| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractors | 29 | $56,490 | 82.86% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 29 | $91,727 | 85.29% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 29 | $59,134 | 85.29% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 28 | $48,147 | 84.85% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 28 | $41,050 | 84.85% |
| Writers and Authors | 27 | $38,294 | 81.82% |
| Robotics Engineers | 27 | $80,294 | 84.38% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 27 | $41,132 | 84.38% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 26 | $37,505 | 81.25% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 26 | $32,632 | 83.87% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 8 | $36,450 | 38.10% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 8 | $54,033 | 38.10% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 8 | $30,397 | 40.00% |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 8 | $31,000 | 40.00% |
| Medical Secretaries | 8 | $33,972 | 40.00% |
| Optometrists | 8 | $49,561 | 40.00% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 8 | $25,165 | 40.00% |
| Hydrologists | 8 | $57,237 | 40.00% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 8 | $39,580 | 40.00% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 8 | $34,629 | 40.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University | 424 | $53,059 | 91.18% |
| Siemens Energy Inc | 422 | $85,775 | 91.14% |
| Syntel Inc | 421 | $66,267 | 91.52% |
| Nagarro Inc | 417 | $77,295 | 91.65% |
| Management Health Systems Inc | 404 | $58,861 | 88.99% |
| Synergy Technologies Llc | 403 | $76,381 | 90.36% |
| Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida Inc | 398 | $97,627 | 89.24% |
| Syntel Consulting Inc | 398 | $66,467 | 89.44% |
| Igate Technologies Inc | 397 | $64,779 | 89.21% |
| University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine | 396 | $51,785 | 90.21% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melon Life Inc | 17 | $28,200 | 100.00% |
| Paloma Harvesting Inc | 16 | $23,104 | 100.00% |
| Gomello Llc | 16 | $26,549 | 100.00% |
| Pjs Harvesting Llc | 16 | $28,422 | 100.00% |
| Wonderful Bees | 16 | $26,571 | 100.00% |
| Statewide Harvesting Hauling Inc | 16 | $19,557 | 100.00% |
| Hire Us Inc | 15 | $27,871 | 100.00% |
| Ruiz Harvesting Inc | 15 | $23,832 | 100.00% |
| Sunshine Planting Llc | 15 | $30,478 | 100.00% |
| Frey Brothers | 15 | $29,304 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus It Inc | 29 | $91,727 | 34.12% |
| Cogent Healthcare Of Jacksonville Llc | 28 | $146,625 | 33.73% |
| Tech Data Corporation | 28 | $78,339 | 35.00% |
| Millicom International Services Llc | 28 | $105,126 | 35.44% |
| Gators Dockside Of Baldwin Park Llc | 27 | $21,427 | 34.62% |
| Temenos Usa Inc | 26 | $89,464 | 33.77% |
| Aircraft Development Flight Airways Corp | 26 | $49,638 | 35.14% |
| Across Borders Management Consulting Group Llc | 26 | $72,768 | 35.14% |
| Merrill Lynch | 25 | $85,189 | 35.21% |
| Edsa Inc | 25 | $47,438,889 | 35.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial And Synthetic Fibers And Filaments Manufacturing | 9 | $101,677 | 81.82% |
| Other Building Material Dealers | 9 | $58,945 | 81.82% |
| Machine Shops | 9 | $65,564 | 90.00% |
| Automotive Mechanical And Electrical Repair And Maintenance | 9 | $41,519 | 90.00% |
| Dental Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 9 | $79,632 | 90.00% |
| Security Guards And Patrol Services | 9 | $69,324 | 90.00% |
| Grocery And Convenience Retailers | 9 | $111,196 | 90.00% |
| Rail Transportation | 8 | $93,316 | 80.00% |
| Cosmetology And Barber Schools | 8 | $50,386 | 80.00% |
| Trusts Estates And Agency Accounts | 8 | $105,401 | 80.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cane Sugar Manufacturing | 4 | $117,541 | 80.00% |
| Performing Arts Companies | 4 | $63,373 | 80.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Transmission And Power Train Parts Manufacturing | 4 | $42,536 | 80.00% |
| Apiculture | 4 | $41,938 | 80.00% |
| Oil And Gas Pipeline And Related Structures Construction | 4 | $72,686 | 80.00% |
| Scenic And Sightseeing Transportation Other | 4 | $42,626 | 80.00% |
| Advertising Material Distribution Services | 4 | $40,555 | 80.00% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Preserving And Specialty Food Manufacturing | 4 | $48,157 | 80.00% |
| Household And Institutional Furniture Manufacturing | 4 | $38,553 | 80.00% |
| Wired And Wireless Telecommunications Carriers Except Satellite | 4 | $79,638 | 80.00% |
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.