| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 13 | $58,531 | 86.67% |
| Conservation Scientists | 12 | $43,346 | 80.00% |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 12 | $45,069 | 80.00% |
| Financial Examiners | 12 | $80,179 | 80.00% |
| Neurologists | 12 | $153,280 | 85.71% |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 12 | $54,342 | 85.71% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 12 | $37,861 | 85.71% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 12 | $59,349 | 85.71% |
| Writers and Authors | 12 | $47,266 | 85.71% |
| Genetic Counselors | 12 | $64,822 | 92.31% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarians | 2 | $49,078 | 18.18% |
| Computer Operators | 2 | $47,476 | 18.18% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 2 | $79,103 | 18.18% |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 2 | $113,038 | 18.18% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 2 | $71,774 | 18.18% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 2 | $47,913 | 18.18% |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | 1 | $72,738 | 9.09% |
| Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 1 | $29,640 | 9.09% |
| File Clerks | 1 | $21,590 | 9.09% |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | 1 | $62,296 | 9.09% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Usa Lp | 6 | $99,427 | 85.71% |
| Iblesoft Inc | 6 | $74,897 | 85.71% |
| Fl Smidth Inc | 6 | $85,079 | 85.71% |
| Virat Solutions Inc | 6 | $82,628 | 85.71% |
| Delaware Valley Regional Center Llc | 6 | $82,732 | 85.71% |
| Sylogent Llc | 6 | $81,383 | 85.71% |
| Government Systems Technologies Inc | 6 | $78,090 | 85.71% |
| Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union | 6 | $67,864 | 85.71% |
| Hih Inc | 6 | $88,864 | 85.71% |
| Iflex Global Solutions Inc | 6 | $76,017 | 85.71% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| 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.