| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,137 | 58.57% | $66,286 | H-1B |
| 11,777 | 34.26% | $23,340 | H-2A |
| 2,034 | 5.92% | $284,301 | PERM |
| 431 | 1.25% | $80,554 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Louisiana has seen a total of 34,379 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Louisiana is the H-1B visa with 20,137 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 58.57% of Louisiana's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 11,777 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 34.26% of Louisiana's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 25 | $47,501 | 86.21% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 25 | $54,569 | 86.21% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 25 | $62,997 | 86.21% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 24 | $39,510 | 82.76% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 23 | $58,437 | 82.14% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 23 | $58,712 | 82.14% |
| Surgeons | 23 | $160,284 | 85.19% |
| Marketing Managers | 21 | $67,803 | 80.77% |
| Information Security Analysts | 21 | $69,003 | 84.00% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 21 | $44,585 | 87.50% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architects | 3 | $80,621 | 60.00% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 3 | $34,001 | 60.00% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $51,744 | 60.00% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 3 | $43,506 | 60.00% |
| Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 3 | $64,674 | 60.00% |
| Construction Managers | 3 | $99,320 | 60.00% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $44,513 | 60.00% |
| Prosthodontists | 3 | $86,337 | 60.00% |
| Marine Engineers | 2 | $75,400 | 40.00% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $28,675 | 40.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia | 1 | $38,480 | 100.00% |
| Israel | 1 | $19,550 | 100.00% |
| Armenia | 1 | $43,909 | 100.00% |
| Rwanda | 1 | $59,040 | 100.00% |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | $164,528 | 100.00% |
| Guyana | 1 | $147,430 | 100.00% |
| Tunisia | 1 | $43,473 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cbampi Llc | 13 | $86,568 | 92.86% |
| Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center Inc | 13 | $117,677 | 92.86% |
| Pmr La Holding Llc | 13 | $175,176 | 92.86% |
| Minden Physician Practices Llc | 13 | $194,627 | 92.86% |
| Sparta Consulting Inc | 12 | $49,119 | 85.71% |
| Zina International Inc | 12 | $49,282 | 85.71% |
| International Paper | 12 | $85,953 | 85.71% |
| Agility Technologies Llc | 12 | $45,304 | 85.71% |
| Iseatz Inc | 12 | $73,760 | 85.71% |
| Kpmg Llp | 12 | $46,176 | 85.71% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Planting Partnership | 14 | $26,648 | 100.00% |
| Cajun Gators Inc | 14 | $22,484 | 100.00% |
| John Or Cassandra West | 14 | $22,010 | 100.00% |
| Morris Farms Partnership Llc | 14 | $23,791 | 100.00% |
| Jas Crawfish Llc | 14 | $23,900 | 100.00% |
| Canezaro Brothers Farms Llc | 14 | $23,140 | 100.00% |
| D T Crawfish Llc | 14 | $24,687 | 100.00% |
| Bayou Barre Farms Llc | 14 | $22,841 | 100.00% |
| Westover Farms Inc | 14 | $25,021 | 100.00% |
| Teche Vermilion Sugar Cane Growers Association Inc | 14 | $37,023 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Crew Boats And Marine Transportation Llc | 1 | $44,907 | 25.00% |
| First Care Physicians | 1 | $138,029 | 25.00% |
| Aquatic Energy Llc | 1 | $67,558 | 25.00% |
| As Dosti 1 Llc Dba Subway | 1 | $35,110 | 25.00% |
| Safety Council Of The Louisiana Capital Area | 1 | $44,054 | 25.00% |
| Concordia Llc | 1 | $79,269 | 25.00% |
| Omsai Hotels Llc | 1 | $32,261 | 25.00% |
| Harvest Cathedral | 1 | $36,980 | 25.00% |
| Sygnvs Integrated Solutions Inc | 1 | $69,763 | 25.00% |
| Ensco Offshore Co | 1 | $82,035 | 25.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 3,683 | $62,284 | 86.21% |
| Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | 3,418 | $51,198 | 83.00% |
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 1,396 | $42,985 | 91.36% |
| Engineering Services | 1,269 | $71,951 | 83.54% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 1,165 | $66,766 | 88.93% |
| General Medical And Surgical Hospitals | 1,026 | $80,581 | 94.91% |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 884 | $63,272 | 95.67% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 801 | $147,312 | 88.51% |
| Management Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 313 | $68,655 | 94.28% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 253 | $65,527 | 83.22% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish Farming | 2,376 | $24,610 | 100.00% |
| Sugarcane Farming | 2,288 | $24,347 | 100.00% |
| Aquaculture | 1,290 | $24,580 | 100.00% |
| Other Crop Farming | 683 | $26,998 | 100.00% |
| Rice Farming | 682 | $24,139 | 100.00% |
| Nursery And Tree Production | 309 | $24,162 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Combination Farming | 243 | $25,906 | 100.00% |
| Other Grain Farming | 211 | $26,040 | 100.00% |
| Apiculture | 169 | $25,073 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Farming | 160 | $26,765 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping Services | 508 | $1,813,664 | 70.36% |
| Engineering Services | 233 | $83,412 | 45.87% |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 225 | $72,981 | 63.38% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 182 | $601,795 | 58.71% |
| General Medical And Surgical Hospitals | 126 | $3,389,665 | 54.08% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 91 | $87,854 | 40.44% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 86 | $78,668 | 47.25% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 81 | $23,311 | 64.29% |
| Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing | 60 | $21,022 | 65.93% |
| Sugarcane Farming | 54 | $30,953 | 62.79% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Louisiana to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Louisiana over all years is $66,286. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.