| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 33 | $60,804 | 84.62% |
| Chemical Technicians | 32 | $37,843 | 82.05% |
| Sociologists | 31 | $53,181 | 81.58% |
| Chiropractors | 31 | $55,153 | 81.58% |
| Astronomers | 30 | $53,828 | 81.08% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 30 | $56,916 | 83.33% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 30 | $54,665 | 90.91% |
| Human Resources Managers | 29 | $107,843 | 90.63% |
| Auditors | 28 | $62,906 | 87.50% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 27 | $72,658 | 84.38% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $60,959 | 25.00% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 4 | $99,481 | 25.00% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $42,795 | 25.00% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 4 | $55,401 | 26.67% |
| Mechatronics Engineers | 4 | $76,518 | 26.67% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $66,479 | 26.67% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 4 | $35,807 | 26.67% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 4 | $23,120 | 26.67% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 4 | $59,207 | 26.67% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 4 | $48,198 | 26.67% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bw Group Inc | 9 | $50,696 | 81.82% |
| Kierantimberlake Llc | 9 | $43,176 | 81.82% |
| Jlt Re North America Inc | 9 | $64,203 | 81.82% |
| Terra Infotech Inc | 9 | $54,228 | 81.82% |
| Windber Research Institute | 9 | $65,850 | 81.82% |
| Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter Sch | 9 | $52,328 | 81.82% |
| Igate Global Solutions An Igate Company | 9 | $56,980 | 81.82% |
| Cetra Inc | 9 | $41,646 | 81.82% |
| Quantum Infotech Inc | 9 | $63,331 | 81.82% |
| The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | 9 | $48,748 | 81.82% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Boiler And Heat Exchanger Manufacturing | 22 | $64,922 | 88.00% |
| Computer Terminal And Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 22 | $81,461 | 88.00% |
| Medical And Diagnostic Laboratories | 22 | $70,276 | 91.67% |
| Residential Building Construction | 21 | $62,900 | 87.50% |
| Dental Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 21 | $97,841 | 87.50% |
| Construction And Mining Except Oil Well Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 21 | $81,312 | 87.50% |
| Computer Storage Device Manufacturing | 21 | $75,190 | 87.50% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 21 | $111,083 | 87.50% |
| Office Supplies Except Paper Manufacturing | 21 | $66,106 | 87.50% |
| Secondary Smelting Refining And Alloying Of Nonferrous Metal Except Copper And Aluminum | 20 | $77,432 | 83.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump And Compressor Manufacturing | 1 | $61,693 | 14.29% |
| Casino Hotels | 1 | $21,653 | 14.29% |
| Computer Terminal And Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $72,779 | 14.29% |
| Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing | 1 | $137,134 | 14.29% |
| Barber Shops | 1 | $28,267 | 14.29% |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 1 | $76,024 | 14.29% |
| Capacitor Resistor Coil Transformer And Other Inductor Manufacturing | 1 | $63,045 | 14.29% |
| Flower Nursery Stock And Florists Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $22,547 | 14.29% |
| Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing | 1 | $51,563 | 14.29% |
| Automotive Body Paint And Interior Repair And Maintenance | 1 | $42,973 | 14.29% |
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.