| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sgs Technologie Llc | 10 | $60,357 | 83.33% |
| Magna Systems International Inc | 10 | $55,187 | 83.33% |
| Edify Technologies Inc | 10 | $71,895 | 83.33% |
| Largeton Inc | 10 | $85,841 | 83.33% |
| Sangha Cpa Pc | 10 | $76,806 | 83.33% |
| Spacenet Inc | 10 | $76,121 | 83.33% |
| Halt Buzas Powell Ltd | 10 | $59,870 | 83.33% |
| Prime Street Llc | 10 | $90,634 | 83.33% |
| Continental Automotive Systems Inc | 10 | $74,199 | 83.33% |
| Kls Engineering Llc | 10 | $72,521 | 83.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalpataru Llc | 1 | $32,344 | 50.00% |
| Lilyanas Nail Salon Inc | 1 | $20,966 | 50.00% |
| Ialr | 1 | $46,842 | 50.00% |
| Rudraksha Inc | 1 | $23,275 | 50.00% |
| The Zm Group Inc | 1 | $117,458 | 50.00% |
| Heritage Baptist Church | 1 | $23,837 | 50.00% |
| Ifixt Llc | 1 | $46,488 | 50.00% |
| Hubley Group Llc | 1 | $18,970 | 50.00% |
| Metaphor Academic Center For Russian Language Cu | 1 | $20,800 | 50.00% |
| Senger Roofing Llc | 1 | $33,779 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Grantmaking And Giving Services | 3 | $64,986 | 100.00% |
| Foundation Structure And Building Exterior Contractors | 3 | $43,174 | 100.00% |
| Photography Studios Portrait | 3 | $39,832 | 100.00% |
| Specialty Food Retailers | 3 | $61,831 | 100.00% |
| Other Aluminum Rolling Drawing And Extruding | 3 | $94,903 | 100.00% |
| Diagnostic Imaging Centers | 3 | $81,779 | 100.00% |
| Individual And Family Services | 3 | $51,931 | 100.00% |
| Footwear Manufacturing | 3 | $52,908 | 100.00% |
| Hardware And Plumbing And Heating Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $55,494 | 100.00% |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing For Mechanical Use | 3 | $48,007 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.