| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227,614 | 92.50% | $76,466 | H-1B |
| 14,991 | 6.09% | $149,993 | PERM |
| 1,937 | 0.79% | $28,628 | H-2A |
| 1,520 | 0.62% | $91,211 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Pennsylvania has seen a total of 246,062 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Pennsylvania is the H-1B visa with 227,614 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 92.50% of Pennsylvania's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 14,991 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 6.09% of Pennsylvania's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 71 | $33,039 | 85.54% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 70 | $56,879 | 84.34% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 68 | $61,083 | 86.08% |
| Mathematicians | 67 | $54,185 | 84.81% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 66 | $52,731 | 86.84% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 66 | $55,780 | 86.84% |
| Fashion Designers | 63 | $50,511 | 84.00% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 63 | $56,016 | 85.14% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 62 | $54,924 | 84.93% |
| Life Scientists, All Other | 62 | $49,253 | 86.11% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimators | 8 | $57,827 | 36.36% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 8 | $58,097 | 36.36% |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 7 | $54,677 | 33.33% |
| Robotics Engineers | 7 | $82,112 | 33.33% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 7 | $47,501 | 33.33% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 7 | $40,943 | 33.33% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 7 | $90,435 | 33.33% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $51,440 | 33.33% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $51,868 | 33.33% |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 7 | $36,795 | 33.33% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,119 | $186,562 | 43.44% |
| China | 610 | $72,376 | 48.11% |
| Mexico | 352 | $49,277 | 43.89% |
| Canada | 274 | $93,984 | 46.68% |
| South Korea | 211 | $50,457 | 37.54% |
| Belarus | 193 | $98,489 | 52.30% |
| Russia | 184 | $95,208 | 53.49% |
| Ukraine | 169 | $93,716 | 49.42% |
| Brazil | 148 | $73,841 | 44.58% |
| Nepal | 147 | $1,022,042 | 44.55% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Business Technology Services Llc | 24 | $87,656 | 92.31% |
| First Object Inc | 24 | $66,300 | 92.31% |
| Fusion Life Sciences Technologies Llc | 24 | $76,177 | 92.31% |
| Vinculum Limited | 24 | $64,250 | 92.31% |
| Strategic Systems Inc | 24 | $69,616 | 92.31% |
| Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services Inc | 24 | $146,023 | 92.31% |
| Lucid Technologies Inc | 24 | $66,387 | 92.31% |
| Millersville University Of Pennsylvania | 24 | $66,548 | 92.31% |
| Tekgroup Llc | 24 | $84,861 | 92.31% |
| Bechtel Oil Gas And Chemicals Inc | 24 | $96,435 | 92.31% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ppl | 1 | $108,347 | 33.33% |
| Ismet Bay Inc Dba Gino Bros Pizzeria | 1 | $19,323 | 33.33% |
| Hong Kong Chef Viii Inc | 1 | $40,248 | 33.33% |
| Janney Montgomery Scott | 1 | $83,366 | 33.33% |
| Wedgwood Guest House Inc | 1 | $26,104 | 33.33% |
| Torresdale Dental Associates Pc | 1 | $104,229 | 33.33% |
| Colorado Boxed Beef Co | 1 | $53,331 | 33.33% |
| Lehigh Print And Data Llc | 1 | $70,491 | 33.33% |
| Mason East Pa Inc | 1 | $101,733 | 33.33% |
| Ohm Cookie Llc | 1 | $72,634 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Administrative Services | 173 | $91,416 | 91.05% |
| Power And Communication Line And Related Structures Construction | 172 | $91,145 | 91.49% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 169 | $67,799 | 91.35% |
| Other Insurance Related Activities | 166 | $84,931 | 90.22% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 164 | $72,603 | 90.11% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology | 162 | $89,685 | 89.01% |
| All Other Insurance Related Activities | 160 | $89,381 | 88.89% |
| Other Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 160 | $85,578 | 89.39% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 160 | $58,328 | 92.49% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 159 | $83,430 | 92.44% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Transactions Processing Reserve And Clearinghouse Activities | 40 | $96,244 | 93.02% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 40 | $65,254 | 95.24% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 39 | $85,482 | 95.12% |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 39 | $78,957 | 95.12% |
| Residential Building Construction | 38 | $56,026 | 92.68% |
| Architectural Services | 38 | $63,985 | 92.68% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 37 | $86,425 | 92.50% |
| Nursing Care Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities | 36 | $36,574 | 90.00% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 36 | $83,245 | 92.31% |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 35 | $107,105 | 89.74% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Pennsylvania to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Pennsylvania over all years is $76,466. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.