| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,359 | $365,489 | 47.29% |
| Mexico | 405 | $39,794 | 53.64% |
| China | 189 | $66,263 | 46.10% |
| Canada | 126 | $100,804 | 44.68% |
| Philippines | 82 | $35,140 | 45.81% |
| South Korea | 61 | $50,537 | 39.10% |
| Nepal | 58 | $3,816,957 | 41.43% |
| United Kingdom | 58 | $102,303 | 50.88% |
| Brazil | 50 | $64,525 | 43.86% |
| Australia | 26 | $99,748 | 30.95% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | 648 | $49,678 | 94.05% |
| Arrow Electronics Inc | 602 | $105,509 | 91.07% |
| Hcl America Inc | 583 | $82,879 | 99.32% |
| Oracle America Inc | 523 | $102,975 | 89.55% |
| Ibm India Private Limited | 428 | $73,983 | 76.43% |
| Comcast Cable Communications Llc | 416 | $93,889 | 78.49% |
| Colorado State University | 414 | $50,501 | 86.61% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 409 | $87,176 | 98.08% |
| Qualcomm Technologies Inc | 387 | $100,579 | 93.70% |
| Larsen Toubro Infotech Limited | 376 | $61,657 | 91.04% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Valley Turf Co | 61 | $33,077 | 57.01% |
| Google Llc | 55 | $87,220 | 51.40% |
| Arkstek | 55 | $83,057 | 56.12% |
| Sanctuary Inc | 54 | $32,812 | 55.67% |
| Whip Systems Llc | 42 | $104,617 | 43.75% |
| Colorado Designscapes Inc | 40 | $26,711 | 46.51% |
| Davita Inc | 37 | $94,263 | 44.05% |
| Netapp Inc | 35 | $113,871 | 42.68% |
| Ringcentral Inc | 33 | $98,338 | 41.77% |
| Lsi Corporation An Avago Technologies Company | 33 | $114,941 | 41.77% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power And Communication Line And Related Structures Construction | 20 | $106,288 | 86.96% |
| Mining Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 20 | $87,674 | 90.91% |
| All Other Textile Product Mills | 19 | $114,953 | 86.36% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 18 | $79,693 | 81.82% |
| Sales Financing | 18 | $82,407 | 81.82% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 18 | $82,471 | 81.82% |
| Other Financial Vehicles | 18 | $101,456 | 81.82% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 17 | $54,906 | 77.27% |
| Real Estate Credit | 17 | $98,152 | 85.00% |
| Power Distribution And Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | 17 | $79,670 | 89.47% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 2 | $52,707 | 28.57% |
| Retail Bakeries | 2 | $124,467 | 28.57% |
| Automotive Repair And Maintenance | 2 | $63,971 | 28.57% |
| Other Specialized Design Services | 2 | $71,199 | 28.57% |
| Electric Power Transmission Control And Distribution | 2 | $80,299 | 28.57% |
| Warehousing And Storage | 1 | $21,736 | 14.29% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 1 | $115,045 | 16.67% |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | 1 | $87,693 | 16.67% |
| Used Household And Office Goods Moving | 1 | $53,560 | 16.67% |
| Offices Of Real Estate Appraisers | 1 | $62,192 | 16.67% |
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.