| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 9 | $71,215 | 90.00% |
| Counselors, All Other | 9 | $37,586 | 90.00% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $66,868 | 90.00% |
| Geographers | 9 | $53,743 | 90.00% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 8 | $46,153 | 80.00% |
| Urologists | 8 | $160,950 | 80.00% |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 8 | $39,478 | 80.00% |
| Hydrologists | 8 | $53,425 | 80.00% |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | 8 | $53,401 | 88.89% |
| Procurement Clerks | 8 | $43,308 | 88.89% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 1 | $73,882 | 11.11% |
| Chemical Technicians | 1 | $43,000 | 11.11% |
| Religious Workers, All Other | 1 | $28,454 | 11.11% |
| Tax Preparers | 1 | $56,826 | 11.11% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 1 | $26,104 | 11.11% |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 1 | $45,906 | 11.11% |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 1 | $54,954 | 11.11% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 1 | $39,770 | 11.11% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | 1 | $23,733 | 11.11% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 1 | $108,202 | 11.11% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Co Inc | 41 | $82,093 | 91.11% |
| I Brain Solutions Llc | 41 | $61,312 | 91.11% |
| Quiddity Infotech Llc | 41 | $80,091 | 91.11% |
| Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates | 41 | $90,635 | 91.11% |
| Sungard Availability Services Lp | 40 | $91,130 | 88.89% |
| Federal Soft Systems Inc | 40 | $83,149 | 88.89% |
| Allegheny Singer Research Institute | 40 | $51,511 | 88.89% |
| Lead It Corporation | 40 | $73,440 | 88.89% |
| Axalta Coating Systems Llc | 40 | $104,970 | 88.89% |
| Orion Systems Integrators Inc | 40 | $62,925 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Lodging Inc Dba Days Inn Pittsburghairport | 2 | $46,759 | 33.33% |
| Agr International Inc | 2 | $104,042 | 33.33% |
| Gate 1 Travel | 2 | $76,950 | 33.33% |
| Screen Services Llc | 2 | $50,752 | 33.33% |
| Bally Design | 2 | $75,432 | 33.33% |
| Philadelphia Cheesesteak Co | 2 | $48,797 | 33.33% |
| Accolade Inc | 2 | $93,746 | 33.33% |
| Sonepar Management Us Inc | 2 | $84,542 | 33.33% |
| Lombard International | 2 | $111,821 | 33.33% |
| Tms International Llc | 2 | $123,251 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teleproduction And Other Postproduction Services | 40 | $90,977 | 85.11% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 40 | $82,725 | 85.11% |
| Language Schools | 40 | $82,028 | 86.96% |
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 40 | $90,831 | 86.96% |
| Electric Power Distribution | 40 | $87,850 | 86.96% |
| Pension Funds | 39 | $92,322 | 84.78% |
| Travel Agencies | 39 | $79,585 | 84.78% |
| Chocolate And Confectionery Manufacturing From Cacao Beans | 39 | $96,564 | 86.67% |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 38 | $94,773 | 84.44% |
| Other Schools And Instruction | 37 | $45,720 | 82.22% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Car Dealers | 12 | $56,652 | 92.31% |
| Bread And Bakery Product Manufacturing | 11 | $32,755 | 84.62% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 11 | $82,875 | 84.62% |
| Other Direct Insurance Except Life Health And Medical Carriers | 11 | $108,809 | 84.62% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 11 | $113,059 | 91.67% |
| Mining Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 11 | $93,049 | 91.67% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 11 | $76,071 | 91.67% |
| Sports Teams And Clubs | 11 | $53,338 | 91.67% |
| Facilities Support Services | 10 | $51,686 | 83.33% |
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 10 | $39,813 | 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.