| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk Management Specialists | 48 | $81,917 | 85.71% |
| Clergy | 47 | $31,974 | 85.45% |
| Materials Scientists | 47 | $62,600 | 85.45% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 46 | $67,516 | 85.19% |
| Managers, All Other | 44 | $103,498 | 83.02% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 44 | $59,713 | 83.02% |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 44 | $46,594 | 83.02% |
| Auditors | 43 | $62,561 | 82.69% |
| Lodging Managers | 43 | $47,400 | 84.31% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 43 | $45,254 | 84.31% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 10 | $22,645 | 38.46% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 10 | $25,216 | 38.46% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 10 | $32,281 | 40.00% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 10 | $47,364 | 40.00% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $43,355 | 40.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 10 | $38,530 | 40.00% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 9 | $61,517 | 36.00% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 9 | $59,437 | 36.00% |
| Psychiatrists | 9 | $108,001 | 36.00% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $43,009 | 37.50% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliable Software Resources Inc | 120 | $62,640 | 90.91% |
| Hcentive Inc | 119 | $87,011 | 90.15% |
| Techorbit Inc | 119 | $63,943 | 90.15% |
| Randstad Technologies Lp | 118 | $80,500 | 89.39% |
| Creative Information Technology Inc | 117 | $76,661 | 89.31% |
| Maxary Llc | 117 | $82,392 | 89.31% |
| Techstar Solutions Inc | 117 | $80,893 | 90.00% |
| Carfax Inc | 117 | $96,954 | 90.00% |
| Clutchpoint Llc | 116 | $68,646 | 89.23% |
| Drivestream Inc | 116 | $91,932 | 89.23% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Farm Inc | 2 | $20,332 | 100.00% |
| Banks Farm Inc Banks Charlie Ray | 2 | $20,176 | 100.00% |
| Shreckhise Brothers Inc | 2 | $31,169 | 100.00% |
| Alfonso Barajas | 2 | $25,917 | 100.00% |
| Amys Garden | 2 | $18,294 | 100.00% |
| Marcos Produce | 2 | $31,949 | 100.00% |
| Flo Ag Llc | 2 | $26,520 | 100.00% |
| Sjb Farms Inc | 2 | $31,949 | 100.00% |
| Ramiiisol Vineyards Llc | 2 | $31,169 | 100.00% |
| Painter Farms | 2 | $23,067 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Inc | 12 | $101,415 | 35.29% |
| Altruista Health Inc | 12 | $111,148 | 35.29% |
| Bechtel Global Corporation | 12 | $107,156 | 35.29% |
| Itdr Inc | 12 | $119,928 | 35.29% |
| Invexer Technology Inc | 12 | $73,911 | 36.36% |
| Mprsoft Inc | 12 | $124,317 | 36.36% |
| Apptium Technologies Llc | 12 | $114,698 | 36.36% |
| Rsa Security Llc | 12 | $103,211 | 36.36% |
| Uv Technology Solutions Inc | 12 | $122,852 | 36.36% |
| Altek Inc | 12 | $116,242 | 36.36% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Design Services | 72 | $77,821 | 84.71% |
| Residential Building Construction | 72 | $65,080 | 84.71% |
| Sports And Recreation Instruction | 71 | $40,350 | 84.52% |
| Veterinary Services | 71 | $95,546 | 85.54% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 69 | $63,022 | 83.13% |
| Other Legal Services | 69 | $65,196 | 84.15% |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | 69 | $89,364 | 84.15% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 68 | $131,526 | 82.93% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 68 | $63,174 | 85.00% |
| Media Representatives | 67 | $96,301 | 84.81% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 27 | $77,309 | 90.00% |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 27 | $97,873 | 90.00% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 27 | $102,545 | 93.10% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 26 | $96,858 | 92.86% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 26 | $68,659 | 96.30% |
| Business Associations | 25 | $90,700 | 92.59% |
| Legal Services | 24 | $65,012 | 88.89% |
| Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | 24 | $99,300 | 88.89% |
| Food Service Contractors | 24 | $81,388 | 92.31% |
| Structural Steel And Precast Concrete Contractors | 24 | $37,016 | 92.31% |
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.