| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 31 | $47,593 | 86.11% |
| Transportation Engineers | 31 | $74,092 | 86.11% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 30 | $44,316 | 85.71% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 29 | $37,816 | 82.86% |
| Health Educators | 28 | $47,043 | 80.00% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 26 | $76,016 | 78.79% |
| Chiropractors | 26 | $34,809 | 78.79% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 26 | $58,864 | 78.79% |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | 26 | $80,313 | 81.25% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 25 | $73,735 | 78.13% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 6 | $54,389 | 27.27% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 6 | $34,899 | 27.27% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 6 | $29,772 | 28.57% |
| Dental Assistants | 6 | $35,381 | 28.57% |
| Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 6 | $73,587 | 28.57% |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 6 | $58,347 | 28.57% |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 6 | $43,940 | 28.57% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 6 | $62,497 | 30.00% |
| Data Entry Keyers | 6 | $30,035 | 30.00% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $49,090 | 30.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 2,000 | $56,367 | 90.54% |
| Tech Mahindra Americas Inc | 1,888 | $73,607 | 93.42% |
| Hcl America Inc | 1,511 | $81,112 | 86.44% |
| Ibm Corporation | 1,476 | $83,337 | 86.32% |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc | 1,476 | $70,642 | 95.91% |
| Wipro Limited | 1,328 | $72,466 | 92.67% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1,317 | $86,265 | 95.99% |
| Smartsoft International Inc | 1,257 | $62,833 | 94.16% |
| Manhattan Associates Inc | 1,256 | $91,358 | 94.94% |
| Georgia Institute Of Technology | 1,115 | $51,476 | 84.66% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercontinental Exchange Holdings Inc | 129 | $96,733 | 44.18% |
| Byteware Inc | 117 | $80,564 | 40.21% |
| Symbioun Technologies Inc | 105 | $81,377 | 37.50% |
| Atl Ga Staffing Llc | 100 | $17,788 | 37.88% |
| Total System Services Inc Tsys Inc | 96 | $92,328 | 36.64% |
| Lanier Cold Storage Llc | 90 | $20,946 | 34.88% |
| Truist Bank | 87 | $82,577 | 34.80% |
| It Division Inc | 86 | $94,952 | 34.96% |
| Legendary Meats Llc | 86 | $22,649 | 35.68% |
| Georgia Plating Inc | 71 | $18,480 | 30.21% |
| 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.