| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 10,688 | $89,576 | 89.89% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 7,841 | $77,319 | 93.22% |
| Computer Programmers | 4,085 | $66,331 | 88.52% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 3,985 | $78,451 | 92.18% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 2,135 | $97,621 | 89.37% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,285 | $73,195 | 90.37% |
| Web Developers | 1,136 | $58,998 | 98.70% |
| Electrical Engineers | 882 | $81,816 | 85.88% |
| Database Administrators | 840 | $78,467 | 90.03% |
| Management Analysts | 796 | $75,961 | 90.05% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 1,257 | $25,547 | 260.79% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 804 | $28,580 | 222.71% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 242 | $29,915 | 95.65% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 84 | $30,155 | 66.14% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 22 | $35,818 | 19.47% |
| Nursery Workers | 19 | $29,701 | 18.45% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 2 | $33,197 | 2.33% |
| Construction Laborers | 1 | $30,826 | 1.23% |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 1 | $27,310 | 1.32% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1 | $32,406 | 1.49% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 699 | $412,800 | 68.60% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 262 | $105,456 | 140.86% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 229 | $96,058 | 134.71% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 209 | $26,236 | 129.81% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 183 | $94,175 | 129.79% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 134 | $102,973 | 102.29% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 111 | $44,382 | 105.71% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 102 | $29,968 | 105.15% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 71 | $42,024 | 79.78% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 63 | $82,524 | 70.79% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams State University | 11 | $47,295 | 91.67% |
| Strive Preparatory Schools | 11 | $54,526 | 91.67% |
| International School Of Denver | 11 | $48,325 | 91.67% |
| Rfi Llc | 11 | $72,377 | 91.67% |
| The Childrens Hospital Association | 11 | $65,481 | 91.67% |
| Lead It Corporation | 11 | $67,886 | 91.67% |
| Innovative Intelligent Solutions Llc | 11 | $68,245 | 91.67% |
| The Sanborn Map Co Inc | 11 | $82,028 | 91.67% |
| Broadgate Inc | 11 | $63,805 | 91.67% |
| Propelsys Technologies Llc | 11 | $68,935 | 91.67% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway International Llc | 1 | $35,942 | 50.00% |
| Camp Dresser Mckee Inc | 1 | $79,600 | 50.00% |
| Earl W Seymour | 1 | $34,570 | 50.00% |
| Truven Health Analytics Inc | 1 | $77,043 | 50.00% |
| Midwest Pms Llc | 1 | $56,576 | 50.00% |
| Cabelas Inc | 1 | $64,230 | 50.00% |
| Panda Garden Llc Dba Panda Garden Chinese Rest | 1 | $26,520 | 50.00% |
| Solidfire Inc | 1 | $94,536 | 50.00% |
| Linn Operating Inc | 1 | $167,440 | 50.00% |
| Denver Investment Advisors Llc | 1 | $102,856 | 50.00% |
| 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.