We now have Quarter 4 H1B visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 PERM visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 H2A visa FY 2023 data.
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Pennsylvania Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

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.

Top Occupations in Pennsylvania (All Years)

Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Bioinformatics Technicians 7 $45,053 77.78%
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 7 $41,157 77.78%
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 7 $39,250 77.78%
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 7 $90,703 77.78%
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 7 $37,045 87.50%
Supply Chain Managers 7 $108,585 87.50%
Ophthalmologists 7 $60,795 87.50%
Chefs and Head Cooks 6 $37,548 75.00%
Surveyors 6 $45,750 75.00%
Podiatrists 6 $55,776 85.71%
Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Soil and Plant Scientists 1 $55,890 11.11%
Construction Carpenters 1 $41,163 11.11%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 1 $53,456 11.11%
Writers and Authors 1 $54,683 11.11%
Clinical Research Coordinators 1 $204,298 11.11%
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 1 $40,581 11.11%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1 $44,013 11.11%
Historians 1 $30,742 11.11%
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1 $47,632 11.11%
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 1 $16,536 11.11%
Pennsylvania Employees Over Time
Pennsylvania has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 10,568 employees were hired. Pennsylvania peaked in 2018 with 22,613 employees, and has since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 2,598 in 2025.

Top Countries with Workers in Pennsylvania From PERM Program (All Years)

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%

Top Hiring Companies in Pennsylvania (All Years)

Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Omsai Com Llc 105 $67,412 88.24%
Mastech Digital Solutions Inc 104 $90,360 88.14%
Orion Systems Integrators Llc 104 $81,718 88.89%
Siritek Inc 103 $75,544 88.03%
First Consulting Group Llc 103 $55,440 89.57%
Servicelink Management Company Llc 103 $79,474 89.57%
Infotech Enterprises America Inc 103 $61,152 89.57%
Ace American Insurance Company 103 $89,051 89.57%
Intone Networks Inc 102 $73,448 88.70%
Penske Truck Leasing Co Lp 102 $101,859 89.47%
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Rancho El Borrego 2 $33,374 100.00%
Buck And Doe Stable 2 $35,100 100.00%
Distinctive Gardens Llc 2 $35,100 100.00%
New Morning Farm Llc 2 $35,100 100.00%
Bruce Jackson Racing Stables 2 $27,550 100.00%
Kemmerer Farms 2 $21,507 100.00%
Gw Kleber And Sons Nursery Inc 2 $34,050 100.00%
Barrys Ground Covers Llc 2 $34,424 100.00%
Strathmeyer Forest Inc 2 $21,806 100.00%
Bonnie Plants Inc 2 $27,747 100.00%
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Airgas Inc 6 $95,853 28.57%
Martins Famous Pastry Shoppe Inc 6 $76,430 30.00%
Cv Consulting Inc 6 $106,673 30.00%
Dental Professionals Of Pennsylvania Pc 6 $90,695 30.00%
All Seasons Landscaping Co Inc 6 $31,429 30.00%
Rb Distribution Inc 6 $127,102 30.00%
Primetals Technologies Usa Llc 6 $104,326 30.00%
Lingatech Inc 6 $85,037 30.00%
Wsp Usa Inc 6 $77,144 30.00%
Sap Industries Inc 6 $112,013 30.00%

Top Industries in Pennsylvania (All Years)

Pennsylvania Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

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.

State Avg Wage