| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241,326 | 90.10% | $79,589 | H-1B |
| 21,270 | 7.94% | $134,505 | PERM |
| 3,595 | 1.34% | $25,486 | H-2A |
| 1,664 | 0.62% | $95,353 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Georgia has seen a total of 267,855 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Georgia is the H-1B visa with 241,326 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 90.10% of Georgia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 21,270 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 7.94% of Georgia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 7 | $38,584 | 87.50% |
| Document Management Specialists | 7 | $75,349 | 87.50% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 7 | $31,687 | 87.50% |
| Transportation Planners | 7 | $67,954 | 87.50% |
| Podiatrists | 7 | $55,558 | 87.50% |
| Editors | 7 | $59,747 | 87.50% |
| Life Scientists, All Other | 7 | $58,502 | 87.50% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $58,902 | 75.00% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 6 | $43,410 | 75.00% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 6 | $81,907 | 85.71% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2 | $35,599 | 14.29% |
| Auditors | 2 | $72,145 | 14.29% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 2 | $40,269 | 15.38% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $45,190 | 15.38% |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 2 | $50,419 | 15.38% |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 2 | $47,768 | 15.38% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 2 | $62,733 | 15.38% |
| Nannies | 2 | $29,100 | 15.38% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 2 | $49,359 | 15.38% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 2 | $40,259 | 15.38% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,437 | $224,889 | 47.15% |
| Vietnam | 2,426 | $23,044 | 52.22% |
| South Korea | 923 | $248,302 | 34.45% |
| China | 660 | $62,606 | 49.44% |
| Mexico | 410 | $51,815 | 44.96% |
| Brazil | 309 | $52,305 | 40.98% |
| Venezuela | 260 | $31,899 | 47.27% |
| Canada | 219 | $89,119 | 43.28% |
| Nepal | 218 | $38,105 | 48.44% |
| Pakistan | 210 | $55,288 | 47.09% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ust Global Inc | 1,126 | $73,878 | 85.95% |
| Pyramid Consulting Inc | 1,126 | $81,452 | 94.38% |
| Georgia Institute Of Technology | 1,124 | $52,692 | 96.65% |
| Intercontinental Exchange Holdings Inc | 1,012 | $101,024 | 89.64% |
| Savannah Chatham County Public School System | 933 | $54,216 | 91.47% |
| Adp Technology Services Inc | 901 | $103,926 | 96.47% |
| Anthem Inc | 858 | $99,520 | 92.66% |
| Home Depot Product Authority Llc | 834 | $95,349 | 91.45% |
| Niit Technologies Limited | 813 | $66,181 | 92.49% |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | 795 | $91,681 | 91.17% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Farms Inc | 16 | $25,908 | 100.00% |
| Dlr Fruit Vegetable Inc | 15 | $26,030 | 100.00% |
| Pacific Tomato Growers Ltd | 15 | $26,094 | 100.00% |
| Gregorio Tlacuatl | 15 | $24,422 | 100.00% |
| King Fresh Tomatoes Inc | 15 | $23,789 | 100.00% |
| The Wilbanks Apiaries Inc | 15 | $23,116 | 100.00% |
| Altman Specialty Plants Llc Ga | 15 | $32,323 | 100.00% |
| Them Boyz Harvesting Llc | 15 | $26,283 | 100.00% |
| Patrick Family Farms Llc | 15 | $25,979 | 100.00% |
| G R Farms | 15 | $23,937 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanier Cold Storage Llc | 90 | $20,946 | 36.00% |
| It Division Inc | 86 | $94,952 | 35.10% |
| Delta Air Lines Inc | 75 | $155,520 | 30.99% |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Advisory Services Llc | 72 | $113,547 | 32.00% |
| Kpmg Llp | 71 | $86,196 | 32.13% |
| Home Depot Management Company Llc | 66 | $110,229 | 30.84% |
| Vigna Inc | 62 | $85,102 | 29.52% |
| Cognier Inc | 62 | $83,706 | 31.00% |
| University Of North Georgia | 61 | $44,358 | 31.12% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 61 | $114,477 | 32.11% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Services | 59 | $53,661 | 89.39% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 59 | $63,473 | 89.39% |
| Other Services Related To Advertising | 58 | $71,847 | 89.23% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 57 | $90,417 | 87.69% |
| Research And Development In Biotechnology Except Nanobiotechnology | 57 | $86,957 | 89.06% |
| Computer Training | 55 | $62,399 | 87.30% |
| Sports And Recreation Instruction | 54 | $36,065 | 85.71% |
| Graphic Design Services | 54 | $45,478 | 87.10% |
| Employment Placement Agencies | 53 | $96,297 | 88.33% |
| Pulp Paper And Paperboard Mills | 53 | $86,177 | 88.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Carriers | 21 | $77,949 | 87.50% |
| Brick Stone And Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers | 21 | $74,834 | 91.30% |
| Medicinal And Botanical Manufacturing | 20 | $93,022 | 86.96% |
| Nursery And Tree Production | 20 | $23,779 | 86.96% |
| Household Appliances Electric Housewares And Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers | 20 | $74,294 | 90.91% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 20 | $65,292 | 90.91% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 20 | $98,729 | 90.91% |
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 20 | $55,604 | 90.91% |
| Interior Design Services | 20 | $57,192 | 90.91% |
| Photographic Film Paper Plate Chemical And Copy Toner Manufacturing | 19 | $67,019 | 90.48% |
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 $79,589. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.