| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217,780 | 90.48% | $77,294 | H-1B |
| 18,778 | 7.80% | $144,780 | PERM |
| 2,677 | 1.11% | $23,552 | H-2A |
| 1,465 | 0.61% | $90,711 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Georgia has seen a total of 240,700 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Georgia is the H-1B visa with 217,780 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 90.48% of Georgia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 18,778 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 7.80% of Georgia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicists | 61 | $63,225 | 82.43% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 61 | $50,449 | 82.43% |
| Purchasing Managers | 61 | $93,772 | 84.72% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 60 | $48,231 | 85.71% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 59 | $41,617 | 86.76% |
| Architectural Drafters | 59 | $50,197 | 86.76% |
| Technical Writers | 58 | $59,633 | 86.57% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 52 | $52,787 | 78.79% |
| Logistics Engineers | 52 | $62,007 | 82.54% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 51 | $77,857 | 83.61% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 10 | $56,014 | 35.71% |
| Budget Analysts | 10 | $58,590 | 35.71% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 10 | $68,794 | 35.71% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 10 | $39,807 | 35.71% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 10 | $83,637 | 35.71% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 10 | $57,670 | 35.71% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $40,513 | 35.71% |
| Food Service Managers | 10 | $54,269 | 35.71% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 9 | $18,214 | 33.33% |
| Accountants | 9 | $50,186 | 33.33% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,714 | $238,990 | 47.20% |
| Vietnam | 1,549 | $23,032 | 49.92% |
| South Korea | 839 | $33,757 | 31.32% |
| China | 560 | $63,532 | 48.99% |
| Mexico | 316 | $55,836 | 41.91% |
| Venezuela | 237 | $32,210 | 41.43% |
| Brazil | 225 | $60,493 | 44.29% |
| Canada | 202 | $88,988 | 43.63% |
| Pakistan | 181 | $54,814 | 50.70% |
| Nepal | 173 | $36,850 | 52.27% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agilysys Nv Llc | 70 | $97,496 | 87.50% |
| University Of West Georgia | 69 | $44,223 | 86.25% |
| Bellsoft Inc | 69 | $62,902 | 86.25% |
| Knacktek Llc | 68 | $55,424 | 85.00% |
| Diversant Llc | 68 | $85,036 | 85.00% |
| University Of Georgia Oge | 68 | $47,755 | 86.08% |
| Csc Covansys Corporation | 68 | $72,497 | 86.08% |
| Mu Sigma Inc | 67 | $60,636 | 85.90% |
| University Of Georgia | 67 | $59,417 | 85.90% |
| Turner Broadcasting System Inc | 67 | $83,328 | 85.90% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Pharmacy | 4 | $81,936 | 25.00% |
| New Birth Christian Academy | 4 | $51,905 | 25.00% |
| Nagra Usa Inc | 4 | $117,505 | 25.00% |
| Vsys Inc | 4 | $75,993 | 25.00% |
| Ds Waters Of America Inc | 4 | $112,861 | 25.00% |
| Booz Company Na Inc | 4 | $100,480 | 25.00% |
| Cellnet Technology Inc | 4 | $95,342 | 26.67% |
| Hiteco Usa Inc | 4 | $50,487 | 26.67% |
| Relex Solutions Inc | 4 | $106,070 | 26.67% |
| Ameridge Polymer Inc | 4 | $42,203 | 26.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 150 | $88,832 | 89.29% |
| All Other Support Services | 142 | $77,636 | 87.65% |
| Industrial Design Services | 140 | $89,912 | 90.32% |
| Urethane And Other Foam Product Except Polystyrene Manufacturing | 140 | $96,414 | 90.91% |
| Offices Of Dentists | 140 | $116,668 | 92.11% |
| Air Conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial And Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 136 | $87,350 | 91.89% |
| Credit Bureaus | 132 | $90,118 | 91.67% |
| Credit Card Issuing | 129 | $98,745 | 91.49% |
| Semiconductor And Related Device Manufacturing | 128 | $89,163 | 91.43% |
| Farm Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 125 | $97,167 | 89.93% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Wholesalers Nondurable Goods | 1 | $24,357 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Canning | 1 | $22,776 | 100.00% |
| Orange Groves | 1 | $24,939 | 100.00% |
| Building Material And Garden Equipment And Supplies Dealers | 1 | $28,434 | 100.00% |
| Other Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 1 | $24,357 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Services | 16 | $21,545 | 22.22% |
| Other Electronic Parts And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 16 | $73,698 | 22.54% |
| Tile And Terrazzo Contractors | 16 | $52,269 | 23.19% |
| Claims Adjusting | 16 | $91,332 | 23.19% |
| Construction And Mining Except Oil Well Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 15 | $70,702 | 21.74% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 15 | $99,656 | 22.39% |
| Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books | 14 | $57,741 | 21.88% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 13 | $69,613 | 20.63% |
| Exterminating And Pest Control Services | 13 | $42,058 | 20.97% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 13 | $62,253 | 22.41% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Georgia to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Georgia over all years is $77,294. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.