| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Solutions Inc | 139 | $66,283 | 90.26% |
| Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc | 137 | $102,139 | 89.54% |
| Natsoft Corporation | 136 | $85,269 | 88.89% |
| Erp Analysts Inc | 136 | $91,179 | 88.89% |
| Karsun Solutions Llc | 135 | $103,625 | 88.24% |
| Apogee Medical Group Virginia Pc | 135 | $123,232 | 89.40% |
| Lancesoft Inc | 133 | $68,256 | 88.67% |
| Itech Us Inc | 133 | $86,828 | 89.86% |
| Ssa Tech Inc | 131 | $91,476 | 89.12% |
| Btree Solutions Inc | 131 | $82,170 | 89.12% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowspring Turf Llc | 2 | $18,004 | 100.00% |
| Spring Hollow Farms Llc | 2 | $30,233 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Va28 | 2 | $31,949 | 100.00% |
| Jack Pot 777 Farms Llc | 2 | $32,042 | 100.00% |
| Garners Produce | 2 | $19,354 | 100.00% |
| R Hart Hudson Farms | 2 | $19,469 | 100.00% |
| Dixon Land Management Llc | 2 | $31,013 | 100.00% |
| Carranza Farming Llc | 2 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Tidewater Mulch And Material Inc | 2 | $22,870 | 100.00% |
| Ashton Creek Vineyard Llc | 2 | $31,949 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fonteva Inc | 14 | $104,572 | 36.84% |
| Mungkorn Thong Inc | 14 | $17,769 | 36.84% |
| Leidos | 14 | $96,494 | 36.84% |
| Sevatec Inc | 14 | $130,713 | 36.84% |
| Molina Technologies Llc | 14 | $127,673 | 36.84% |
| Cloud Bc Labs Inc | 14 | $151,430 | 36.84% |
| Leesburg Life Care Llc Dba Heritage Hall Leesburg | 14 | $30,659 | 37.84% |
| Tm Ge Automation Systems International Llc | 13 | $67,781 | 35.14% |
| Softcom Inc | 13 | $111,115 | 35.14% |
| Virginia University Of Oriental Medicine | 13 | $49,899 | 35.14% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Services To Buildings And Dwellings | 81 | $65,891 | 88.04% |
| Medicinal And Botanical Manufacturing | 79 | $77,782 | 85.87% |
| Electric Power Transmission Control And Distribution | 79 | $107,204 | 86.81% |
| Mortgage And Nonmortgage Loan Brokers | 77 | $74,264 | 85.56% |
| Nursing Care Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities | 77 | $74,088 | 85.56% |
| Electric Power Distribution | 76 | $90,077 | 84.44% |
| All Other Legal Services | 75 | $64,736 | 84.27% |
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 75 | $93,646 | 84.27% |
| Computer Training | 73 | $69,766 | 83.91% |
| Legal Services | 72 | $63,116 | 83.72% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Agencies | 34 | $93,622 | 97.14% |
| Travel Agencies | 33 | $71,167 | 94.29% |
| Cut Stone And Stone Product Manufacturing | 33 | $57,813 | 94.29% |
| Drycleaning And Laundry Services | 32 | $46,435 | 94.12% |
| Other Services Related To Advertising | 31 | $98,129 | 93.94% |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 31 | $48,190 | 93.94% |
| Flooring Contractors | 30 | $48,218 | 93.75% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 30 | $64,223 | 96.77% |
| Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 28 | $111,750 | 90.32% |
| Solid Waste Collection | 27 | $32,847 | 90.00% |
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.