| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers | 79 | $58,997 | 87.78% |
| Chemists | 72 | $53,482 | 82.76% |
| Physical Therapists | 72 | $61,881 | 82.76% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 71 | $118,160 | 85.54% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 66 | $72,676 | 83.54% |
| General and Operations Managers | 63 | $81,243 | 84.00% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 62 | $33,867 | 83.78% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 59 | $43,446 | 79.73% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 58 | $75,299 | 79.45% |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 56 | $67,187 | 80.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 9 | $50,579 | 81.82% |
| Computer Programmers | 9 | $67,861 | 81.82% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 8 | $58,034 | 72.73% |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 8 | $28,309 | 80.00% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $46,411 | 80.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 8 | $55,572 | 80.00% |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 8 | $85,709 | 80.00% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $36,358 | 80.00% |
| General and Operations Managers | 7 | $116,070 | 77.78% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 7 | $42,885,224 | 77.78% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Eight Power Inc | 9 | $63,271 | 81.82% |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | 9 | $55,524 | 81.82% |
| Cameron Lng Llc | 9 | $96,491 | 81.82% |
| The Pangburn Group Inc | 9 | $56,151 | 81.82% |
| Kipp New Orleans Inc | 9 | $63,267 | 81.82% |
| Tara Therapy Llc | 9 | $60,281 | 81.82% |
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 9 | $79,193 | 81.82% |
| Wipro Limited | 9 | $62,439 | 81.82% |
| Amspec Services Llc | 9 | $49,837 | 81.82% |
| Edg Inc | 9 | $83,235 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landry Poche Strawberry Farm Inc | 13 | $24,205 | 100.00% |
| Mistretta Farms | 13 | $20,561 | 100.00% |
| Monte Vallot Farm Llc | 12 | $30,590 | 100.00% |
| Bt Farms Partnership | 12 | $27,402 | 100.00% |
| Patout Price And Smith Dba Triangle Farms | 12 | $23,306 | 100.00% |
| Dauterive Contractors Inc | 12 | $22,810 | 100.00% |
| Winston Frey | 12 | $22,678 | 100.00% |
| Red Harvesting Inc | 12 | $24,440 | 100.00% |
| S R Farms Llc | 12 | $21,316 | 100.00% |
| Curtis Cormier | 12 | $20,101 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teledyne Rd Instruments Inc | 1 | $74,506 | 33.33% |
| Louisiana Public Health Institute | 1 | $78,354 | 33.33% |
| Southern Recycling | 1 | $59,925 | 33.33% |
| Manti Dtc Operating Llc | 1 | $164,528 | 33.33% |
| Zen Noh Grain Corporation | 1 | $80,267 | 33.33% |
| Vivere New Orleans Fertility Laboratory Llc | 1 | $45,552 | 33.33% |
| Three Fold Consultants Llc | 1 | $91,021 | 33.33% |
| Arrow Aviation Company Llc | 1 | $30,056 | 33.33% |
| C Logistics Llc | 1 | $60,965 | 33.33% |
| United Way Of Southeast Louisiana | 1 | $57,054 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 12 | $67,905 | 85.71% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | 12 | $71,771 | 85.71% |
| Electric Power Distribution | 12 | $67,116 | 92.31% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences | 11 | $70,196 | 84.62% |
| Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 11 | $79,266 | 91.67% |
| Other Electric Power Generation | 11 | $78,308 | 91.67% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 11 | $55,916 | 91.67% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 11 | $67,048 | 91.67% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 11 | $75,291 | 91.67% |
| Metal Service Centers And Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 11 | $69,168 | 91.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco Product And Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $21,174 | 100.00% |
| Office Administrative Services | 1 | $24,710 | 100.00% |
| Other Spectator Sports | 1 | $25,896 | 100.00% |
| Merchant Wholesalers Nondurable Goods | 1 | $24,606 | 100.00% |
| Rental And Leasing Services | 1 | $24,710 | 100.00% |
| Seasoning And Dressing Manufacturing | 1 | $25,896 | 100.00% |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | $24,710 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 4 | $67,522 | 80.00% |
| Industrial Design Services | 4 | $68,328 | 80.00% |
| Fabricated Pipe And Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 4 | $76,123 | 80.00% |
| Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction | 4 | $70,828 | 80.00% |
| Alumina And Aluminum Production And Processing | 4 | $123,563 | 80.00% |
| New Car Dealers | 4 | $60,195 | 80.00% |
| Waste Collection | 4 | $20,405 | 80.00% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 4 | $84,786 | 80.00% |
| Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors | 4 | $67,449 | 80.00% |
| Sugar And Confectionery Product Manufacturing | 4 | $58,157 | 80.00% |
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.