| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174,538 | 89.42% | $81,396 | H-1B |
| 17,704 | 9.07% | $93,891 | PERM |
| 1,488 | 0.76% | $24,851 | H-2A |
| 1,462 | 0.75% | $94,307 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Virginia has seen a total of 195,192 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Virginia is the H-1B visa with 174,538 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.42% of Virginia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 17,704 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 9.07% of Virginia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 85 | $55,631 | 81.73% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 85 | $48,856 | 86.73% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 84 | $58,234 | 85.71% |
| Credit Analysts | 84 | $65,496 | 85.71% |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 82 | $51,559 | 85.42% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 78 | $116,812 | 83.87% |
| Budget Analysts | 78 | $68,367 | 83.87% |
| Occupational Therapists | 77 | $68,774 | 82.80% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 74 | $44,036 | 83.15% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 70 | $26,607 | 80.46% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 15 | $58,566 | 41.67% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 15 | $108,648 | 42.86% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 15 | $64,441 | 42.86% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 15 | $22,208 | 42.86% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 15 | $55,476 | 44.12% |
| Web Developers | 15 | $91,782 | 44.12% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 15 | $61,536 | 44.12% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 15 | $36,235 | 44.12% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 14 | $34,350 | 42.42% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 14 | $26,859 | 43.75% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,419 | $114,352 | 45.39% |
| China | 685 | $83,408 | 45.36% |
| South Korea | 405 | $37,966 | 30.04% |
| El Salvador | 341 | $259,605 | 45.35% |
| Mexico | 278 | $42,811 | 43.37% |
| Nepal | 212 | $74,909 | 40.54% |
| Pakistan | 209 | $67,215 | 42.57% |
| Philippines | 209 | $51,448 | 44.19% |
| Canada | 149 | $88,357 | 41.97% |
| Brazil | 94 | $62,514 | 40.17% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isoftech Inc | 150 | $69,795 | 91.46% |
| 22nd Century Technologies Inc | 148 | $76,516 | 91.36% |
| Uniplus Consultants Inc | 148 | $89,248 | 91.93% |
| Randstad Technologies Llc | 147 | $96,900 | 91.30% |
| Harmonia Holdings Group Llc | 146 | $88,640 | 91.25% |
| Cvs Rx Services Inc | 143 | $107,016 | 89.94% |
| First Tek Inc | 142 | $74,753 | 90.45% |
| Satsyil Corp | 141 | $90,812 | 90.38% |
| Adp Technology Services Inc | 140 | $89,414 | 90.32% |
| Niha Technologies Inc | 140 | $91,052 | 91.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gartner Inc | 14 | $107,344 | 34.15% |
| Leading Edge Systems Richmond | 14 | $77,746 | 35.00% |
| Airline Tariff Publishing Company | 14 | $98,665 | 35.00% |
| Nii Holdings Inc | 14 | $109,491 | 35.00% |
| Costar Realty Information Inc | 14 | $93,216 | 35.00% |
| Molina Technologies Llc | 14 | $127,673 | 35.00% |
| Consult America Inc | 14 | $116,573 | 35.00% |
| Mindboard Inc | 14 | $114,908 | 35.00% |
| Eai Technologies | 14 | $88,024 | 35.90% |
| Aetna Resources Llc | 14 | $124,182 | 35.90% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Single Family Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 17 | $64,558 | 80.95% |
| Motor Vehicle Towing | 17 | $101,727 | 80.95% |
| Business Support Services | 17 | $89,511 | 80.95% |
| Other General Government Support | 17 | $64,204 | 80.95% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 17 | $72,041 | 80.95% |
| Security Systems Services | 17 | $77,086 | 80.95% |
| Administration Of Urban Planning And Community And Rural Development | 17 | $59,449 | 80.95% |
| Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing | 17 | $82,180 | 85.00% |
| Interior Design Services | 17 | $52,609 | 85.00% |
| Software Publishers | 17 | $105,417 | 85.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museums | 1 | $46,093 | 11.11% |
| Jewelry And Silverware Manufacturing | 1 | $27,602 | 11.11% |
| Social Assistance | 1 | $69,243 | 11.11% |
| Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 1 | $86,008 | 11.11% |
| Wired And Wireless Telecommunications Carriers Except Satellite | 1 | $58,157 | 11.11% |
| Fluid Milk Manufacturing | 1 | $48,547 | 11.11% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1 | $110,448 | 11.11% |
| Apparel Manufacturing | 1 | $89,643 | 12.50% |
| Support Activities For Air Transportation | 1 | $80,933 | 12.50% |
| Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | 1 | $98,550 | 12.50% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Virginia to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Virginia over all years is $81,396. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.