| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intralox Llc | 88 | $59,659 | 88.00% |
| Tech Mahindra Americas Inc | 85 | $57,712 | 86.73% |
| University Of New Orleans | 84 | $46,578 | 85.71% |
| Caddo Parish School Board | 84 | $42,036 | 88.42% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 78 | $50,995 | 82.98% |
| Madison Parish School Board | 74 | $37,094 | 90.24% |
| Lsu Health Sciences Centernew Orleans | 74 | $56,128 | 91.36% |
| St Francis Medical Group Llc | 73 | $150,704 | 91.25% |
| Deloitte Touche Llp | 72 | $50,943 | 91.14% |
| Pediatric Group Of Acadiana Llc | 72 | $135,060 | 93.51% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amspec Llc | 10 | $38,624 | 43.48% |
| Mmr Constructors Inc | 10 | $71,319 | 50.00% |
| Total Yard Care Inc | 9 | $44,963 | 45.00% |
| Evergreen Honey Company Inc | 9 | $31,993 | 47.37% |
| Baker Hughes Inc | 9 | $89,955 | 47.37% |
| La Department Of Health And Hospitals | 9 | $49,887 | 50.00% |
| China Doll Restaurant Inc | 8 | $25,563 | 47.06% |
| Martins Agricultural Repair Service | 8 | $26,762 | 47.06% |
| Cheniere Energy Inc | 8 | $112,871 | 50.00% |
| Evangeline Parish School Board | 8 | $45,004 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Design Services | 1 | $27,851 | 100.00% |
| Leather And Hide Tanning And Finishing | 1 | $79,102 | 100.00% |
| Lessors Of Miniwarehouses And Self Storage Units | 1 | $48,069 | 100.00% |
| All Other Business Support Services | 1 | $35,402 | 100.00% |
| Administration Of Veterans Affairs | 1 | $208,000 | 100.00% |
| Sign Manufacturing | 1 | $50,461 | 100.00% |
| Wiring Device Manufacturing | 1 | $61,963 | 100.00% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 1 | $73,736 | 100.00% |
| School And Employee Bus Transportation | 1 | $46,862 | 100.00% |
| Nonscheduled Air Transportation | 1 | $37,502 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.