| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promantus Inc | 9 | $91,797 | 90.00% |
| The Burgess Group Llc | 9 | $96,967 | 90.00% |
| Orbis America Inc | 9 | $110,353 | 90.00% |
| Niktor Llc | 9 | $92,387 | 90.00% |
| Prosoft Associatesinc | 9 | $92,539 | 90.00% |
| Equinix Inc | 9 | $115,169 | 90.00% |
| Crowdstrike Inc | 9 | $130,781 | 90.00% |
| Binary Fountain Inc | 9 | $97,208 | 90.00% |
| Secureworks Inc | 9 | $138,428 | 90.00% |
| Clinch Valley Physicians Associates Llc | 9 | $165,358 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birring Transportation Inc | 1 | $27,810 | 50.00% |
| Oasis Pediatric Dental Care Pc | 1 | $208,000 | 50.00% |
| La Sabrosita Company Inc | 1 | $25,542 | 50.00% |
| Ing Elnaggar Llc Dba Parcel Plus Of Mclean | 1 | $27,144 | 50.00% |
| Virginia Institute Of Marine Science | 1 | $33,010 | 50.00% |
| 2 K Corporation | 1 | $42,266 | 50.00% |
| Herndon Service Inc | 1 | $40,082 | 50.00% |
| Gotcdt Family | 1 | $20,530 | 50.00% |
| Lyft Inc | 1 | $71,760 | 50.00% |
| Old Dominion Service Center Ltd | 1 | $53,102 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Centers | 3 | $95,312 | 75.00% |
| Metal Kitchen Cookware Utensil Cutlery And Flatware Except Precious Manufacturing | 3 | $61,408 | 75.00% |
| Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing | 3 | $59,516 | 75.00% |
| Ice Cream And Frozen Dessert Manufacturing | 3 | $68,744 | 75.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping | 3 | $45,834 | 75.00% |
| Household Appliances Electric Housewares And Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $60,195 | 75.00% |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 3 | $91,957 | 75.00% |
| Soil Preparation Planting And Cultivating | 3 | $41,406 | 75.00% |
| Motorcycle Bicycle And Parts Manufacturing | 3 | $110,386 | 75.00% |
| Household And Institutional Furniture And Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing | 3 | $53,130 | 75.00% |
| 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.