| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 57 | $67,494 | 86.36% |
| Training and Development Managers | 56 | $93,203 | 86.15% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 55 | $94,289 | 84.62% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 54 | $56,975 | 85.71% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 53 | $32,138 | 85.48% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 53 | $61,264 | 85.48% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 50 | $50,295 | 81.97% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 49 | $60,862 | 81.67% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 48 | $47,611 | 80.00% |
| Risk Management Specialists | 48 | $81,917 | 80.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 12 | $126,081 | 41.38% |
| Engineers, All Other | 12 | $105,668 | 41.38% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 12 | $39,868 | 41.38% |
| Technical Writers | 12 | $71,153 | 42.86% |
| Managers, All Other | 12 | $115,024 | 42.86% |
| Food Service Managers | 11 | $64,414 | 39.29% |
| Environmental Engineers | 11 | $93,057 | 39.29% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 11 | $42,453 | 39.29% |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 11 | $19,807 | 39.29% |
| Veterinarians | 11 | $77,774 | 39.29% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ticketcom Llc | 9 | $79,299 | 90.00% |
| Tangoe Inc | 9 | $83,101 | 90.00% |
| Customink Llc | 9 | $94,693 | 90.00% |
| Ordusion Technologies Inc | 9 | $86,040 | 90.00% |
| Broadsoft Inc | 9 | $91,109 | 90.00% |
| I360 Holdings Llc | 9 | $106,161 | 90.00% |
| Sapient Government Services Inc | 9 | $96,835 | 90.00% |
| Elavon Inc | 9 | $106,037 | 90.00% |
| Incentive Technology Group Llc | 9 | $126,057 | 90.00% |
| Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Llp | 9 | $124,712 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Winstanley Architects Planners | 1 | $53,872 | 50.00% |
| Caci Incfederal | 1 | $122,429 | 50.00% |
| Bon Secours Medical Group Richmond Specialty Care | 1 | $115,170 | 50.00% |
| Radiology Consultants Of Lynchburg | 1 | $48,963 | 50.00% |
| Fresh World Herndon | 1 | $19,136 | 50.00% |
| Collaborative Testing Services Inc | 1 | $70,013 | 50.00% |
| Best Painting Services Llc | 1 | $46,717 | 50.00% |
| Happy Foot Llc | 1 | $37,461 | 50.00% |
| Integrated Financial Analysts Ltd Dba Infina L | 1 | $96,595 | 50.00% |
| Blue Parasol Group | 1 | $138,341 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation And Security Services | 2 | $82,014 | 66.67% |
| Promoters Of Performing Arts Sports And Similar Events | 2 | $34,362 | 66.67% |
| Automotive Mechanical And Electrical Repair And Maintenance | 2 | $58,864 | 66.67% |
| Other Poultry Production | 2 | $63,184 | 66.67% |
| Office Supplies Except Paper Manufacturing | 2 | $122,481 | 66.67% |
| Materials Recovery Facilities | 2 | $55,796 | 66.67% |
| Other Vegetable Except Potato And Melon Farming | 2 | $68,973 | 66.67% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $94,320 | 66.67% |
| Motion Picture Theaters Except Drive Ins | 2 | $69,805 | 66.67% |
| Iron And Steel Mills And Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 2 | $72,083 | 66.67% |
| 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.