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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North Carolina Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

Total Visas % of all Visas Average Wage Visa Type
208,374 91.72% $83,844 H-1B
12,712 5.60% $95,508 PERM
4,759 2.09% $26,131 H-2A
1,335 0.59% $90,896 E-3 Australian

As of May 2023, North Carolina has seen a total of 227,180 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in North Carolina is the H-1B visa with 208,374 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 91.72% of North Carolina's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 12,712 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 5.60% of North Carolina's total visas.

Top Occupations in North Carolina (All Years)

Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Mathematical Technicians 1 $50,814 11.11%
Social and Community Service Managers 1 $75,338 11.11%
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 1 $47,486 11.11%
Funeral Attendants 1 $21,902 11.11%
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1 $23,941 11.11%
Mental Health Counselors 1 $38,771 11.11%
Nannies 1 $18,907 11.11%
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1 $29,266 11.11%
Dentists, All Other Specialists 1 $138,560 11.11%
Chemical Technicians 1 $46,925 11.11%
North Carolina Employees Over Time
North Carolina has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 6,313 employees were hired. North Carolina peaked in 2022 with 19,474 employees, and has since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 3,902 in 2025.

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

Country # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
India 4,664 $148,483 48.37%
China 566 $59,024 39.89%
Vietnam 444 $28,310 37.22%
Mexico 428 $44,118 43.28%
South Korea 423 $25,177 43.52%
Canada 192 $94,455 42.48%
Brazil 136 $75,659 40.72%
Iran 83 $35,568 29.12%
United Kingdom 68 $91,504 37.57%
Pakistan 64 $79,632 36.36%

Top Hiring Companies in North Carolina (All Years)

Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Comtek Global Inc 60 $78,621 89.55%
Ciber Global Llc 60 $96,164 89.55%
Patni Americas Inc 59 $72,219 89.39%
Ppd Development Llc 59 $68,089 89.39%
Fidelity Management Research Company Llc 59 $95,850 89.39%
Cvs Rx Services Inc 59 $106,956 90.77%
Pamten Inc 59 $77,909 90.77%
Vedicsoft Solutions Llc 59 $65,359 90.77%
Systime Computer Corporation 59 $67,640 90.77%
Savi Technologies Inc 58 $69,842 89.23%
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Annette T Tyndall 2 $21,986 100.00%
Orea Sons Harvesting Hauling Inc 2 $21,466 100.00%
Smith Farms 2 $23,639 100.00%
Vandemark Farms Llc 2 $31,949 100.00%
Harvest Farm Llc 2 $23,067 100.00%
Lynwood Davis Clayton 2 $23,639 100.00%
Blue Ridge Apiaries Llc 2 $31,013 100.00%
Barnes Farming Corporation 2 $18,845 100.00%
E T Farms Llc 2 $21,576 100.00%
Bonnie Plants Llc 43 1 2 $31,949 100.00%
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
United Canvas Sling Inc 3 $23,955 33.33%
Mannhummel Filtration Technology Us Llc 3 $88,442 33.33%
Sports Endeavors 3 $107,862 33.33%
Sysdig Inc 3 $108,770 33.33%
Paymentus Group Inc 3 $95,805 33.33%
Retail Business Services 3 $130,333 33.33%
Vencedor Software Group Inc 3 $120,508 33.33%
Alcami Carolinas Corporation 3 $73,022 33.33%
Hd Custom Painters Llc 3 $27,955 33.33%
Dany Cosmetology Inc Dba Friendly Nails 3 $21,590 33.33%

Top Industries in North Carolina (All Years)

Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Tile And Terrazzo Contractors 4 $59,873 80.00%
Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing 4 $86,143 80.00%
Roofing Contractors 4 $69,086 80.00%
Collection Agencies 4 $123,167 80.00%
Specialized Design Services 4 $42,853 80.00%
Claims Adjusting 4 $115,175 80.00%
Executive Search Services 4 $112,694 80.00%
Other Gambling Industries 4 $100,962 80.00%
Title Abstract And Settlement Offices 4 $81,417 80.00%
Pharmacies And Drug Retailers 4 $77,345 80.00%
Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %

North Carolina Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

The chart below compares The average wage in North Carolina to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in North Carolina over all years is $83,844. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.

State Avg Wage