| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 11 | $44,508 | 91.67% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 11 | $45,440 | 91.67% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 11 | $45,817 | 91.67% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 11 | $66,872 | 91.67% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 11 | $52,639 | 91.67% |
| Training and Development Managers | 10 | $49,918 | 83.33% |
| Auditors | 10 | $44,123 | 83.33% |
| Agricultural Engineers | 10 | $72,488 | 83.33% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 10 | $31,468 | 83.33% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $59,211 | 81.82% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $46,590 | 33.33% |
| Mechanical Drafters | 1 | $46,883 | 33.33% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 1 | $53,647,360 | 33.33% |
| Hydrologists | 1 | $60,965 | 33.33% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 1 | $35,381 | 33.33% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | 1 | $35,984 | 33.33% |
| Epidemiologists | 1 | $38,355 | 33.33% |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 1 | $42,598 | 33.33% |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 1 | $57,803 | 33.33% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 1 | $57,678 | 33.33% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Engineers Llc | 22 | $82,699 | 88.00% |
| Bentley Systems Incorporated | 22 | $72,849 | 91.67% |
| Pediatrix Medical Group Of Louisiana Llc | 22 | $181,198 | 91.67% |
| Technology Engineers Inc | 21 | $58,686 | 91.30% |
| Monsanto Company | 20 | $71,942 | 86.96% |
| Chevron Corporation | 20 | $113,398 | 86.96% |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center | 19 | $49,095 | 82.61% |
| Intertek Usa Inc | 19 | $59,142 | 82.61% |
| Pvr America Inc | 19 | $46,494 | 82.61% |
| Postlethwaite Netterville Apac | 19 | $50,350 | 82.61% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garber Farms | 15 | $20,974 | 100.00% |
| Michael N Compton | 15 | $23,530 | 100.00% |
| Borel Farms Llc | 15 | $22,069 | 100.00% |
| Landry Crawfish Farm Llc | 15 | $24,242 | 100.00% |
| Gerard Frey Farms | 15 | $24,161 | 100.00% |
| Louisiana Alligator Industries Inc | 15 | $21,126 | 100.00% |
| Abbigator Inc | 15 | $22,798 | 100.00% |
| Lavergne Farms Llc | 15 | $24,734 | 100.00% |
| Claiborne Miller | 15 | $22,837 | 100.00% |
| Taylor Scapes | 15 | $21,034 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franks International Llc | 2 | $85,759 | 28.57% |
| Affinity Health Group Llc | 2 | $153,806 | 28.57% |
| Techneaux Technology Services Llc | 2 | $84,531 | 33.33% |
| Perinos Garden Center Inc | 2 | $34,923 | 33.33% |
| Diva Fashion Llc | 2 | $44,262 | 33.33% |
| Engineers And Constructors International Inc | 2 | $114,036 | 33.33% |
| Graphic Packaging International Inc | 2 | $95,035 | 33.33% |
| Awan Enterprises Llc | 2 | $36,192 | 33.33% |
| A K Suda Inc | 2 | $69,857 | 33.33% |
| Westlake Chemical Corporation | 2 | $132,008 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Employer Organizations | 68 | $176,216 | 91.89% |
| Accounting Tax Preparation Bookkeeping And Payroll Services | 67 | $50,748 | 91.78% |
| Home Health Care Services | 59 | $57,956 | 84.29% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 58 | $90,074 | 84.06% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 54 | $77,829 | 78.26% |
| Oil And Gas Extraction | 53 | $110,385 | 85.48% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 51 | $45,104 | 86.44% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 50 | $84,183 | 86.21% |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 49 | $71,999 | 84.48% |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 48 | $58,870 | 84.21% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses And Other Equine Production | 67 | $25,466 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 62 | $26,212 | 100.00% |
| Vegetable And Melon Farming | 62 | $25,858 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Crop Production | 61 | $27,096 | 100.00% |
| Cotton Farming | 59 | $24,006 | 100.00% |
| Other Aquaculture | 54 | $23,269 | 100.00% |
| Animal Production And Aquaculture | 52 | $25,222 | 100.00% |
| Other Vegetable Except Potato And Melon Farming | 40 | $21,768 | 100.00% |
| Agriculture Forestry Fishing And Hunting | 40 | $25,521 | 100.00% |
| Corn Farming | 39 | $24,874 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil And Gas Field Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 24 | $52,114 | 88.89% |
| Offices Of Certified Public Accountants | 24 | $60,089 | 96.00% |
| Support Activities For Oil And Gas Operations | 23 | $86,176 | 95.83% |
| New Single Family Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 21 | $27,239 | 87.50% |
| Nursery And Tree Production | 20 | $19,503 | 83.33% |
| Home Health Care Services | 19 | $54,925 | 82.61% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 19 | $76,031 | 82.61% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 17 | $78,119 | 80.95% |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 17 | $90,961 | 85.00% |
| Cane Sugar Manufacturing | 16 | $53,157 | 84.21% |
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.