| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global It Inc | 139 | $64,291 | 90.85% |
| Prime Solutions Inc | 139 | $66,283 | 90.85% |
| Apogee Medical Group Virginia Pc | 137 | $122,575 | 90.13% |
| Sriven Technologies Llc | 137 | $70,776 | 91.33% |
| Juniper Networks Us Inc | 135 | $98,376 | 91.22% |
| Lancesoft Inc | 133 | $68,256 | 90.48% |
| Applet Systems Llc | 132 | $70,140 | 90.41% |
| Tech Tammina Llc | 131 | $89,646 | 89.73% |
| Tanvi It Solutions Inc | 130 | $76,553 | 89.04% |
| Metanoia Solutions Inc | 129 | $79,012 | 88.97% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netlogic Solutions Inc | 13 | $100,833 | 33.33% |
| Countryside Silo Inc | 13 | $18,993 | 34.21% |
| Sevatec Inc | 13 | $129,899 | 34.21% |
| Granules Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 13 | $77,949 | 34.21% |
| Dr Technologies Inc | 13 | $112,909 | 34.21% |
| Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc | 13 | $98,333 | 35.14% |
| Altria Client Services Llc | 13 | $97,503 | 35.14% |
| Tm Ge Automation Systems International Llc | 13 | $67,781 | 35.14% |
| Virginia University Of Oriental Medicine | 13 | $49,899 | 35.14% |
| Softcom Inc | 13 | $111,115 | 35.14% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious Organizations | 169 | $43,778 | 84.08% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 155 | $72,891 | 92.26% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 155 | $104,557 | 92.26% |
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 148 | $70,401 | 90.24% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 148 | $85,258 | 91.93% |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 127 | $102,924 | 87.59% |
| Highway Street And Bridge Construction | 127 | $77,019 | 90.07% |
| Power Distribution And Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | 124 | $69,353 | 87.94% |
| Regulation And Administration Of Transportation Programs | 124 | $70,492 | 90.51% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 121 | $91,787 | 90.30% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Food Services | 17 | $19,024 | 20.00% |
| Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $46,520 | 22.08% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | 16 | $97,028 | 21.62% |
| Other Schools And Instruction | 15 | $48,355 | 20.83% |
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 15 | $69,633 | 21.13% |
| Other Similar Organizations Except Business Professional Labor And Political Organizations | 14 | $91,364 | 20.00% |
| General Freight Trucking Local | 14 | $44,412 | 20.29% |
| Automotive Body Paint And Interior Repair And Maintenance | 14 | $50,066 | 21.54% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 14 | $67,466 | 24.56% |
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 13 | $59,280 | 23.64% |
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.