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Tennessee Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

Total Visas % of all Visas Average Wage Visa Type
62,309 86.75% $69,978 H-1B
4,895 6.82% $23,998 H-2A
4,035 5.62% $64,244 PERM
587 0.82% $74,158 E-3 Australian

As of May 2023, Tennessee has seen a total of 71,826 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Tennessee is the H-1B visa with 62,309 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 86.75% of Tennessee's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 4,895 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 6.82% of Tennessee's total visas.

Top Occupations in Tennessee (All Years)

Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Curators 1 $47,466 33.33%
Computer User Support Specialists 1 $40,394 33.33%
Commercial and Industrial Designers 1 $54,642 33.33%
Dental Laboratory Technicians 1 $22,090 33.33%
Optometrists 1 $87,069 33.33%
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 1 $65,000 33.33%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1 $47,736 33.33%
Lodging Managers 1 $56,805 33.33%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1 $53,290 33.33%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1 $39,957 33.33%
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 5,315 in 2023.

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

Country # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
India 1,159 $85,602 46.01%
Mexico 208 $47,387 25.21%
Bangladesh 188 $22,515 39.83%
China 151 $35,072 46.04%
Cambodia 109 $24,396 41.92%
South Korea 75 $38,439 36.76%
Canada 71 $71,414 38.17%
Vietnam 70 $23,668 40.46%
Philippines 65 $28,227 39.16%
Brazil 52 $72,323 34.90%

Top Hiring Companies in Tennessee (All Years)

Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Smart Information Management Systems Inc 2 $58,375 100.00%
Cross Care Clinic Llc 2 $51,646 100.00%
Rehab Employee Services Llc 2 $58,105 100.00%
Bodhtree Solutionsinc 2 $54,382 100.00%
Evantage Technologies Inc 2 $58,781 100.00%
Ebenezer Home Of Tennessee Inc 2 $53,685 100.00%
Applabs Technologies Pvt Ltd 2 $64,439 100.00%
Check Into Cash 2 $56,191 100.00%
Intupoint Inc 2 $67,922 100.00%
Uv Technology Solutions Inc 2 $62,244 100.00%
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %

Top Industries in Tennessee (All Years)

Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Performing Arts Spectator Sports And Related Industries 1 $28,891 100.00%
All Other Grain Farming 1 $24,190 100.00%
Chicken Egg Production 1 $28,891 100.00%
Agriculture Construction And Mining Machinery Manufacturing 1 $23,275 100.00%
Dual Purpose Cattle Ranching And Farming 1 $29,661 100.00%
Poultry And Egg Production 1 $52,000 100.00%
Logging 1 $21,167 100.00%

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 $69,978. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.

State Avg Wage