| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Change Analysts | 22 | $71,829 | 88.00% |
| Chiropractors | 22 | $76,592 | 88.00% |
| Physician Assistants | 22 | $82,513 | 88.00% |
| Chemical Technicians | 21 | $43,785 | 84.00% |
| Fundraisers | 21 | $48,018 | 87.50% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 20 | $56,537 | 83.33% |
| Loan Officers | 20 | $59,891 | 83.33% |
| Community Health Workers | 20 | $42,882 | 83.33% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 19 | $56,272 | 82.61% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 19 | $174,135 | 82.61% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Assistants | 2 | $22,635 | 13.33% |
| Orthodontists | 2 | $195,832 | 13.33% |
| Loan Officers | 2 | $96,772 | 13.33% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 2 | $44,772 | 13.33% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 2 | $43,743 | 13.33% |
| Statistical Assistants | 2 | $66,560 | 13.33% |
| Travel Agents | 2 | $50,773 | 13.33% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 2 | $61,911 | 14.29% |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 2 | $67,881 | 14.29% |
| Fashion Designers | 2 | $89,242 | 14.29% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netbrain Technologies Inc | 163 | $86,998 | 86.70% |
| Cognex Corporation | 161 | $104,683 | 86.10% |
| Mcphs University | 161 | $57,080 | 87.50% |
| The Bsst Software Group Dba The Boston Group | 160 | $62,133 | 86.96% |
| Google Inc | 159 | $92,862 | 87.36% |
| Osram Sylvania Inc | 158 | $87,393 | 88.27% |
| Softlabs Na Inc | 158 | $63,986 | 88.27% |
| Peakpoint Technologies Inc | 157 | $59,312 | 88.20% |
| Intersystems Corporation | 157 | $94,887 | 89.20% |
| Sensata Technologies Inc | 156 | $88,394 | 89.14% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilson Family Herb Ent Ltd | 1 | $21,133 | 100.00% |
| Eric Ferjulian | 1 | $21,965 | 100.00% |
| Autumn Hill Orchard | 1 | $21,965 | 100.00% |
| Glenn Stillman Dba Stillman Greenhouse And Farm St | 1 | $21,133 | 100.00% |
| Cbi Operations | 1 | $37,024 | 100.00% |
| Glenn Stillman Dba Stillmans Farm | 1 | $22,693 | 100.00% |
| Gordon Kimball Dba Flat Hill Orchards | 1 | $21,965 | 100.00% |
| Nagog Hill Farms Llc | 1 | $29,723 | 100.00% |
| Francis J Guiliano Dba Frans Farm | 1 | $21,133 | 100.00% |
| Cider Hill Farm Llc | 1 | $35,256 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Inc | 9 | $109,655 | 28.13% |
| Corus Systems Consulting Inc | 9 | $89,619 | 28.13% |
| Karyopharm Therapeutics | 9 | $132,038 | 29.03% |
| Spectrosys Solutions Inc | 9 | $117,596 | 29.03% |
| The Dennis Group Inc | 9 | $80,249 | 29.03% |
| Avantgarde Solutions Ltd | 9 | $118,539 | 29.03% |
| Dk Crown Holdings Inc | 9 | $124,030 | 29.03% |
| Ihs Global Inc | 8 | $57,312 | 25.81% |
| Pioneer Charter School Of Science | 8 | $67,324 | 25.81% |
| E Ink Corporation | 8 | $115,164 | 26.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 50 | $67,147 | 84.75% |
| Surveying And Mapping Except Geophysical Services | 50 | $83,589 | 87.72% |
| Professional Employer Organizations | 48 | $85,266 | 84.21% |
| Veterinary Services | 48 | $85,836 | 85.71% |
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 48 | $82,852 | 85.71% |
| Environment Conservation And Wildlife Organizations | 47 | $73,062 | 85.45% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 47 | $77,101 | 85.45% |
| Other Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 46 | $105,719 | 83.64% |
| Printed Circuit Assembly Electronic Assembly Manufacturing | 46 | $80,575 | 85.19% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 44 | $97,100 | 81.48% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed And Breakfast Inns | 10 | $29,918 | 83.33% |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 10 | $46,900 | 83.33% |
| New Single Family Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 10 | $60,306 | 83.33% |
| Other Communication And Energy Wire Manufacturing | 9 | $91,097 | 75.00% |
| Activities Related To Real Estate | 9 | $76,435 | 75.00% |
| Electric Power Generation | 9 | $106,136 | 75.00% |
| Dental Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 9 | $87,785 | 81.82% |
| Navigational Measuring Electromedical And Control Instruments Manufacturing | 9 | $95,944 | 81.82% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 9 | $46,519 | 81.82% |
| Dance Companies | 9 | $52,338 | 81.82% |
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.