| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212,208 | 92.48% | $75,098 | H-1B |
| 14,248 | 6.21% | $153,835 | PERM |
| 1,620 | 0.71% | $27,251 | H-2A |
| 1,398 | 0.61% | $89,776 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Pennsylvania has seen a total of 229,474 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Pennsylvania is the H-1B visa with 212,208 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 92.48% of Pennsylvania's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 14,248 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 6.21% of Pennsylvania's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 67 | $57,315 | 89.33% |
| Construction Managers | 67 | $87,640 | 89.33% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 64 | $55,829 | 86.49% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 62 | $54,924 | 83.78% |
| Mathematicians | 62 | $54,737 | 86.11% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 61 | $51,371 | 85.92% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 60 | $55,661 | 85.71% |
| Fashion Designers | 60 | $49,088 | 86.96% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 58 | $55,029 | 84.06% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 56 | $42,311 | 82.35% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 7 | $34,614 | 33.33% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 7 | $55,833 | 33.33% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 7 | $65,621 | 33.33% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $51,440 | 33.33% |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 7 | $50,294 | 35.00% |
| Personal Care Aides | 7 | $21,965 | 35.00% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $51,868 | 36.84% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $65,167 | 36.84% |
| Auditors | 6 | $59,395 | 31.58% |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 6 | $33,017 | 31.58% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4,812 | $191,835 | 43.73% |
| China | 554 | $72,113 | 48.90% |
| Mexico | 322 | $48,706 | 46.73% |
| Canada | 258 | $93,982 | 45.91% |
| South Korea | 211 | $50,457 | 38.29% |
| Belarus | 177 | $97,093 | 58.03% |
| Russia | 177 | $94,686 | 58.22% |
| Ukraine | 158 | $95,590 | 52.32% |
| Pakistan | 115 | $90,003 | 44.06% |
| Brazil | 113 | $81,789 | 43.46% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siritek Inc | 100 | $75,053 | 89.29% |
| Upmc Emergency Medicine Inc | 99 | $78,421 | 88.39% |
| West Pharmaceutical Services Inc | 98 | $104,284 | 89.09% |
| Reading Hospital | 98 | $57,506 | 89.09% |
| Respironics Inc A Philips Owned Company | 97 | $82,693 | 88.18% |
| Rite Aid Corp | 97 | $86,855 | 88.99% |
| West Chester University Of Pennsylvania | 97 | $71,457 | 88.99% |
| Applied Computer Techniques | 96 | $53,989 | 88.89% |
| Intone Networks Inc | 95 | $71,647 | 88.79% |
| Elsevier Inc | 95 | $91,173 | 88.79% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptiv Corporation | 6 | $79,775 | 31.58% |
| The Devereux Foundation | 6 | $27,737 | 31.58% |
| Total Turf Golf Services | 6 | $50,731 | 31.58% |
| Erp Global Inc | 6 | $72,779 | 31.58% |
| West Virginia University Hospitals Inc | 6 | $51,002 | 31.58% |
| Dassault Systemes Americas Corp | 6 | $82,327 | 31.58% |
| Kulicke And Soffa Industries Inc | 6 | $80,232 | 31.58% |
| Amerigas | 6 | $89,284 | 33.33% |
| Abb Enterprise Software Inc | 6 | $85,398 | 33.33% |
| Wsp Usa Inc | 6 | $77,144 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 49 | $75,893 | 84.48% |
| Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing | 49 | $78,714 | 84.48% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 49 | $68,402 | 85.96% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 47 | $78,175 | 82.46% |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 47 | $77,629 | 82.46% |
| Media Representatives | 47 | $88,963 | 82.46% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 47 | $44,140 | 83.93% |
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 46 | $67,585 | 83.64% |
| Instrument Manufacturing For Measuring And Testing Electricity And Electrical Signals | 46 | $73,072 | 86.79% |
| Administration Of Public Health Programs | 45 | $76,641 | 84.91% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 3 | $77,071 | 18.75% |
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $153,095 | 18.75% |
| Water And Sewer Line And Related Structures Construction | 3 | $66,096 | 18.75% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 3 | $44,803 | 18.75% |
| Adhesive Manufacturing | 3 | $79,595 | 18.75% |
| Industrial Mold Manufacturing | 3 | $94,356 | 18.75% |
| Bottled Water Manufacturing | 3 | $105,719 | 18.75% |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 3 | $41,531 | 20.00% |
| All Other Schools And Instruction | 3 | $141,988 | 20.00% |
| Metal Valve Manufacturing | 3 | $92,713 | 20.00% |
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 $75,098. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.