| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | 40 | $93,237 | 85.11% |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 38 | $47,723 | 82.61% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 37 | $67,517 | 82.22% |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 36 | $74,358 | 81.82% |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | 36 | $66,897 | 83.72% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 36 | $58,453 | 83.72% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 36 | $65,083 | 83.72% |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 35 | $121,274 | 81.40% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 35 | $55,291 | 81.40% |
| Clergy | 35 | $46,767 | 83.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | 4 | $41,226 | 22.22% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 4 | $88,587 | 22.22% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 4 | $46,623 | 22.22% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 4 | $49,431 | 22.22% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 4 | $62,364 | 22.22% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 4 | $56,270 | 23.53% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 4 | $41,079 | 23.53% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 4 | $75,099 | 23.53% |
| Home Health Aides | 4 | $29,468 | 23.53% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4 | $36,998 | 23.53% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chewy Inc | 447 | $118,789 | 92.36% |
| Analysis Group Inc | 444 | $89,144 | 91.93% |
| Homesite Group Inc | 436 | $90,674 | 90.27% |
| Santander Bank Na | 430 | $93,910 | 89.96% |
| Baystate Medical Practices Inc | 426 | $159,338 | 89.31% |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company | 417 | $96,440 | 87.97% |
| Takeda Development Center Americas Inc | 412 | $121,293 | 90.55% |
| Amadeus North America Inc | 410 | $92,235 | 90.51% |
| Liberty Mutual Group Inc | 406 | $94,118 | 90.42% |
| Bose Corporation | 406 | $101,364 | 91.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moors End Farm Llc | 9 | $24,107 | 100.00% |
| Meadow View Farm Llc | 9 | $24,327 | 100.00% |
| Gene Kosinski | 8 | $33,826 | 100.00% |
| William E Broderick Dba Sunny Crest Orchards | 8 | $22,441 | 100.00% |
| Storco Inc | 8 | $25,371 | 100.00% |
| Pine Hedge Orchards Dba The Big Apple | 8 | $23,091 | 100.00% |
| Breezeland Orchards Inc | 8 | $28,795 | 100.00% |
| Pine Hedge Orchards | 8 | $30,056 | 100.00% |
| Gerard Beirne Enterprises | 8 | $24,661 | 100.00% |
| Davidian Brothers Farm Llc | 8 | $26,104 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expicient Inc | 24 | $117,599 | 26.09% |
| The President And Trustees Of Williams College | 24 | $57,621 | 26.09% |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc | 24 | $125,353 | 26.09% |
| Dassault Systemes Simulia | 24 | $104,523 | 26.67% |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | 23 | $117,214 | 25.56% |
| Vassit Services Us | 23 | $91,541 | 25.84% |
| Harvard Pilgrim Health Care | 22 | $99,289 | 24.72% |
| Broad Institute | 22 | $92,305 | 24.72% |
| Brown Brothers Harriman Co | 22 | $103,731 | 25.00% |
| Bjs Wholesale Club | 22 | $91,371 | 25.29% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Personal Care Services | 6 | $78,742 | 85.71% |
| Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing | 6 | $104,219 | 85.71% |
| Unlaminated Plastics Film And Sheet Except Packaging Manufacturing | 6 | $92,789 | 85.71% |
| Drywall And Insulation Contractors | 6 | $66,397 | 85.71% |
| Other Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 6 | $108,454 | 85.71% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 6 | $72,966 | 85.71% |
| Musical Instrument Manufacturing | 6 | $61,703 | 85.71% |
| Other Community Housing Services | 6 | $52,205 | 85.71% |
| Iron And Steel Pipe And Tube Manufacturing From Purchased Steel | 6 | $41,985 | 85.71% |
| Commercial Photography | 6 | $64,671 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | 1 | $122,554 | 50.00% |
| Paint And Wallpaper Retailers | 1 | $94,827 | 50.00% |
| Specialized Design Services | 1 | $104,853 | 50.00% |
| Business Support Services | 1 | $38,563 | 50.00% |
| Bolt Nut Screw Rivet And Washer Manufacturing | 1 | $48,568 | 50.00% |
| Vegetable And Melon Farming | 1 | $33,571 | 50.00% |
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 1 | $97,947 | 50.00% |
| Metal Valve Manufacturing | 1 | $71,053 | 50.00% |
| Geophysical Surveying And Mapping Services | 1 | $81,141 | 50.00% |
| Other Insurance Funds | 1 | $36,192 | 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.