| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,737 | 60.71% | $65,369 | H-1B |
| 9,777 | 31.68% | $22,052 | H-2A |
| 1,954 | 6.33% | $293,597 | PERM |
| 396 | 1.28% | $79,698 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Louisiana has seen a total of 30,864 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Louisiana is the H-1B visa with 18,737 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 60.71% of Louisiana's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 9,777 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 31.68% of Louisiana's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 11 | $51,784 | 84.62% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 11 | $45,817 | 91.67% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 11 | $50,487 | 91.67% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 11 | $50,686 | 91.67% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 11 | $66,872 | 91.67% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 10 | $31,468 | 83.33% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $41,266 | 83.33% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $37,180 | 83.33% |
| Training and Development Managers | 10 | $49,918 | 83.33% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 10 | $43,341 | 90.91% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Directors and Composers | 1 | $35,131 | 33.33% |
| Compliance Officers | 1 | $63,190 | 33.33% |
| Chemical Technicians | 1 | $59,093 | 33.33% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1 | $113,672 | 33.33% |
| Crane and Tower Operators | 1 | $57,117 | 33.33% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | 1 | $51,584 | 33.33% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 1 | $20,093 | 33.33% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 1 | $44,200 | 33.33% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 1 | $29,952 | 33.33% |
| Web Developers | 1 | $45,178 | 33.33% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 259 | $1,688,366 | 42.81% |
| Mexico | 207 | $34,626 | 38.91% |
| China | 101 | $39,891 | 57.71% |
| Vietnam | 83 | $18,826 | 54.97% |
| Cambodia | 79 | $17,763 | 62.20% |
| Nepal | 71 | $40,144 | 57.26% |
| South Korea | 55 | $29,395 | 52.38% |
| Iran | 37 | $25,757 | 39.78% |
| Brazil | 34 | $41,022 | 44.16% |
| Canada | 28 | $82,216 | 38.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Educational Foundation | 13 | $44,411 | 81.25% |
| Plaquemines Parish School Board | 13 | $42,807 | 81.25% |
| Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana | 13 | $38,683 | 86.67% |
| Jefferson Parish Schools | 13 | $40,014 | 86.67% |
| Audubon Charter School | 13 | $38,861 | 86.67% |
| Syntel Inc | 13 | $59,094 | 86.67% |
| Recovery School District | 13 | $42,343 | 86.67% |
| Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center Inc | 13 | $117,677 | 86.67% |
| South Louisiana Medical Associates | 13 | $212,375 | 86.67% |
| Minden Physician Practices Llc | 13 | $194,627 | 92.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populus Group Llc | 1 | $68,286 | 25.00% |
| Zina International Inc | 1 | $41,662 | 25.00% |
| Helios Ent Inc Dba First Stop | 1 | $37,523 | 25.00% |
| Kalthia Hotel Management Llc | 1 | $51,605 | 25.00% |
| Eurofins Central Analytical Laboratories Inc | 1 | $40,810 | 25.00% |
| Premier Motors | 1 | $26,957 | 25.00% |
| Zen Japanese Grill Sushi Bar | 1 | $27,269 | 25.00% |
| Jeff Newton Farms | 1 | $14,061 | 25.00% |
| Pcs Nitrogen Inc | 1 | $92,061 | 25.00% |
| Global Management Enterprise Llc | 1 | $21,507 | 25.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Tax Preparation Bookkeeping And Payroll Services | 64 | $50,680 | 88.89% |
| Home Health Care Services | 56 | $57,845 | 83.58% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 56 | $90,008 | 83.58% |
| Oil And Gas Extraction | 51 | $108,523 | 78.46% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 50 | $45,213 | 87.72% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 50 | $84,183 | 89.29% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 49 | $75,636 | 87.50% |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 47 | $70,104 | 83.93% |
| Architectural Services | 46 | $44,823 | 85.19% |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 44 | $58,676 | 83.02% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Production And Aquaculture | 52 | $25,222 | 100.00% |
| Cotton Farming | 52 | $23,273 | 100.00% |
| Vegetable And Melon Farming | 51 | $24,539 | 100.00% |
| Other Aquaculture | 48 | $22,435 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Crop Production | 46 | $26,000 | 100.00% |
| Horses And Other Equine Production | 45 | $23,494 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 43 | $24,536 | 100.00% |
| Agriculture Forestry Fishing And Hunting | 40 | $25,521 | 100.00% |
| Other Vegetable Except Potato And Melon Farming | 39 | $21,551 | 100.00% |
| Corn Farming | 29 | $23,159 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Automotive Repair | 9 | $29,136 | 36.00% |
| Racetracks | 9 | $18,570 | 37.50% |
| Automotive Mechanical And Electrical Repair And Maintenance | 9 | $26,894 | 37.50% |
| Drycleaning And Laundry Services Except Coin Operated | 8 | $32,627 | 34.78% |
| Professional Employer Organizations | 8 | $62,902 | 34.78% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 8 | $98,798 | 34.78% |
| Nail Salons | 7 | $17,900 | 30.43% |
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $28,404 | 33.33% |
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 5 | $10,783,136 | 25.00% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences | 5 | $79,215 | 26.32% |
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 $65,369. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.