| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251,530 | 90.49% | $85,215 | H-1B |
| 21,761 | 7.83% | $124,662 | PERM |
| 2,879 | 1.04% | $98,182 | E-3 Australian |
| 1,798 | 0.65% | $27,267 | H-2A |
As of May 2023, Massachusetts has seen a total of 277,968 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Massachusetts is the H-1B visa with 251,530 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 90.49% of Massachusetts's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 21,761 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 7.83% of Massachusetts's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging Managers | 57 | $53,574 | 79.17% |
| Compliance Managers | 57 | $139,201 | 85.07% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 56 | $60,813 | 84.85% |
| Energy Engineers | 56 | $90,778 | 84.85% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 56 | $48,784 | 84.85% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 56 | $63,595 | 87.50% |
| Health Educators | 56 | $43,299 | 87.50% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 55 | $52,063 | 85.94% |
| Survey Researchers | 53 | $49,193 | 84.13% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 52 | $36,903 | 82.54% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 6 | $130,621 | 28.57% |
| Editors | 5 | $58,768 | 23.81% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 5 | $88,196 | 23.81% |
| Nannies | 5 | $34,886 | 23.81% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | $67,040 | 23.81% |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | 5 | $68,940 | 25.00% |
| Medical Secretaries | 5 | $38,093 | 25.00% |
| Mathematicians | 5 | $73,487 | 25.00% |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 5 | $100,966 | 25.00% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 5 | $24,436 | 25.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7,977 | $166,569 | 47.75% |
| China | 1,561 | $88,675 | 49.97% |
| Brazil | 645 | $48,050 | 46.71% |
| Canada | 440 | $104,775 | 45.41% |
| South Korea | 170 | $64,997 | 41.46% |
| United Kingdom | 157 | $1,232,094 | 42.20% |
| Mexico | 144 | $85,586 | 43.90% |
| Turkey | 128 | $77,137 | 47.23% |
| Nepal | 117 | $78,217 | 45.00% |
| Pakistan | 110 | $94,591 | 46.41% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees Of The Smith College | 50 | $56,387 | 89.29% |
| Sonus Networks Inc | 50 | $87,682 | 89.29% |
| Putnam Investment Management Llc | 50 | $93,712 | 89.29% |
| Enel North America Inc | 50 | $94,821 | 89.29% |
| The Brattle Group | 50 | $84,507 | 89.29% |
| National Medical Care Inc A Fresenius Medical C | 50 | $83,874 | 90.91% |
| Bmc Software Inc | 50 | $99,695 | 90.91% |
| Grandison Management Inc | 50 | $69,232 | 90.91% |
| Acquia Inc | 50 | $90,786 | 90.91% |
| Swanktek Inc | 50 | $85,525 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exari | 3 | $81,917 | 33.33% |
| Columbia Management Investment Advisers Llc | 3 | $98,044 | 33.33% |
| The Arbour Inc | 3 | $65,943 | 33.33% |
| J D Stevenson Associates | 3 | $99,057 | 33.33% |
| Carbon Design Systems Inc | 3 | $106,510 | 33.33% |
| Recommind Inc | 3 | $89,745 | 33.33% |
| Integra Lifesciences Corp | 3 | $103,300 | 33.33% |
| Oatsystems Inc | 3 | $115,329 | 33.33% |
| Logmein Inc | 3 | $102,853 | 33.33% |
| Klingstubbins Llp | 3 | $54,122 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doll Toy And Game Manufacturing | 7 | $61,877 | 87.50% |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 7 | $76,782 | 87.50% |
| Warehouse Clubs Supercenters And Other General Merchandise Retailers | 7 | $106,552 | 87.50% |
| Site Preparation Contractors | 7 | $60,193 | 87.50% |
| Apparel Piece Goods And Notions Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $71,317 | 87.50% |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities | 7 | $58,790 | 87.50% |
| Pharmacies And Drug Retailers | 7 | $79,295 | 87.50% |
| Cosmetics Beauty Supplies And Perfume Retailers | 7 | $105,872 | 87.50% |
| Administration Of Economic Programs | 7 | $61,101 | 87.50% |
| Geophysical Surveying And Mapping Services | 7 | $75,225 | 87.50% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drilling Oil And Gas Wells | 1 | $132,870 | 50.00% |
| Unlaminated Plastics Film And Sheet Except Packaging Manufacturing | 1 | $138,237 | 50.00% |
| Carbon And Graphite Product Manufacturing | 1 | $86,923 | 50.00% |
| Security Guards And Patrol Services | 1 | $96,179 | 50.00% |
| Casinos Except Casino Hotels | 1 | $24,440 | 50.00% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting Stations | 1 | $79,061 | 50.00% |
| Motorcycle Bicycle And Parts Manufacturing | 1 | $79,685 | 50.00% |
| Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $91,874 | 50.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 1 | $32,802 | 50.00% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 1 | $145,101 | 50.00% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Massachusetts to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Massachusetts over all years is $85,215. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.