| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | 288 | $112,888 | 87.01% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 282 | $58,645 | 86.50% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 271 | $51,797 | 83.90% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 268 | $70,422 | 83.75% |
| Biological Technicians | 262 | $31,590 | 81.88% |
| Veterinarians | 249 | $80,012 | 81.11% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 244 | $40,799 | 80.53% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 239 | $41,548 | 83.86% |
| Budget Analysts | 226 | $54,838 | 82.78% |
| Interior Designers | 226 | $40,799 | 84.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 59 | $60,044 | 89.39% |
| Occupational Therapists | 56 | $11,557,621 | 87.50% |
| Office Clerks, General | 56 | $29,927 | 87.50% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 55 | $46,815 | 87.30% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 54 | $64,355 | 88.52% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 53 | $49,949 | 89.83% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 51 | $46,810 | 87.93% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 51 | $56,909 | 87.93% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 50 | $89,255 | 87.72% |
| Purchasing Managers | 49 | $91,418 | 85.96% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pscu | 35 | $105,083 | 92.11% |
| Alstom Signaling Operation Llc | 35 | $90,882 | 92.11% |
| Eficens Systems Llc | 35 | $81,560 | 92.11% |
| Hf Management Services Llc | 34 | $112,758 | 89.47% |
| Disney Parks Technology Services Co Llc | 34 | $120,408 | 89.47% |
| Lennar Corporation | 34 | $98,222 | 89.47% |
| Applications Software Technology Llc | 34 | $68,394 | 89.47% |
| Biomet 3i Llc Sub Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc | 34 | $65,654 | 89.47% |
| Yash Technologies Inc | 34 | $64,643 | 89.47% |
| Milestone Consulting Group Inc | 34 | $59,686 | 89.47% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades Harvesting Inc Fl 16 Sc | 1 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Indian Okee Harvesting 5 | 1 | $29,806 | 100.00% |
| Freeman Harvesting Inc 1 | 1 | $25,813 | 100.00% |
| Seaboard Berry Farms Llc Sb2 | 1 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Jose I Ramirez | 1 | $25,126 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Fkfl25 | 1 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Florida Pacific Farms Llc Fpf3 | 1 | $29,806 | 100.00% |
| Jg Labor Harvesting Llc Petition 1 | 1 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Fd22 | 1 | $25,813 | 100.00% |
| H2a Complete Ii Inc Pet 1 | 1 | $25,813 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Und Us Network Direct Corp | 3 | $90,272 | 42.86% |
| Sanofi Pasteur Vaxdesign Corporation | 3 | $44,651 | 42.86% |
| Radgov Inc | 3 | $65,846 | 42.86% |
| Pampa Beverages Llc | 3 | $131,380 | 42.86% |
| Miacucina Llc | 3 | $75,330 | 42.86% |
| Optime Consulting Inc | 3 | $64,341 | 42.86% |
| Northwest Florida Community Hospital | 3 | $45,808 | 42.86% |
| Application Development Consultants | 3 | $67,627 | 42.86% |
| Circuitronix Llc | 3 | $94,265 | 42.86% |
| Closeout City Inc | 3 | $92,206 | 42.86% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 64 | $49,872 | 83.12% |
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 64 | $66,601 | 83.12% |
| Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers | 63 | $60,021 | 82.89% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 63 | $86,985 | 82.89% |
| New Car Dealers | 62 | $79,123 | 81.58% |
| Tire Manufacturing Except Retreading | 61 | $76,946 | 81.33% |
| Medical And Diagnostic Laboratories | 61 | $82,088 | 81.33% |
| Residential Property Managers | 61 | $60,146 | 81.33% |
| Portfolio Management And Investment Advice | 61 | $97,354 | 82.43% |
| Search Detection Navigation Guidance Aeronautical And Nautical System And Instrument Manufacturing | 61 | $84,377 | 82.43% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 36 | $48,498 | 92.31% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 35 | $83,172 | 92.11% |
| Medicinal And Botanical Manufacturing | 35 | $74,337 | 92.11% |
| Pharmacy Benefit Management And Other Third Party Administration Of Insurance And Pension Funds | 35 | $79,014 | 94.59% |
| Specialized Design Services | 35 | $50,641 | 94.59% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 35 | $55,421 | 94.59% |
| Sporting And Recreational Goods And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 35 | $59,932 | 94.59% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 34 | $73,337 | 91.89% |
| Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Local | 33 | $46,537 | 91.67% |
| Power And Communication Line And Related Structures Construction | 33 | $67,405 | 91.67% |
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.