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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Montana Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

Total Visas	% of all Visas	Average Wage	Visa Type
3,887	64.43%	$25,186	H-2A
1,857	30.78%	$72,167	H-1B
198	3.28%	$68,124	PERM
91	1.51%	$59,444	E-3 Australian

As of May 2023, Montana has seen a total of 6,033 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Montana is the H-2A visa with 3,887 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 64.43% of Montana's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-1B visa with 1,857 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 30.78% of Montana's total visas.

Top Occupations in Montana (All Years)

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	2	$37,144	66.67%
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	2	$45,687	66.67%
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	2	$37,492	66.67%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	2	$44,023	66.67%
Animal Scientists	2	$39,499	66.67%
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	2	$40,123	66.67%
Geographers	2	$45,926	66.67%
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$49,005	66.67%
Financial Analysts	2	$46,987	66.67%
Public Relations Specialists	2	$48,735	100.00%

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Montana Employees Over Time

Montana has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 117 employees were hired. Montana peaked in 2023 with 215 employees, and the recent trend shows the average number of employees on an incline.

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

Country	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
India	18	$85,050	41.86%
China	13	$43,382	41.94%
Canada	12	$107,506	44.44%
Mexico	11	$40,337	40.74%
South Africa	10	$40,668	52.63%
Philippines	10	$41,885	58.82%
Nepal	5	$78,151	35.71%
Peru	4	$101,254	33.33%
Bangladesh	4	$32,974	40.00%
Vietnam	4	$31,262	40.00%

Top Hiring Companies in Montana (All Years)

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Shepherd School Dist 37	2	$40,923	66.67%
Northern Rockies Medical Center Inc	2	$41,933	66.67%
Western Montana Mental Health Center	2	$48,204	66.67%
Advanced Technology Group Inc	2	$61,901	66.67%
Central Montana Medical Facilities Inc	2	$46,291	66.67%
University Of Providence	2	$46,020	66.67%
Abbott Laboratories	2	$49,171	66.67%
Apollos University Inc	2	$52,582	100.00%
Geo Link Inc	2	$57,720	100.00%
Overwatch Systems Limited	2	$55,692	100.00%

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Top Industries in Montana (All Years)

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Grain And Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers	3	$81,709	75.00%
Employment Placement Agencies	3	$40,622	75.00%
Diagnostic Imaging Centers	3	$40,172	75.00%
Commercial Air Rail And Water Transportation Equipment Rental And Leasing	3	$68,071	75.00%
Casino Hotels	2	$58,864	50.00%
Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors	2	$47,050	66.67%
Sporting And Recreational Goods And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	2	$32,999	66.67%
Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books	2	$80,392	66.67%
Residential Mental Health And Substance Abuse Facilities	2	$23,580	66.67%
General Freight Trucking Long Distance	2	$71,261	66.67%

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Livestock Merchant Wholesalers	2	$24,222	100.00%
All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	2	$24,440	100.00%
Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Local	2	$28,330	100.00%
Lessors Of Real Estate	2	$30,472	100.00%
Repair And Maintenance	1	$30,264	100.00%
Sporting And Recreational Goods And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	1	$23,171	100.00%
Jewelry Watch Precious Stone And Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers	1	$22,235	100.00%
Warehousing And Storage	1	$32,614	100.00%
Farm Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing	1	$32,614	100.00%
Real Estate	1	$28,330	100.00%

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Other Performing Arts Companies	1	$23,234	50.00%
Offices Of Certified Public Accountants	1	$46,114	50.00%

Montana Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

The chart below compares The average wage in Montana to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Montana over all years is $72,167. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.