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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Ohio Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

Total Visas	% of all Visas	Average Wage	Visa Type
150,495	92.08%	$73,169	H-1B
10,666	6.53%	$210,636	PERM
1,306	0.80%	$29,056	H-2A
968	0.59%	$85,548	E-3 Australian

As of May 2023, Ohio has seen a total of 163,435 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Ohio is the H-1B visa with 150,495 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 92.08% of Ohio's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 10,666 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 6.53% of Ohio's total visas.

Top Occupations in Ohio (All Years)

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	34	$133,935	89.47%
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	33	$36,531	89.19%
Natural Sciences Managers	32	$81,638	86.49%
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	32	$53,567	86.49%
Statistical Assistants	31	$42,092	83.78%
Animal Scientists	31	$53,595	83.78%
Auditors	31	$54,968	86.11%
Mechatronics Engineers	31	$78,794	86.11%
Teachers and Instructors, All Other	30	$36,158	83.33%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	30	$74,511	85.71%

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians	4	$42,307	28.57%
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	4	$41,174	28.57%
Construction Laborers	4	$34,502	30.77%
Auditors	4	$55,214	30.77%
Team Assemblers	4	$21,882	30.77%
Microbiologists	4	$38,205	30.77%
Commercial and Industrial Designers	4	$46,925	30.77%
Medical and Health Services Managers	4	$76,981	30.77%
Industrial Engineering Technicians	4	$53,643	30.77%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	4	$54,387	30.77%

Ohio Employees Over Time

Ohio has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 7,141 employees were hired. Ohio peaked in 2016 with 14,083 employees, and has since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 10,413 in 2023.

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

Country	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
India	3,080	$468,157	45.53%
China	619	$48,951	48.13%
Mexico	551	$42,217	54.13%
Philippines	388	$33,600	54.96%
South Korea	255	$31,280	41.46%
Nigeria	211	$40,747	58.45%
Vietnam	166	$29,460	47.43%
Canada	154	$790,635	53.85%
Ghana	92	$35,152	52.27%
Brazil	89	$61,515	54.94%

Top Hiring Companies in Ohio (All Years)

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc	37	$76,003	92.50%
Super Deal Auto Group Llc	37	$58,929	92.50%
Paramount Software Solutions	37	$61,361	92.50%
Adroit Associates Inc	37	$67,860	92.50%
Microsoft Corporation	37	$86,342	92.50%
It America Inc	36	$61,491	90.00%
Hallmark Global Technologies Inc	36	$66,466	90.00%
Abb Inc	36	$93,372	90.00%
Federal Soft Systems Inc	36	$78,971	90.00%
Nemo It Solutions Inc	36	$77,271	90.00%

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Ocean Blue Solutions Inc	2	$86,081	33.33%
Bridgewater Dairy	2	$41,392	33.33%
Midwest Motor Supply Co	2	$102,887	33.33%
Flores Landscaping Nursery Inc	2	$36,088	33.33%
Gillam Lawncare Landscaping Llc	2	$22,318	33.33%
Marks Pro Services Llc	2	$23,691	33.33%
Soto Irrigation Inc	2	$41,787	33.33%
Fresenius Usa Manufacturing Inc A Fresenius Me	2	$84,240	33.33%
Kellermann Landscapes And Stonework Llc	2	$34,965	33.33%
Technology Group International	2	$60,445	33.33%

Top Industries in Ohio (All Years)

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Machine Tool Manufacturing	27	$73,898	90.00%
Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine And Engine Parts Manufacturing	27	$58,171	90.00%
Battery Manufacturing	26	$65,873	89.66%
Special Die And Tool Die Set Jig And Fixture Manufacturing	26	$67,084	89.66%
Power Driven Handtool Manufacturing	26	$60,664	89.66%
Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers	26	$64,098	89.66%
Construction Machinery Manufacturing	26	$74,476	92.86%
Medical And Diagnostic Laboratories	25	$71,531	89.29%
Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	25	$88,003	89.29%
Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing	25	$79,184	89.29%

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Electrical Apparatus And Equipment Wiring Supplies And Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers	2	$69,878	28.57%
Aircraft Engine And Engine Parts Manufacturing	2	$66,519	28.57%
Grain And Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers	2	$75,036	28.57%
Dairy Product Manufacturing	2	$69,805	28.57%
Services To Buildings And Dwellings	2	$23,691	28.57%
Paper Mills	1	$112,320	14.29%
Hardware Merchant Wholesalers	1	$95,347	14.29%
Dairy Product Except Dried Or Canned Merchant Wholesalers	1	$115,669	14.29%
Other Rubber Product Manufacturing	1	$92,102	14.29%
Forging And Stamping	1	$64,646	14.29%

Ohio Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

The chart below compares The average wage in Ohio to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Ohio over all years is $73,169. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.