| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mmc Systems Inc | 92 | $57,016 | 91.09% |
| Lussotech Llc | 91 | $90,319 | 90.10% |
| Bytefield Inc | 91 | $62,314 | 91.00% |
| Ntt Data Inc | 91 | $94,824 | 91.00% |
| Harris Corporation | 91 | $71,303 | 91.00% |
| Sun Global Technologies Inc | 90 | $59,332 | 90.91% |
| Nodal Exchange Llc | 90 | $80,531 | 90.91% |
| Sky Solutions Llc | 89 | $67,883 | 89.90% |
| Cyma Systems Inc | 89 | $87,519 | 89.90% |
| Sprint Nextel Corporation | 89 | $77,722 | 90.82% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veena Corp Dba Omega Hires | 8 | $104,047 | 32.00% |
| Demeter Analytics Services Llc | 8 | $109,782 | 32.00% |
| T And T Consulting Services Inc | 8 | $110,107 | 32.00% |
| The Hanover Research Council | 8 | $76,214 | 32.00% |
| Dell Software Inc | 8 | $110,836 | 32.00% |
| Personify Inc | 8 | $105,890 | 32.00% |
| World Class Work Force Lp | 8 | $95,227 | 32.00% |
| Advanced Computer Concepts Inc | 8 | $103,743 | 32.00% |
| Amc Technology Llc | 8 | $108,951 | 32.00% |
| Silverchair Science Communications | 8 | $80,319 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 25 | $83,244 | 86.21% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 25 | $63,117 | 86.21% |
| Drugs And Druggists Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 25 | $84,347 | 89.29% |
| Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Long Distance | 25 | $100,031 | 89.29% |
| Rendering And Meat Byproduct Processing | 25 | $75,115 | 89.29% |
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 25 | $96,456 | 89.29% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 24 | $93,873 | 85.71% |
| Pension Funds | 24 | $96,066 | 85.71% |
| Offices Of Real Estate Agents And Brokers | 24 | $55,398 | 85.71% |
| Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers | 23 | $83,571 | 85.19% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance | 2 | $42,453 | 15.38% |
| Seafood Product Preparation And Packaging | 2 | $35,329 | 15.38% |
| All Other Support Services | 2 | $82,139 | 15.38% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $135,034 | 15.38% |
| Agents And Managers For Artists Athletes Entertainers And Other Public Figures | 2 | $101,838 | 15.38% |
| Professional Employer Organizations | 2 | $145,091 | 15.38% |
| Other Personal Services | 2 | $52,156 | 15.38% |
| Meat Processed From Carcasses | 2 | $46,894 | 15.38% |
| Direct Life Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 2 | $137,051 | 16.67% |
| Waste Collection | 2 | $21,320 | 16.67% |
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.