| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primatics Financial Llc | 46 | $82,567 | 90.20% |
| Rapidit Inc | 46 | $79,956 | 90.20% |
| Aol Advertising Inc | 46 | $90,645 | 90.20% |
| Enquizit Inc | 46 | $98,804 | 90.20% |
| Guidehouse Digital Llc | 45 | $103,006 | 88.24% |
| Aegis Therapies Inc | 45 | $71,525 | 88.24% |
| Cognizant Worldwide Limited | 45 | $111,239 | 88.24% |
| Hntb Corporation | 45 | $78,265 | 88.24% |
| Independent Project Analysis Inc | 45 | $72,033 | 90.00% |
| Cibt Inc | 45 | $85,750 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Homes Llc | 3 | $87,110 | 25.00% |
| Capital Infotech Inc | 3 | $110,781 | 25.00% |
| Apex Systems Llc | 3 | $125,577 | 25.00% |
| Urban Science | 3 | $119,059 | 25.00% |
| Campaka Thai Massage Spa Llc | 3 | $66,567 | 25.00% |
| Advantage Consulting Engineering Services Corp | 3 | $62,025 | 25.00% |
| Live Nation Worldwide Inc | 3 | $104,188 | 25.00% |
| Mid Atlantic Taco Llc | 3 | $93,066 | 27.27% |
| Snagajobcom Inc | 3 | $96,602 | 27.27% |
| Installed Building Products Llc Dba All Pro Insta | 3 | $27,650 | 27.27% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 13 | $84,149 | 81.25% |
| Industrial Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 13 | $92,276 | 81.25% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 13 | $110,138 | 81.25% |
| Offices Of Bank Holding Companies | 13 | $75,998 | 86.67% |
| Kidney Dialysis Centers | 13 | $101,903 | 86.67% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 13 | $63,341 | 86.67% |
| Taxi And Ridesharing Services | 12 | $86,939 | 80.00% |
| Voluntary Health Organizations | 12 | $57,842 | 80.00% |
| Aerospace Product And Parts Manufacturing | 12 | $85,864 | 80.00% |
| Cut And Sew Apparel Manufacturing | 12 | $74,457 | 80.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Parts Used Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $83,782 | 14.29% |
| Media Buying Agencies | 1 | $68,848 | 14.29% |
| Other Financial Vehicles | 1 | $117,853 | 14.29% |
| Technical And Trade Schools | 1 | $55,619 | 14.29% |
| Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing | 1 | $52,770 | 14.29% |
| Home Centers | 1 | $76,357 | 16.67% |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 1 | $89,149 | 16.67% |
| Navigational Services To Shipping | 1 | $135,491 | 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.