limited | 1,651 | $74,621 | 69.72% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 1,411 | $93,850 | 79.63% |
| University Of Colorado | 1,395 | $52,858 | 97.08% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 1,364 | $84,274 | 95.05% |
| Charter Communications Inc | 1,228 | $101,065 | 87.28% |
| Dish Network Llc | 1,219 | $89,807 | 92.21% |
| Mphasis Corporation | 845 | $71,482 | 98.60% |
| Accenture Llp | 668 | $90,550 | 92.01% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dish Network Llc | 171 | $90,221 | 57.97% |
| Denver County School District Aka Denver Public Sc | 107 | $44,387 | 41.63% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 98 | $91,962 | 48.04% |
| Brightview Landscape Development Inc Colorado | 86 | $40,588 | 50.29% |
| University Of Colorado Denver | 84 | $69,175 | 49.70% |
| Inovant Llc | 82 | $91,236 | 50.62% |
| Western Union Llc | 79 | $99,807 | 50.64% |
| Visa Technology And Operations Llc | 67 | $101,408 | 44.08% |
| Charles Schwab Co Inc | 65 | $114,323 | 46.10% |
| Level 3 Communications Llc | 61 | $98,899 | 55.45% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 151 | $72,779 | 77.84% |
| Cheese Manufacturing | 142 | $87,553 | 78.45% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology | 140 | $80,672 | 80.92% |
| Architectural Services | 132 | $50,973 | 88.00% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 130 | $85,975 | 86.67% |
| Support Activities For Oil And Gas Operations | 115 | $93,401 | 77.18% |
| Offices Of Dentists | 113 | $113,377 | 81.88% |
| Temporary Help Services | 109 | $90,014 | 80.15% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 108 | $64,441 | 87.10% |
| Educational Support Services | 99 | $87,677 | 80.49% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Vineyards | 10 | $29,307 | 100.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | 10 | $26,081 | 100.00% |
| Other Grain Farming | 10 | $30,730 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 10 | $27,961 | 100.00% |
| Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 9 | $31,276 | 100.00% |
| Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 8 | $31,429 | 100.00% |
| Potato Farming | 8 | $28,318 | 100.00% |
| All Other Crop Farming | 7 | $27,923 | 100.00% |
| Dual Purpose Cattle Ranching And Farming | 6 | $30,905 | 100.00% |
| Other Animal Production | 6 | $26,913 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 15 | $98,115 | 29.41% |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities | 15 | $22,875 | 30.61% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 14 | $49,228 | 29.79% |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 14 | $92,034 | 29.79% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 13 | $94,921 | 27.66% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 12 | $33,117 | 26.67% |
| Highway Street And Bridge Construction | 12 | $55,534 | 27.27% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 11 | $37,620 | 26.19% |
| Medical Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 11 | $83,071 | 27.50% |
| Advertising Agencies | 10 | $85,411 | 25.64% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Colorado to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Colorado over all years is $82,064. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.