| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218,102 | 87.39% | $72,918 | H-1B |
| 23,967 | 9.60% | $1,173,985 | PERM |
| 4,546 | 1.82% | $26,850 | H-2A |
| 2,946 | 1.18% | $94,083 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Florida has seen a total of 249,561 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Florida is the H-1B visa with 218,102 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 87.39% of Florida's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 23,967 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 9.60% of Florida's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 81 | $48,910 | 87.10% |
| Producers and Directors | 81 | $47,567 | 87.10% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 80 | $50,880 | 86.96% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 78 | $57,961 | 85.71% |
| Athletic Trainers | 77 | $42,471 | 86.52% |
| Health Educators | 76 | $39,478 | 86.36% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 76 | $72,689 | 87.36% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 74 | $49,429 | 85.06% |
| Materials Scientists | 70 | $65,916 | 82.35% |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 69 | $66,476 | 82.14% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18 | $24,506 | 60.00% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 17 | $63,682 | 56.67% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 17 | $55,029 | 56.67% |
| Art Directors | 17 | $112,192 | 56.67% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 17 | $57,191 | 56.67% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 17 | $54,140 | 56.67% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 17 | $76,800 | 56.67% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 17 | $32,399 | 58.62% |
| Pediatricians, General | 16 | $113,599 | 55.17% |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | 16 | $40,325 | 55.17% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4,442 | $4,828,874 | 46.59% |
| Venezuela | 1,578 | $58,794 | 40.66% |
| Brazil | 1,437 | $150,395 | 40.74% |
| Philippines | 1,393 | $816,849 | 51.42% |
| Colombia | 849 | $45,559 | 44.24% |
| Mexico | 441 | $392,363 | 44.01% |
| Canada | 421 | $715,591 | 42.44% |
| China | 409 | $2,666,782 | 45.24% |
| Argentina | 366 | $67,747 | 44.36% |
| Italy | 284 | $98,948 | 42.64% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Inc | 28 | $92,160 | 87.50% |
| Reliant Vision Group Inc | 28 | $70,200 | 87.50% |
| Lex Nimble Solutions Inc | 28 | $78,996 | 87.50% |
| New Springs Inc | 28 | $41,158 | 87.50% |
| American Education And Translation Services Llc | 28 | $39,976 | 87.50% |
| Trinuc Llc | 28 | $52,782 | 87.50% |
| Sree Systems Llc | 28 | $62,569 | 87.50% |
| Coastal Construction Of Miami Dade County Inc | 28 | $83,416 | 87.50% |
| Intraedge Inc | 28 | $78,630 | 87.50% |
| Apurva Tech Inc | 28 | $57,964 | 87.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimare Ruskin Inc 4 | 1 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Dannys Wholesale Plants Llc | 1 | $21,135 | 100.00% |
| Rainbrook Farm Llc | 1 | $23,483 | 100.00% |
| Everglades Harvesting Inc 6 Swfl | 1 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Nestor Morales Harvesting | 1 | $17,222 | 100.00% |
| E Berry Harvest Company Llc 6 | 1 | $25,813 | 100.00% |
| Natures Green Inc 3mech | 1 | $47,611 | 100.00% |
| Everglades Harvesting Inc Fl2 Pcd | 1 | $200 | 100.00% |
| Boracho Cattle Co | 1 | $20,280 | 100.00% |
| H2a Complete Ii Inc 4 | 1 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Florida Brewery Inc | 3 | $74,450 | 50.00% |
| Eancom Lp | 3 | $142,203 | 50.00% |
| Pelliconi Florida Llc | 3 | $55,841 | 50.00% |
| Piecemakers Llc | 3 | $97,039 | 50.00% |
| Adp Llc | 3 | $92,775 | 50.00% |
| Dios Llc | 3 | $35,256 | 50.00% |
| Hotel Providers Inc | 3 | $142,154 | 50.00% |
| Parkland International Music Academy | 3 | $38,529 | 50.00% |
| South Florida Lighting Team Llc | 3 | $36,816 | 50.00% |
| Alen Construction Group Inc | 3 | $59,592 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Specialized Design Services | 57 | $53,794 | 83.82% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 57 | $52,368 | 85.07% |
| Insurance Carriers | 57 | $81,190 | 86.36% |
| Other Direct Insurance Except Life Health And Medical Carriers | 56 | $97,686 | 84.85% |
| Wood Container And Pallet Manufacturing | 56 | $84,117 | 84.85% |
| Restaurants And Other Eating Places | 56 | $88,363 | 84.85% |
| Health And Welfare Funds | 55 | $110,785 | 84.62% |
| Media Representatives | 55 | $72,578 | 84.62% |
| Securities And Commodity Exchanges | 53 | $70,367 | 84.13% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 53 | $86,788 | 86.89% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 31 | $39,607 | 88.57% |
| Language Schools | 30 | $50,854 | 88.24% |
| Lessors Of Nonresidential Buildings Except Miniwarehouses | 30 | $58,082 | 90.91% |
| Medical And Diagnostic Laboratories | 29 | $4,258,266 | 87.88% |
| Amusement And Theme Parks | 29 | $82,000 | 87.88% |
| Car Washes | 29 | $26,113 | 90.63% |
| Tour Operators | 29 | $62,805 | 90.63% |
| Assisted Living Facilities For The Elderly | 28 | $30,911 | 87.50% |
| Passenger Car Rental | 28 | $64,846 | 87.50% |
| Nursery And Tree Production | 28 | $34,792 | 90.32% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Florida to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Florida over all years is $72,918. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.