| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190,628 | 89.59% | $83,459 | H-1B |
| 18,777 | 8.82% | $93,811 | PERM |
| 1,727 | 0.81% | $26,077 | H-2A |
| 1,642 | 0.77% | $98,369 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Virginia has seen a total of 212,774 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Virginia is the H-1B visa with 190,628 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.59% of Virginia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 18,777 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 8.82% of Virginia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 56 | $33,548 | 86.15% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 55 | $49,531 | 84.62% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 55 | $40,973 | 84.62% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 55 | $51,139 | 85.94% |
| Purchasing Managers | 54 | $109,511 | 87.10% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 53 | $62,157 | 86.89% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 50 | $48,489 | 83.33% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 50 | $44,843 | 83.33% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 49 | $62,527 | 81.67% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 49 | $65,662 | 85.96% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver/Sales Workers | 11 | $19,807 | 39.29% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 11 | $34,772 | 39.29% |
| Budget Analysts | 11 | $81,342 | 39.29% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 11 | $44,301 | 39.29% |
| Veterinarians | 11 | $77,774 | 40.74% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 11 | $45,860 | 40.74% |
| Food Service Managers | 11 | $64,414 | 42.31% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 11 | $42,131 | 42.31% |
| Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | 10 | $33,904 | 38.46% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 10 | $32,281 | 38.46% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,975 | $114,644 | 44.94% |
| China | 784 | $84,332 | 50.32% |
| South Korea | 407 | $49,024 | 26.95% |
| El Salvador | 350 | $253,847 | 45.34% |
| Mexico | 333 | $42,762 | 46.12% |
| Nepal | 254 | $77,322 | 42.76% |
| Pakistan | 231 | $67,767 | 40.46% |
| Philippines | 227 | $50,731 | 42.75% |
| Canada | 169 | $96,739 | 43.00% |
| Brazil | 114 | $62,033 | 36.77% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulab Inc | 167 | $57,755 | 91.76% |
| 3i Infotech Inc | 163 | $71,836 | 91.57% |
| Xceltech Inc | 162 | $64,736 | 91.53% |
| Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc | 161 | $78,493 | 90.96% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | 161 | $132,367 | 91.48% |
| 22nd Century Technologies Inc | 160 | $79,821 | 90.91% |
| Uniplus Consultants Inc | 159 | $91,403 | 90.34% |
| Teleworld Solutions Inc | 159 | $85,368 | 91.38% |
| Adp Technology Services Inc | 158 | $90,926 | 90.80% |
| Varnar Inc | 158 | $71,186 | 91.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Saucedo Sons Trucking Inc | 3 | $31,401 | 100.00% |
| Longview Orchard Llc | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| C B Farms | 3 | $21,453 | 100.00% |
| Stone Tower Winery Llc | 3 | $27,428 | 100.00% |
| Lights Farms Inc | 3 | $21,313 | 100.00% |
| Beechland Farms Ii Partners | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Nelson Pleitez | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Glass House Winery Llc | 3 | $18,752 | 100.00% |
| Nokomis Farms | 3 | $22,402 | 100.00% |
| Sion House Farm Llc | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sp Global Market Intelligence Inc | 17 | $110,235 | 36.96% |
| Va Department Of Transportation | 17 | $74,371 | 36.96% |
| Accentuate It Solutions Llc | 17 | $104,577 | 36.96% |
| Ciphernine Inc | 17 | $114,600 | 36.96% |
| Granules Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 17 | $83,600 | 36.96% |
| Aetna Resources Llc | 17 | $120,937 | 36.96% |
| Chris Lawn Care Inc | 17 | $25,577 | 37.78% |
| Halvik Corp | 16 | $110,925 | 35.56% |
| Synaptein Solutions Incorporated | 16 | $108,651 | 35.56% |
| Netlogic Solutions Inc | 16 | $106,479 | 35.56% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Credit | 66 | $115,777 | 84.62% |
| Medical Laboratories | 65 | $83,894 | 84.42% |
| Landscape Architectural Services | 65 | $52,291 | 86.67% |
| Employment Services | 63 | $73,107 | 84.00% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 62 | $74,144 | 88.57% |
| Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers | 59 | $55,959 | 85.51% |
| Full Service Restaurants | 58 | $60,572 | 93.55% |
| Dental Laboratories | 58 | $58,250 | 93.55% |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | 57 | $77,183 | 93.44% |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 54 | $102,326 | 90.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Legal Services | 23 | $80,321 | 92.00% |
| Greenhouse Nursery And Floriculture Production | 23 | $45,106 | 92.00% |
| Automotive Mechanical And Electrical Repair And Maintenance | 23 | $41,121 | 95.83% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 23 | $45,923 | 95.83% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 23 | $82,431 | 95.83% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences | 22 | $87,621 | 91.67% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 22 | $85,642 | 95.65% |
| Finish Carpentry Contractors | 22 | $42,419 | 95.65% |
| Offices Of Physical Occupational And Speech Therapists And Audiologists | 22 | $71,180 | 95.65% |
| Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | 22 | $105,040 | 95.65% |
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 $83,459. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.