| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training and Development Managers | 35 | $104,318 | 83.33% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 35 | $65,915 | 83.33% |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 33 | $46,699 | 78.57% |
| Biochemical Engineers | 33 | $85,254 | 82.50% |
| Political Scientists | 32 | $75,442 | 82.05% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 31 | $39,731 | 79.49% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 31 | $66,325 | 79.49% |
| Financial Examiners | 31 | $80,318 | 81.58% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 31 | $32,143 | 81.58% |
| Curators | 31 | $55,447 | 83.78% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 4 | $100,147 | 23.53% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 4 | $47,918 | 23.53% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 4 | $27,758 | 23.53% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 4 | $45,947 | 23.53% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 4 | $88,587 | 23.53% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 4 | $46,623 | 23.53% |
| Medical Assistants | 4 | $41,226 | 23.53% |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 3 | $47,708 | 17.65% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 3 | $26,534 | 17.65% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 3 | $97,502 | 17.65% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc | 124 | $130,808 | 87.32% |
| Audible Inc | 124 | $94,235 | 87.32% |
| Rsa Security Llc | 124 | $92,772 | 87.32% |
| Logan Data Inc | 123 | $73,695 | 86.62% |
| Curriculum Associates Llc | 123 | $99,401 | 87.86% |
| Sophos Inc | 123 | $106,969 | 87.86% |
| Iso New England Inc | 123 | $89,354 | 87.86% |
| Trinity Partners Llc | 123 | $88,702 | 87.86% |
| Agero Administrative Service Corp | 122 | $108,603 | 87.77% |
| Starpoint Solutions | 122 | $81,744 | 87.77% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gcp Applied Technologies | 7 | $101,685 | 29.17% |
| Spinefrontier Inc | 7 | $96,512 | 29.17% |
| Rxadvance | 7 | $81,898 | 29.17% |
| Commonwealth Equity Services Llc | 7 | $127,352 | 29.17% |
| Scvngr Inc | 7 | $91,174 | 29.17% |
| Trimark | 7 | $125,341 | 29.17% |
| Clicksoftware Inc | 7 | $97,989 | 29.17% |
| Guidewire Software Inc | 7 | $88,052 | 29.17% |
| Infineon Technologies Americas Corp | 7 | $127,962 | 30.43% |
| Novanta Corporation | 7 | $105,279 | 30.43% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Teams And Clubs | 29 | $66,763 | 90.63% |
| Navigational Measuring Electromedical And Control Instruments Manufacturing | 29 | $79,427 | 90.63% |
| Management Of Companies And Enterprises | 28 | $84,634 | 87.50% |
| Landscaping Services | 28 | $55,308 | 87.50% |
| Fish And Seafood Merchant Wholesalers | 28 | $71,490 | 87.50% |
| Offices Of All Other Health Practitioners | 28 | $95,185 | 87.50% |
| Aerospace Product And Parts Manufacturing | 28 | $97,506 | 87.50% |
| Motor And Generator Manufacturing | 27 | $77,571 | 84.38% |
| Electric Power Generation | 27 | $98,758 | 87.10% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 26 | $72,808 | 83.87% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Food Manufacturing | 6 | $24,190 | 85.71% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 6 | $57,394 | 85.71% |
| Food Product Machinery Manufacturing | 6 | $88,886 | 85.71% |
| Other Electric Power Generation | 6 | $107,252 | 85.71% |
| Shellfish Fishing | 6 | $36,677 | 85.71% |
| Automotive Mechanical And Electrical Repair And Maintenance | 6 | $64,168 | 85.71% |
| Metal Coating Engraving Except Jewelry And Silverware And Allied Services To Manufacturers | 6 | $95,787 | 85.71% |
| Drugs And Druggists Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $119,510 | 85.71% |
| Other Electronic Parts And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $80,063 | 85.71% |
| Translation And Interpretation Services | 6 | $86,750 | 85.71% |
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.