| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 40 | $69,137 | 43.48% |
| Italy | 38 | $71,248 | 46.34% |
| Iran | 37 | $73,223 | 46.84% |
| Spain | 36 | $69,175 | 50.70% |
| Argentina | 33 | $75,257 | 48.53% |
| France | 32 | $80,006 | 47.76% |
| Poland | 32 | $56,478 | 49.23% |
| Israel | 29 | $77,220 | 45.31% |
| Venezuela | 27 | $72,974 | 42.86% |
| Egypt | 25 | $75,789 | 40.32% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonicsoft Inc | 8 | $81,214 | 88.89% |
| Berkshire Grey Inc | 8 | $94,227 | 88.89% |
| Softrams Llc | 8 | $85,800 | 88.89% |
| Fortisview Llc | 8 | $87,131 | 88.89% |
| Binary Computer Intl Corp | 8 | $84,029 | 88.89% |
| Nanthealth Inc | 8 | $88,110 | 88.89% |
| Savana Inc | 8 | $99,598 | 88.89% |
| Hitachi Digital Services Llc | 8 | $92,542 | 88.89% |
| Telligen Infotech Inc | 8 | $84,952 | 88.89% |
| Powermind Solutions Inc | 8 | $86,008 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Shops | 17 | $72,102 | 85.00% |
| Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | 17 | $75,580 | 85.00% |
| Other Motion Picture And Video Industries | 17 | $60,260 | 85.00% |
| All Other Personal Services | 17 | $67,191 | 85.00% |
| Lessors Of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets Except Copyrighted Works | 17 | $97,131 | 89.47% |
| Voluntary Health Organizations | 17 | $69,088 | 89.47% |
| Brick Stone And Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $56,485 | 89.47% |
| Heating Equipment Except Warm Air Furnaces Manufacturing | 17 | $73,284 | 89.47% |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 17 | $46,285 | 89.47% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 17 | $65,575 | 89.47% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation | 5 | $46,675 | 83.33% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 5 | $91,786 | 83.33% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 5 | $94,199 | 83.33% |
| Fluid Power Cylinder And Actuator Manufacturing | 5 | $93,001 | 100.00% |
| New Multifamily Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 5 | $47,607 | 100.00% |
| Lumber Plywood Millwork And Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers | 5 | $71,935 | 100.00% |
| Specialized Design Services | 5 | $45,914 | 100.00% |
| Chemical Manufacturing | 4 | $70,814 | 80.00% |
| Administration Of Air And Water Resource And Solid Waste Management Programs | 4 | $113,521 | 80.00% |
| Other Financial Vehicles | 4 | $75,218 | 80.00% |
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.