| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Engineers | 48 | $78,457 | 82.76% |
| Purchasing Managers | 47 | $105,057 | 82.46% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 46 | $67,516 | 80.70% |
| Materials Scientists | 46 | $62,133 | 85.19% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 46 | $44,107 | 86.79% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 46 | $39,774 | 90.20% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 46 | $63,924 | 90.20% |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 45 | $71,874 | 88.24% |
| Human Resources Managers | 45 | $105,124 | 90.00% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 44 | $45,927 | 88.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 11 | $42,131 | 40.74% |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 11 | $19,807 | 40.74% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 11 | $34,772 | 42.31% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 10 | $32,281 | 38.46% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 10 | $47,364 | 38.46% |
| Graphic Designers | 10 | $55,237 | 38.46% |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 10 | $18,063 | 38.46% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 10 | $38,530 | 40.00% |
| Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | 10 | $33,904 | 40.00% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 10 | $22,645 | 40.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micron Technology Inc | 771 | $83,610 | 84.63% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 750 | $46,546 | 84.84% |
| Ibm India Private Limited | 718 | $70,365 | 83.88% |
| Compunnel Software Group Inc | 670 | $90,019 | 83.96% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co | 654 | $93,066 | 89.22% |
| Hcl America Inc | 647 | $84,896 | 93.36% |
| Deloitte Touche Llp | 630 | $75,483 | 92.51% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corporation | 613 | $70,953 | 92.88% |
| Comscore Inc | 591 | $78,665 | 91.91% |
| Hadiamondstar Software Solutions Llc | 557 | $64,721 | 90.13% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perficient Inc | 72 | $83,324 | 44.72% |
| Realsoft Technologies Llc | 72 | $88,431 | 45.28% |
| Atlas Wireless And Telecommunications Inc | 71 | $121,600 | 45.51% |
| Amazon Development Center Us Inc | 64 | $97,233 | 41.29% |
| Kpmg Llp | 63 | $95,264 | 41.72% |
| Apogee Medical Group Virginia Pc | 60 | $131,761 | 40.00% |
| Amazon Data Services Inc | 58 | $101,674 | 38.93% |
| Juniper Networks Us Inc | 58 | $100,325 | 39.73% |
| Sriven Technologies Llc | 57 | $107,176 | 41.30% |
| Supreme Tech Solutions Llc | 57 | $90,363 | 41.30% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Service Restaurants | 46 | $57,280 | 86.79% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 46 | $80,614 | 90.20% |
| Child Care Services | 45 | $31,499 | 91.84% |
| Hog And Pig Farming | 44 | $36,824 | 89.80% |
| Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 41 | $88,913 | 85.42% |
| International Affairs | 41 | $73,992 | 89.13% |
| Other Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 39 | $86,200 | 86.67% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 39 | $49,358 | 88.64% |
| Credit Bureaus | 39 | $120,410 | 88.64% |
| Tax Preparation Services | 38 | $64,388 | 86.36% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery And Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $55,937 | 18.18% |
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 4 | $79,888 | 18.18% |
| Automobile And Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $65,853 | 18.18% |
| General Warehousing And Storage | 4 | $87,230 | 19.05% |
| Advertising Public Relations And Related Services | 4 | $85,015 | 19.05% |
| All Other Transit And Ground Passenger Transportation | 4 | $28,631 | 19.05% |
| Household And Institutional Furniture And Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing | 4 | $52,286 | 19.05% |
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $78,640 | 19.05% |
| Other Foundation Structure And Building Exterior Contractors | 4 | $45,235 | 19.05% |
| Flower Nursery Stock And Florists Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $65,941 | 19.05% |
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.