We now have Quarter 4 H1B visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 PERM visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 H2A visa FY 2023 data.
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Missouri Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

Total Visas % of all Visas Average Wage Visa Type
72,778 92.04% $75,233 H-1B
4,855 6.14% $100,475 PERM
973 1.23% $30,381 H-2A
468 0.59% $86,948 E-3 Australian

As of May 2023, Missouri has seen a total of 79,074 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Missouri is the H-1B visa with 72,778 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 92.04% of Missouri's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 4,855 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 6.14% of Missouri's total visas.

Top Occupations in Missouri (All Years)

Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Energy Engineers 1 $70,179 20.00%
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 1 $67,600 20.00%
Athletic Trainers 1 $36,150 20.00%
Farm and Home Management Advisors 1 $36,213 20.00%
Agricultural Inspectors 1 $49,774 20.00%
Multimedia Artists and Animators 1 $47,694 20.00%
Compliance Officers 1 $75,150 20.00%
Film and Video Editors 1 $18,117 20.00%
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 1 $208,340 20.00%
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 1 $43,326 20.00%
Missouri Employees Over Time
Missouri has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 3,103 employees were hired. Missouri peaked in 2018 with 7,573 employees, and has since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 5,238 in 2023.

Top Countries with Workers in Missouri From PERM Program (All Years)

Country # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
India 1,710 $160,381 50.10%
Mexico 456 $32,615 32.92%
China 144 $67,427 43.90%
South Korea 124 $30,709 42.18%
Nepal 94 $36,686 32.98%
Brazil 65 $52,419 33.68%
Canada 59 $103,353 37.34%
Pakistan 53 $88,659 35.33%
Philippines 48 $53,134 36.64%
Bangladesh 24 $53,461 18.90%

Top Hiring Companies in Missouri (All Years)

Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Strategic Resources International Inc 81 $77,395 91.01%
Natsoft Corporation 81 $79,277 91.01%
Harmonia Holdings Group Llc 81 $86,544 92.05%
Oracle America Inc 80 $96,449 91.95%
First Tek Inc 80 $64,388 91.95%
Dst Technologies Inc 78 $74,940 90.70%
Innova Solutions Inc 76 $78,419 88.37%
V Soft Consulting Group Inc 76 $78,574 89.41%
Cnet Global Solutions Inc 75 $70,627 88.24%
Epam Systems Inc 75 $76,630 88.24%
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Science Applications International Corporation 6 $65,866 33.33%
Pennys Cleaning Llc 6 $19,822 33.33%
Omniskope Inc 6 $91,402 33.33%
Slalom Llc 6 $104,111 33.33%
Brummel Lawn And Landscape Llc 6 $22,734 33.33%
Centurylink Communications Llc 6 $103,629 33.33%
Eancom Lp 5 $51,596 29.41%
Houska Inc 5 $55,320 29.41%
Gainsight 5 $106,887 29.41%
Government Employees Health Association Inc 5 $95,951 29.41%

Top Industries in Missouri (All Years)

Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Used Car Dealers 3 $74,519 75.00%
Other Direct Insurance Except Life Health And Medical Carriers 3 $92,345 75.00%
Paint And Coating Manufacturing 3 $99,507 75.00%
Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing 3 $60,286 75.00%
Voluntary Health Organizations 3 $72,890 100.00%
Sports Teams And Clubs 3 $27,601 100.00%
Casino Hotels 3 $72,696 100.00%
Bread And Bakery Product Manufacturing 3 $73,362 100.00%
Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing 3 $70,970 100.00%
Fats And Oils Refining And Blending 3 $135,665 100.00%
Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %

Missouri Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

The chart below compares The average wage in Missouri to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Missouri over all years is $75,233. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.

State Avg Wage