| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | 39,386 | $71,029 | 93.85% |
| Software Developers, Applications | 36,380 | $83,458 | 91.71% |
| Computer Programmers | 15,050 | $59,871 | 88.93% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 9,465 | $73,856 | 93.18% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 5,641 | $82,454 | 93.50% |
| Management Analysts | 4,065 | $74,651 | 90.70% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 3,057 | $72,863 | 82.11% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 2,993 | $58,778 | 90.97% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,879 | $123,355 | 93.35% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 2,789 | $53,505 | 93.18% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1,304 | $30,209 | 550.21% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 134 | $28,200 | 57.02% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 55 | $31,169 | 24.77% |
| Nursery Workers | 37 | $27,970 | 30.08% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 27 | $33,022 | 42.19% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 6 | $35,883 | 14.63% |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 5 | $31,242 | 13.51% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 5 | $33,505 | 14.29% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 3 | $35,984 | 9.38% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 3 | $35,776 | 10.71% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 3,891 | $220,946 | 113.24% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,078 | $92,212 | 146.87% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 614 | $92,144 | 105.68% |
| Internists, General | 485 | $108,451 | 94.54% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 383 | $91,855 | 90.54% |
| Statisticians | 335 | $66,126 | 83.54% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 199 | $127,618 | 55.90% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 181 | $131,893 | 65.82% |
| Electrical Engineers | 181 | $86,525 | 78.02% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 169 | $75,150 | 87.11% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominica | 1 | $53,950 | 33.33% |
| Mauritius | 1 | $51,330 | 33.33% |
| Yugoslavia | 1 | $32,198 | 33.33% |
| Paraguay | 1 | $110,386 | 33.33% |
| Benin | 1 | $47,008 | 33.33% |
| Yemen | 1 | $81,167 | 33.33% |
| Finland | 1 | $174,429 | 33.33% |
| Estonia | 1 | $54,330 | 33.33% |
| Zambia | 1 | $30,826 | 33.33% |
| Palestine | 1 | $126,256 | 50.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upani Consultants Ltd | 132 | $54,590 | 90.41% |
| It Consulting Services Inc | 132 | $59,597 | 90.41% |
| Mindteck Inc | 130 | $64,967 | 89.66% |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc | 129 | $92,380 | 88.97% |
| Fmc Corporation | 129 | $110,957 | 90.85% |
| Bentley Systems Incorporated | 129 | $83,286 | 90.85% |
| Pinnacle Health Hospitals | 129 | $118,586 | 90.85% |
| The Wistar Institute Of Anatomy And Biology | 128 | $45,157 | 90.14% |
| Grassroot Technologies Inc | 128 | $59,713 | 90.78% |
| Solomons International Llc | 128 | $73,649 | 91.43% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenckles Farms Greenhouses | 3 | $22,021 | 100.00% |
| Dillner Family Farms Llc | 3 | $32,441 | 100.00% |
| Robert W Buser | 3 | $34,174 | 100.00% |
| Cold Run Inc | 3 | $34,174 | 100.00% |
| Janoski Farm Inc | 3 | $22,714 | 100.00% |
| Harvey Brubacher | 3 | $34,174 | 100.00% |
| Sunrise Orchard | 3 | $26,055 | 100.00% |
| Hills Of Home Farms | 3 | $29,078 | 100.00% |
| Varners Tree Farm And Cider Mill Ltd | 3 | $24,891 | 100.00% |
| Hill Of Home Farms | 3 | $29,765 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown College | 7 | $45,042 | 29.17% |
| Meadville Medical Center | 7 | $127,379 | 29.17% |
| Cellular One | 7 | $69,323 | 29.17% |
| California University Of Pennsylvania | 7 | $66,721 | 29.17% |
| Armstrong World Industries Inc | 7 | $77,572 | 29.17% |
| Citco Fund Services Malvern Inc | 7 | $84,454 | 29.17% |
| The Wistar Institute Of Anatomy And Biology | 7 | $49,014 | 29.17% |
| Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc | 7 | $102,603 | 29.17% |
| Health Access Network Dba Crozer Keystone Health N | 7 | $160,813 | 29.17% |
| Aecom Technical Services Inc | 7 | $76,056 | 29.17% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 32 | $114,550 | 86.49% |
| Trust Fiduciary And Custody Activities | 32 | $73,936 | 86.49% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 32 | $84,041 | 86.49% |
| Residential Property Managers | 32 | $68,868 | 88.89% |
| Consumer Lending | 32 | $98,196 | 88.89% |
| Document Preparation Services | 31 | $63,307 | 86.11% |
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 31 | $85,595 | 86.11% |
| Professional Employer Organizations | 31 | $78,483 | 88.57% |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 30 | $82,399 | 88.24% |
| Other Business Support Services | 30 | $59,055 | 88.24% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications | 9 | $67,770 | 90.00% |
| Ball And Roller Bearing Manufacturing | 9 | $106,736 | 90.00% |
| Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing | 9 | $60,341 | 90.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 9 | $88,150 | 90.00% |
| Food Service Contractors | 9 | $64,671 | 90.00% |
| Legal Services | 9 | $84,457 | 90.00% |
| Meat Processed From Carcasses | 8 | $43,636 | 80.00% |
| Scheduled Freight Air Transportation | 8 | $71,563 | 88.89% |
| All Other Schools And Instruction | 8 | $77,920 | 88.89% |
| Oil And Gas Field Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 8 | $105,334 | 88.89% |
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.