| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 21 | $44,673 | 87.50% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 20 | $47,813 | 83.33% |
| Critical Care Nurses | 20 | $49,859 | 83.33% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 20 | $73,021 | 86.96% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 20 | $40,222 | 86.96% |
| Accountants | 20 | $48,876 | 86.96% |
| Lawyers | 20 | $78,062 | 90.91% |
| Cost Estimators | 19 | $43,125 | 86.36% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 18 | $46,656 | 81.82% |
| Computer Network Architects | 17 | $70,261 | 77.27% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $45,705 | 40.00% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 2 | $32,677 | 40.00% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 2 | $45,500 | 40.00% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $52,990 | 40.00% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $61,460 | 40.00% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 2 | $64,834 | 40.00% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 2 | $39,936 | 40.00% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 2 | $45,282 | 40.00% |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | 2 | $56,171 | 50.00% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 2 | $98,249 | 50.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 274 | $1,599,983 | 42.09% |
| Mexico | 229 | $34,136 | 37.06% |
| China | 108 | $40,809 | 51.92% |
| Vietnam | 84 | $19,119 | 51.53% |
| Cambodia | 79 | $17,763 | 51.63% |
| Nepal | 73 | $41,059 | 58.87% |
| South Korea | 55 | $29,395 | 46.22% |
| Iran | 37 | $25,757 | 34.91% |
| Brazil | 35 | $42,288 | 41.18% |
| Philippines | 28 | $51,046 | 38.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy Care Inc | 38 | $59,809 | 88.37% |
| American Bureau Of Shipping Abs | 38 | $69,448 | 88.37% |
| S Tahseen Rab Md Apllc | 37 | $128,635 | 88.10% |
| Perficient Inc | 36 | $56,719 | 85.71% |
| Louisiana Health Service Indemnity Company | 35 | $86,742 | 87.50% |
| Ibm India Pvt Limited | 35 | $54,207 | 87.50% |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc | 35 | $94,633 | 89.74% |
| Calcasieu Parish School System | 34 | $40,724 | 87.18% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 34 | $76,734 | 89.47% |
| Igate Technologies Inc | 33 | $57,754 | 89.19% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Neal Sons Farm Llc | 18 | $21,289 | 100.00% |
| Segura Farms Llc | 17 | $22,287 | 100.00% |
| Chris Mounier Farms | 17 | $23,455 | 100.00% |
| Newton Cane Company Inc | 17 | $23,392 | 100.00% |
| Cffd Crawfish Llc | 17 | $23,920 | 100.00% |
| Spike Noel Farms | 17 | $23,193 | 100.00% |
| W C Lanie Sons Inc | 17 | $21,174 | 100.00% |
| Dufeco Planting Co Inc | 17 | $21,451 | 100.00% |
| Domingues Farms | 17 | $24,501 | 100.00% |
| Graham Farms Crop Cattle Llc | 17 | $26,115 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Technology Services Inc | 3 | $84,989 | 27.27% |
| Qwest Corporation | 3 | $86,805 | 27.27% |
| Premier Housing Construction Llc | 3 | $18,720 | 27.27% |
| Gordon Sales Inc | 3 | $68,467 | 30.00% |
| Citgo Petroleum | 3 | $90,875 | 30.00% |
| Brentwood Hospital | 3 | $79,456 | 30.00% |
| Regal Nails Salon Spa Llc | 3 | $41,211 | 30.00% |
| Ch Mart Llc | 3 | $26,485 | 30.00% |
| Technology Engineers Inc | 3 | $50,232 | 30.00% |
| Indorama Ventures Olefins Llc | 3 | $71,483 | 30.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratories | 5 | $94,582 | 83.33% |
| Hmo Medical Centers | 4 | $63,627 | 66.67% |
| Lumber Plywood Millwork And Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $45,651 | 66.67% |
| Media Representatives | 4 | $26,203 | 66.67% |
| Sugar Manufacturing | 4 | $86,739 | 80.00% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 4 | $67,621 | 80.00% |
| Instrument Manufacturing For Measuring And Testing Electricity And Electrical Signals | 4 | $75,566 | 80.00% |
| Legislative Bodies | 4 | $61,412 | 80.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 4 | $62,405 | 80.00% |
| Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 4 | $53,118 | 80.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 1 | $50,856 | 50.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1 | $59,925 | 50.00% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 1 | $44,720 | 50.00% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 1 | $18,242 | 50.00% |
| Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 1 | $65,415 | 50.00% |
| Farm Management Services | 1 | $54,787 | 50.00% |
| Legal Counsel And Prosecution | 1 | $73,694 | 50.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 1 | $51,584 | 50.00% |
| Exterminating And Pest Control Services | 1 | $46,176 | 50.00% |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | 1 | $102,814 | 50.00% |
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.