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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Tennessee Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

Total Visas	% of all Visas	Average Wage	Visa Type
68,904	86.74%	$71,652	H-1B
5,536	6.97%	$24,854	H-2A
4,330	5.45%	$64,599	PERM
670	0.84%	$76,912	E-3 Australian

As of May 2023, Tennessee has seen a total of 79,440 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Tennessee is the H-1B visa with 68,904 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 86.74% of Tennessee's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 5,536 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 6.97% of Tennessee's total visas.

Top Occupations in Tennessee (All Years)

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Landscape Architects	14	$52,520	82.35%
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	14	$43,652	82.35%
Financial Quantitative Analysts	14	$59,317	82.35%
Clinical Research Coordinators	14	$85,139	82.35%
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians	14	$32,560	87.50%
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	13	$54,839	81.25%
Bioinformatics Technicians	13	$46,408	81.25%
Hydrologists	13	$62,776	81.25%
Clergy	13	$36,594	86.67%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	12	$47,310	80.00%

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	2	$32,074	40.00%
Mechanical Drafters	2	$52,312	40.00%
Human Resources Specialists	2	$54,943	40.00%
Actuaries	2	$96,377	40.00%
Cashiers	2	$16,910	40.00%
Accountants	2	$50,992	40.00%
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$25,730	40.00%
Environmental Engineers	2	$83,897	40.00%
Human Resources Managers	2	$86,424	40.00%
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	2	$47,642	40.00%

Tennessee Employees Over Time

Tennessee has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 2,630 employees were hired. Tennessee peaked in 2018 with 6,339 employees, and has since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 1,146 in 2025.

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

Country	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
India	1,297	$86,261	45.83%
Mexico	219	$48,104	24.94%
Bangladesh	195	$22,872	36.72%
China	151	$47,759	43.52%
Cambodia	109	$24,396	37.59%
South Korea	81	$47,558	31.40%
Canada	79	$71,124	38.73%
Vietnam	78	$23,520	42.16%
Philippines	66	$29,261	36.26%
Brazil	64	$67,380	35.96%

Top Hiring Companies in Tennessee (All Years)

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Ahs Management Inc	2	$109,900	66.67%
Hni Corporation	2	$115,295	66.67%
Eargo Inc	2	$121,285	66.67%
L Brands Service Company Llc	2	$119,787	66.67%
Under Armour Inc	2	$111,883	66.67%
Veritas Technologies Llc	2	$113,017	66.67%
Oportun Inc	2	$119,652	66.67%
Infotree Global Solutions Corp	2	$109,595	66.67%
Riskonnect Inc	2	$110,355	66.67%
Amadeus Hospitality Inc	2	$113,287	66.67%

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Top Industries in Tennessee (All Years)

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Lessors Of Nonresidential Buildings Except Miniwarehouses	7	$64,709	87.50%
Document Preparation Services	7	$56,855	87.50%
Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	7	$102,294	87.50%
Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors	7	$65,963	87.50%
Other Social Advocacy Organizations	7	$69,493	87.50%
Other Airport Operations	7	$49,869	87.50%
Machinery Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	7	$52,137	87.50%
Child And Youth Services	7	$43,549	87.50%
Jewelry Watch Precious Stone And Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers	7	$45,464	87.50%
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing	7	$86,142	87.50%

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Tobacco Farming	2	$38,095	100.00%
Corrugated And Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing	2	$72,218	100.00%
Footwear Merchant Wholesalers	2	$56,878	100.00%
Mineral Wool Manufacturing	2	$57,148	100.00%
Plate Work Manufacturing	2	$61,464	100.00%
Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers	2	$22,132	100.00%
Air And Gas Compressor Manufacturing	2	$60,612	100.00%
Museums	2	$47,466	100.00%
Promoters Of Performing Arts Sports And Similar Events With Facilities	1	$47,070	50.00%
Support Activities For Rail Transportation	1	$97,822	50.00%

Tennessee Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

The chart below compares The average wage in Tennessee to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Tennessee over all years is $71,652. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.