| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 14 | $51,960 | 87.50% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 14 | $43,499 | 87.50% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 13 | $41,870 | 81.25% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 13 | $53,363 | 81.25% |
| Statistical Assistants | 13 | $38,760 | 86.67% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | $90,285 | 86.67% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 12 | $51,884 | 80.00% |
| Landscape Architects | 12 | $47,174 | 80.00% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 12 | $51,089 | 85.71% |
| Freight and Cargo Inspectors | 12 | $52,496 | 85.71% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 2 | $68,786 | 50.00% |
| Machinists | 2 | $47,445 | 50.00% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $45,705 | 50.00% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 2 | $32,677 | 50.00% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 2 | $45,500 | 50.00% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $52,990 | 50.00% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2 | $47,331 | 50.00% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 2 | $64,834 | 66.67% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 1 | $44,200 | 33.33% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1 | $113,672 | 33.33% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibm India Private Limited | 985 | $51,322 | 80.54% |
| Comtec Consultants Inc | 713 | $62,429 | 92.96% |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | 574 | $66,797 | 97.95% |
| Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc | 515 | $64,521 | 90.03% |
| Ibm Corporation | 461 | $73,668 | 80.74% |
| Lsu Health Sciences Center | 408 | $52,563 | 77.71% |
| Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund | 383 | $57,074 | 74.22% |
| Louisiana State University And A M College | 323 | $44,969 | 79.17% |
| Infosytech Solutions Inc | 302 | $47,399 | 86.78% |
| Dxc Technology Services Llc | 281 | $83,119 | 92.74% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Frederick | 45 | $22,024 | 100.00% |
| Alma Plantation Llc | 44 | $25,759 | 100.00% |
| Guillot Farms Inc | 37 | $22,807 | 100.00% |
| Denais Farms | 35 | $22,242 | 100.00% |
| Lowry Farms Inc | 35 | $21,859 | 100.00% |
| Engemann Farms | 32 | $23,550 | 100.00% |
| Allee And Allen Farms Llc | 31 | $22,862 | 100.00% |
| Lane A Blanchard Farms Llc | 29 | $22,422 | 100.00% |
| Lanie Farms Inc | 29 | $22,966 | 100.00% |
| Broke Farms Llc | 28 | $23,886 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Pride Catfish Inc | 234 | $17,621 | 100.00% |
| Corporate Green Llc | 186 | $4,898,455 | 100.00% |
| Louisiana State University And A M College | 154 | $50,538 | 100.00% |
| Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc | 60 | $21,022 | 46.51% |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | 58 | $2,081,722 | 51.33% |
| Kergan Brothers Inc | 35 | $18,096 | 35.35% |
| The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund | 31 | $51,459 | 36.47% |
| Apogee Medical Group Louisiana Inc | 25 | $166,897 | 31.65% |
| St Francis Medical Group Llc | 24 | $130,124 | 33.80% |
| Calcasieu Parish School System | 23 | $40,485 | 37.10% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $54,302 | 85.71% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 6 | $40,686 | 85.71% |
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 6 | $127,622 | 85.71% |
| Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 6 | $86,903 | 85.71% |
| Recreational And Vacation Camps Except Campgrounds | 6 | $42,723 | 85.71% |
| Sugarcane Farming | 6 | $72,176 | 85.71% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 6 | $62,209 | 85.71% |
| Navigational Services To Shipping | 6 | $57,765 | 85.71% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 6 | $55,207 | 85.71% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | 6 | $55,196 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Manufacturing | 1 | $45,282 | 50.00% |
| Logging | 1 | $38,480 | 50.00% |
| Construction Sand And Gravel Mining | 1 | $80,954 | 50.00% |
| Music Publishers | 1 | $76,170 | 50.00% |
| Grocery And Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $40,082 | 50.00% |
| Special Food Services | 1 | $58,240 | 50.00% |
| Cut Stock Resawing Lumber And Planing | 1 | $29,203 | 50.00% |
| Broadwoven Fabric Mills | 1 | $107,266 | 50.00% |
| Promoters Of Performing Arts Sports And Similar Events Without Facilities | 1 | $74,318 | 50.00% |
| Flooring Contractors | 1 | $35,984 | 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.