| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 36 | $75,578 | 80.00% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 36 | $49,150 | 83.72% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 35 | $40,403 | 83.33% |
| Economists | 34 | $60,929 | 82.93% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 34 | $92,832 | 82.93% |
| Psychiatrists | 33 | $98,335 | 86.84% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 32 | $42,301 | 84.21% |
| Materials Engineers | 29 | $76,952 | 78.38% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 28 | $38,912 | 80.00% |
| Microbiologists | 28 | $42,901 | 82.35% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineers | 4 | $75,166 | 57.14% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $51,820 | 57.14% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 4 | $34,029 | 57.14% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 3 | $41,024 | 42.86% |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 3 | $61,027 | 50.00% |
| Sales Engineers | 3 | $73,410 | 50.00% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 3 | $43,506 | 50.00% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3 | $26,256 | 50.00% |
| Prosthodontists | 3 | $86,337 | 50.00% |
| Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 3 | $64,674 | 50.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Orthodontics Corporation | 2 | $157,986 | 100.00% |
| Ohmstede Ltd | 2 | $113,433 | 100.00% |
| Cvs Rx Services Inc | 2 | $109,034 | 100.00% |
| Louisiana State Penitentiary | 2 | $110,573 | 100.00% |
| Pediatric Group Of Acadiana | 2 | $133,432 | 100.00% |
| Technical Employment Services Inc | 2 | $112,424 | 100.00% |
| Peaceful Alternatives Counseling Therapy Llc | 2 | $148,876 | 100.00% |
| National Bureau Of Economic Research | 2 | $120,578 | 100.00% |
| Aptim Maintenance Llc | 2 | $119,309 | 100.00% |
| Shell Exploration Production Company | 2 | $127,525 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 19 | $74,598 | 82.61% |
| Office Administrative Services | 18 | $51,749 | 78.26% |
| Electric Power Transmission Control And Distribution | 18 | $90,714 | 81.82% |
| Outpatient Mental Health And Substance Abuse Centers | 18 | $79,516 | 81.82% |
| Iron And Steel Pipe And Tube Manufacturing From Purchased Steel | 18 | $71,574 | 85.71% |
| Offices Of Dentists | 18 | $96,050 | 85.71% |
| Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors | 18 | $60,962 | 85.71% |
| Sports And Recreation Instruction | 17 | $41,462 | 85.00% |
| Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction | 16 | $77,183 | 80.00% |
| Ornamental And Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing | 16 | $66,356 | 80.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Nursery Stock And Florists Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $21,696 | 100.00% |
| Seafood Product Preparation And Packaging | 5 | $25,463 | 100.00% |
| Tobacco Farming | 5 | $25,942 | 100.00% |
| Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $21,045 | 100.00% |
| Floriculture Production | 4 | $22,942 | 100.00% |
| Food Manufacturing | 4 | $26,208 | 100.00% |
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $20,513 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $18,528 | 100.00% |
| All Other Animal Production | 4 | $22,428 | 100.00% |
| Lawn And Garden Equipment And Supplies Retailers | 3 | $25,071 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 2 | $93,569 | 20.00% |
| Wired And Wireless Telecommunications Except Satellite | 2 | $99,487 | 20.00% |
| Lessors Of Miniwarehouses And Self Storage Units | 2 | $35,974 | 20.00% |
| Nonscheduled Air Transportation | 2 | $60,143 | 22.22% |
| Oilseed And Grain Farming | 2 | $61,714 | 22.22% |
| Ready Mix Concrete Manufacturing | 2 | $54,174 | 22.22% |
| Paint And Coating Manufacturing | 2 | $84,594 | 22.22% |
| Executive Legislative And Other General Government Support | 2 | $41,122 | 22.22% |
| Oilseed And Grain Combination Farming | 2 | $22,485 | 25.00% |
| Construction Mining And Forestry Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 1 | $58,885 | 12.50% |
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.