| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 73 | $45,908 | 85.88% |
| Physical Therapists | 69 | $61,610 | 81.18% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 69 | $117,682 | 85.19% |
| Chemists | 65 | $51,736 | 80.25% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 65 | $72,344 | 84.42% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 59 | $43,446 | 78.67% |
| General and Operations Managers | 59 | $79,926 | 84.29% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 56 | $33,643 | 82.35% |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 56 | $67,187 | 82.35% |
| Biological Technicians | 53 | $31,571 | 80.30% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 9 | $18,803 | 90.00% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 9 | $41,940 | 90.00% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 8 | $58,034 | 80.00% |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 8 | $85,709 | 80.00% |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 8 | $28,309 | 80.00% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $46,411 | 80.00% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 7 | $42,885,224 | 70.00% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 7 | $53,973 | 77.78% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 7 | $17,005 | 77.78% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $35,748 | 77.78% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafourche Parish School Board | 57 | $41,439 | 95.00% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 55 | $47,866 | 91.67% |
| Hcl America Inc | 55 | $69,198 | 93.22% |
| East Carroll Parish School Board | 53 | $37,681 | 89.83% |
| Franciscan Missionaries Of Our Lady Health System Inc | 53 | $179,785 | 91.38% |
| Jefferson Parish Public School System | 52 | $41,165 | 89.66% |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc | 52 | $124,376 | 91.23% |
| International School Of Louisiana | 50 | $41,754 | 89.29% |
| Cgi Federal Inc | 49 | $53,478 | 90.74% |
| Satyam Computer Services Ltd | 48 | $53,385 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Hospitalist Services Pc | 5 | $66,635 | 35.71% |
| Nan Ya Plastics Corporation America | 5 | $59,625 | 35.71% |
| Monsanto Company | 5 | $84,053 | 35.71% |
| Keystone Engineering Inc | 5 | $80,408 | 35.71% |
| General Health Systems Staffing Services Llc | 5 | $187,199 | 38.46% |
| Wong Inc | 5 | $31,966 | 38.46% |
| Shahid Mansoor Md A Professional Medical Corporat | 5 | $102,449 | 38.46% |
| Ternium Usa Inc | 5 | $66,643 | 38.46% |
| Midas Hospitality Llc | 5 | $16,994 | 38.46% |
| Toups Farms Llc | 4 | $26,790 | 30.77% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing | 8 | $52,057 | 80.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 8 | $67,142 | 80.00% |
| Drilling Oil And Gas Wells | 8 | $53,498 | 80.00% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology | 8 | $61,864 | 88.89% |
| Landscape Architectural Services | 8 | $41,254 | 88.89% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 8 | $72,188 | 88.89% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 8 | $70,874 | 88.89% |
| Health And Welfare Funds | 8 | $88,762 | 88.89% |
| Nursing Care Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities | 7 | $51,940 | 77.78% |
| Explosives Manufacturing | 7 | $112,394 | 77.78% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lessors Of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets Except Copyrighted Works | 1 | $53,206 | 25.00% |
| Food Services And Drinking Places | 1 | $63,253 | 25.00% |
| Other Specialized Design Services | 1 | $46,218 | 25.00% |
| Farm Management Services | 1 | $54,787 | 25.00% |
| Grocery And Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $40,082 | 25.00% |
| Ship And Boat Building | 1 | $118,997 | 25.00% |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | 1 | $102,814 | 25.00% |
| Construction Sand And Gravel Mining | 1 | $80,954 | 25.00% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $70,866 | 33.33% |
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 1 | $50,856 | 33.33% |
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.