| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 42 | $43,193 | 84.00% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 41 | $70,568 | 83.67% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 40 | $110,895 | 81.63% |
| Interior Designers | 39 | $47,586 | 79.59% |
| Microbiologists | 39 | $48,215 | 81.25% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 38 | $61,658 | 79.17% |
| Validation Engineers | 38 | $77,013 | 79.17% |
| Health Educators | 37 | $53,001 | 78.72% |
| Geographers | 37 | $58,985 | 78.72% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 37 | $93,668 | 82.22% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | 9 | $59,437 | 37.50% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 9 | $43,248 | 37.50% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 8 | $30,891 | 33.33% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 8 | $63,196 | 33.33% |
| Interior Designers | 8 | $37,453 | 33.33% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 8 | $59,852 | 33.33% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 8 | $80,081 | 33.33% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 8 | $49,588 | 33.33% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 8 | $63,885 | 34.78% |
| Epidemiologists | 8 | $62,484 | 34.78% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amdocs Inc | 218 | $98,591 | 89.34% |
| Airline Tariff Publishing Company Atpco | 216 | $110,091 | 90.38% |
| Visa Technology Operations Llc | 214 | $112,457 | 89.54% |
| Apptad Inc | 210 | $84,157 | 89.36% |
| Gssr Inc | 208 | $82,181 | 88.51% |
| Vt Idirect Inc | 204 | $86,486 | 88.31% |
| Bell Info Solutions Llc | 204 | $70,037 | 88.70% |
| Neustar Inc | 204 | $98,624 | 89.08% |
| Ajace Inc | 202 | $82,899 | 88.60% |
| Appian Corporation | 199 | $106,367 | 87.67% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders Bros Inc | 5 | $31,092 | 100.00% |
| Mountain View Farms Of Va Lc | 5 | $28,617 | 100.00% |
| Ballard Fish Oyster Co Llc | 5 | $35,892 | 100.00% |
| Slater Run Vineyards Llc | 5 | $29,037 | 100.00% |
| Bennetts Creek Wholesale Nursery Inc | 5 | $37,457 | 100.00% |
| Crimson Lane Farm Llc | 5 | $26,295 | 100.00% |
| Rp7 Enterprise Llc | 5 | $29,582 | 100.00% |
| Normas Produce | 5 | $30,717 | 100.00% |
| Reyes Nature Greens Llc | 5 | $26,241 | 100.00% |
| Stinson Vineyards Llc | 5 | $29,212 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vcu Health System | 24 | $80,259 | 36.36% |
| Liberty University Inc | 23 | $56,986 | 34.85% |
| Blue Canopy Group Llc | 23 | $95,834 | 34.85% |
| United Software Solutions Inc | 23 | $124,557 | 35.38% |
| Texperts Inc | 23 | $90,251 | 35.38% |
| Rery Llc Dba Affordable Lawn Sprinklers | 23 | $29,054 | 35.94% |
| Drivestream | 22 | $106,552 | 34.92% |
| Target Labs Inc | 22 | $88,111 | 34.92% |
| Ekin Solutions Inc | 22 | $116,568 | 34.92% |
| Lidl Us Llc | 22 | $114,822 | 36.07% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 44 | $74,902 | 84.62% |
| Hog And Pig Farming | 44 | $36,824 | 84.62% |
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 43 | $56,884 | 86.00% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 43 | $86,426 | 89.58% |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 42 | $71,382 | 87.50% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 41 | $67,604 | 87.23% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 41 | $78,901 | 87.23% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 40 | $49,186 | 86.96% |
| Tax Preparation Services | 40 | $64,867 | 86.96% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 40 | $85,256 | 86.96% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 20 | $69,629 | 95.24% |
| Landscape Architectural Services | 20 | $40,307 | 95.24% |
| Caterers | 19 | $39,084 | 90.48% |
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 19 | $79,610 | 90.48% |
| Mobile Food Services | 19 | $20,113 | 90.48% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 19 | $83,216 | 90.48% |
| Water And Sewer Line And Related Structures Construction | 19 | $51,057 | 95.00% |
| Veterinary Services | 19 | $79,335 | 95.00% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 19 | $102,178 | 95.00% |
| Bread And Bakery Product Manufacturing | 19 | $33,578 | 100.00% |
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.