| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,668 | $59,732 | 91.97% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 2,450 | $120,772 | 86.15% |
| Web Developers | 2,179 | $59,045 | 95.53% |
| Database Administrators | 2,065 | $70,387 | 90.89% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,038 | $73,243 | 89.70% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 2,032 | $67,634 | 89.79% |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,029 | $78,797 | 91.44% |
| Statisticians | 1,980 | $71,969 | 89.67% |
| Financial Analysts | 1,925 | $65,064 | 93.45% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 1,596 | $77,119 | 94.89% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2 | $39,520 | 7.41% |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 1 | $42,806 | 3.70% |
| Construction Laborers | 1 | $34,424 | 5.00% |
| Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 1 | $43,014 | 5.88% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 1 | $34,424 | 5.88% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 160 | $50,646 | 85.11% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 146 | $25,840 | 86.39% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 140 | $90,316 | 83.33% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 132 | $77,733 | 80.98% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 125 | $73,129 | 81.17% |
| Management Analysts | 115 | $86,588 | 91.27% |
| Industrial Engineers | 101 | $81,259 | 82.79% |
| Civil Engineers | 88 | $4,363,479 | 75.21% |
| Chemists | 86 | $71,035 | 74.78% |
| Computer Programmers | 80 | $82,241 | 79.21% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Svs Technologies Limited | 26 | $80,657 | 89.66% |
| Peritus Inc | 26 | $70,678 | 89.66% |
| Bill Me Later Inc | 26 | $99,751 | 89.66% |
| Tech Matrix Inc | 26 | $73,828 | 89.66% |
| Panasas Inc | 26 | $79,642 | 89.66% |
| Hadiamondstar Software Solutions Llc | 26 | $59,058 | 89.66% |
| The Pennsylvania Hospital Of The University Of Pen | 26 | $51,789 | 89.66% |
| Tek Leaders Inc | 26 | $73,995 | 89.66% |
| Anira Solutions Inc | 26 | $71,929 | 89.66% |
| Baanyan Software Services Inc | 26 | $81,153 | 89.66% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Veterinary Radiation Oncology Inc | 1 | $91,936 | 25.00% |
| Human Capital Management Inc | 1 | $102,773 | 25.00% |
| Scientific Systems Inc | 1 | $61,693 | 25.00% |
| Broadsoft | 1 | $72,301 | 25.00% |
| Petroleum Supply Management Inc | 1 | $99,466 | 25.00% |
| Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation | 1 | $106,496 | 25.00% |
| Charles River Laboratories | 1 | $85,384 | 25.00% |
| Fiserv Automotive Solutions Inc | 1 | $102,773 | 25.00% |
| Rose Tree Medical Associates Llc | 1 | $114,254 | 25.00% |
| Mine Site Technologies Usa Inc | 1 | $74,318 | 25.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Electric Power Generation | 19 | $87,000 | 82.61% |
| Direct Life Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 19 | $92,086 | 86.36% |
| Line Haul Railroads | 19 | $88,222 | 86.36% |
| Rolling Mill And Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 19 | $75,272 | 86.36% |
| Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 19 | $68,349 | 86.36% |
| Payroll Services | 19 | $85,137 | 86.36% |
| Recreational And Vacation Camps Except Campgrounds | 19 | $38,460 | 86.36% |
| Residential Remodelers | 19 | $88,692 | 86.36% |
| Agriculture Construction And Mining Machinery Manufacturing | 19 | $93,388 | 86.36% |
| Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing | 19 | $84,388 | 90.48% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 5 | $96,645 | 83.33% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | $88,067 | 83.33% |
| Other Motion Picture And Video Industries | 5 | $69,022 | 83.33% |
| Activities Related To Real Estate | 5 | $66,376 | 83.33% |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 5 | $73,703 | 83.33% |
| General Freight Trucking Long Distance Less Than Truckload | 5 | $57,470 | 83.33% |
| Fluid Power Valve And Hose Fitting Manufacturing | 5 | $71,826 | 83.33% |
| Industrial Process Furnace And Oven Manufacturing | 5 | $76,344 | 83.33% |
| Industrial Valve Manufacturing | 5 | $84,423 | 83.33% |
| Food Manufacturing | 5 | $58,124 | 83.33% |
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.