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 %
Database Architects	115	$82,549	86.47%
Instructional Coordinators	113	$49,320	85.61%
Credit Analysts	113	$59,852	86.92%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	105	$41,040	86.07%
Automotive Engineers	105	$75,543	86.78%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	104	$60,463	86.67%
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors	101	$40,177	86.32%
Graphic Designers	101	$43,245	87.83%
Chemical Technicians	100	$33,607	87.72%
Financial Quantitative Analysts	100	$74,484	87.72%

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Financial Specialists, All Other	15	$60,392	53.57%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	15	$26,490	53.57%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	15	$45,284	55.56%
Food Scientists and Technologists	14	$62,229	51.85%
Anesthesiologists	14	$124,921	53.85%
Computer Programmers	13	$74,407	50.00%
Instructional Coordinators	12	$51,063	46.15%
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	12	$45,547	48.00%
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	12	$40,685	48.00%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	12	$71,948	48.00%

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 %
Information Control Corporation	324	$71,595	90.00%
Ascendum Solutions Llc	322	$84,574	92.26%
Genpact Llc	316	$76,583	95.18%
Hcl Global Systems Inc	306	$79,668	93.87%
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center	305	$61,483	94.43%
Itelligence Inc	298	$86,920	93.42%
American Business Solutions Inc	294	$70,079	92.45%
Abercrombie Fitch Trading Co	294	$70,419	92.74%
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc	278	$80,411	88.54%
The Metrohealth System	268	$78,614	86.17%

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Siemens Industry Software Inc	18	$83,601	28.57%
Rices Landscapes Redefined	18	$21,980	28.57%
Rite Aid Corporation	18	$86,478	29.03%
Dmi Big Data Insights Llc	18	$88,901	29.03%
Owens Illinois Inc	18	$87,991	29.51%
Professional Dental Alliance	17	$151,114	28.33%
Netcracker Technology Corporation	17	$82,956	28.81%
Midlandguardian Co	17	$100,689	28.81%
Diamond Innovations	17	$75,200	28.81%
Dana Automotive Systems Group Llc	16	$94,971	27.59%

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.