| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,809 | 83.11% | $70,449 | H-1B |
| 2,658 | 7.41% | $21,499 | H-2A |
| 2,592 | 7.23% | $105,090 | PERM |
| 810 | 2.26% | $82,474 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Utah has seen a total of 35,869 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Utah is the H-1B visa with 29,809 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 83.11% of Utah's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 2,658 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 7.41% of Utah's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Analysts | 185 | $63,170 | 86.05% |
| Statisticians | 171 | $67,233 | 82.21% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 169 | $43,235 | 82.84% |
| Industrial Engineers | 164 | $72,970 | 82.83% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 159 | $72,550 | 88.33% |
| Materials Engineers | 155 | $74,092 | 91.18% |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 137 | $75,643 | 87.26% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 132 | $48,245 | 92.31% |
| Engineers, All Other | 129 | $61,994 | 90.21% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 120 | $47,148 | 90.91% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | 19 | $22,866 | 105.56% |
| Electrical Engineers | 19 | $84,206 | 118.75% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 18 | $42,406 | 112.50% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 18 | $99,905 | 120.00% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 18 | $74,595 | 120.00% |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 16 | $34,429 | 106.67% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 15 | $43,762 | 107.14% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 15 | $63,008 | 107.14% |
| General and Operations Managers | 14 | $69,258 | 100.00% |
| Civil Engineers | 13 | $72,162 | 92.86% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 684 | $93,247 | 48.82% |
| China | 129 | $63,527 | 36.75% |
| Mexico | 128 | $46,542 | 39.88% |
| Brazil | 122 | $39,727 | 38.61% |
| South Korea | 60 | $45,873 | 21.20% |
| Vietnam | 59 | $1,561,086 | 40.14% |
| Nepal | 45 | $47,861 | 36.29% |
| Venezuela | 42 | $30,152 | 37.17% |
| Canada | 37 | $89,219 | 34.91% |
| Colombia | 35 | $35,182 | 46.05% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scopus Consulting Group Inc | 14 | $57,561 | 82.35% |
| Dealertrack Systems Inc | 14 | $77,786 | 82.35% |
| Flsmidth Inc | 14 | $84,118 | 82.35% |
| Taal Technologies Inc | 14 | $57,299 | 82.35% |
| Electronic Arts Inc | 14 | $70,484 | 87.50% |
| Outbox Systems Inc | 14 | $116,614 | 87.50% |
| Nebo School District | 14 | $43,339 | 87.50% |
| Salt Lake Community College | 14 | $45,641 | 87.50% |
| Wavetronix Llc | 14 | $69,820 | 87.50% |
| Dealersocket Inc | 14 | $79,671 | 87.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Matters Llc | 1 | $96,470 | 25.00% |
| Park City Homeowners Timeshare Inc | 1 | $48,859 | 25.00% |
| Idfl Laboratory Institute | 1 | $80,912 | 25.00% |
| Perspectx Inc | 1 | $49,130 | 33.33% |
| Utility Trailer Sales Of Utah Inc | 1 | $31,678 | 33.33% |
| Hni Corporation | 1 | $82,451 | 33.33% |
| Rock Canyon Oil | 1 | $56,680 | 33.33% |
| Enerbank Usa | 1 | $96,470 | 33.33% |
| Icpe | 1 | $88,587 | 33.33% |
| Great Salt Lake Brine Shrimp Cooperative Inc | 1 | $52,707 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 66 | $92,625 | 92.96% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 60 | $79,414 | 86.96% |
| Temporary Help Services | 59 | $81,378 | 86.76% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 58 | $87,218 | 93.55% |
| Translation And Interpretation Services | 53 | $71,398 | 86.89% |
| Sales Financing | 49 | $82,180 | 80.33% |
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 46 | $74,752 | 80.70% |
| Other Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 46 | $72,112 | 93.88% |
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 42 | $78,469 | 87.50% |
| Support Activities For Metal Mining | 41 | $88,525 | 87.23% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat Farming | 2 | $20,302 | 100.00% |
| Apple Orchards | 2 | $24,773 | 100.00% |
| Merchant Wholesalers Nondurable Goods | 2 | $19,330 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $23,650 | 100.00% |
| Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $20,386 | 100.00% |
| Services To Buildings And Dwellings | 1 | $29,661 | 50.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Combination Farming | 1 | $34,320 | 100.00% |
| Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming | 1 | $22,235 | 100.00% |
| Other Grain Farming | 1 | $32,406 | 100.00% |
| All Other Crop Farming | 1 | $27,310 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Property Managers | 5 | $78,341 | 23.81% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | 5 | $80,039 | 23.81% |
| Traveler Accommodation | 5 | $23,546 | 25.00% |
| Food Service Contractors | 5 | $53,331 | 25.00% |
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 5 | $59,555 | 25.00% |
| Electric Power Distribution | 5 | $96,075 | 25.00% |
| Specialty Food Retailers | 5 | $56,114 | 26.32% |
| Child Care Services | 4 | $23,348 | 22.22% |
| Professional And Management Development Training | 4 | $58,469 | 22.22% |
| Nonferrous Metal Except Aluminum Smelting And Refining | 4 | $77,709 | 23.53% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Utah to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Utah over all years is $70,449. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.