| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 26 | $32,285 | 78.79% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 26 | $62,914 | 78.79% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 25 | $33,214 | 78.13% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 25 | $41,190 | 80.65% |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 25 | $54,043 | 83.33% |
| Astronomers | 25 | $69,021 | 86.21% |
| Biostatisticians | 25 | $82,322 | 86.21% |
| Music Directors and Composers | 24 | $39,050 | 82.76% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 24 | $37,337 | 82.76% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 23 | $51,705 | 82.14% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $40,181 | 33.33% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 7 | $109,393 | 33.33% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 7 | $17,814 | 33.33% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 7 | $19,751 | 33.33% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 7 | $61,629 | 35.00% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $44,023 | 35.00% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $36,280 | 30.00% |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | 6 | $40,137 | 30.00% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 6 | $117,274 | 30.00% |
| Health Educators | 6 | $46,155 | 30.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deque Systems Inc | 9 | $88,307 | 90.00% |
| Institute For Advanced Learning Research | 9 | $50,472 | 90.00% |
| California University Of Management Sciences | 9 | $51,041 | 90.00% |
| Printpack Inc | 9 | $66,033 | 90.00% |
| Cb Fleet Company Inc | 9 | $56,412 | 90.00% |
| Marymount University | 9 | $54,383 | 90.00% |
| Aga Service Company | 9 | $57,835 | 90.00% |
| Charles City County Public Schools | 9 | $43,776 | 90.00% |
| Northern Virginia Community College | 9 | $49,747 | 90.00% |
| Dynamic Infosys Inc | 9 | $58,275 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jovanovich Inc Dba Dejan Studio Jewelry | 1 | $49,650 | 50.00% |
| East Wind Restaurant Corp | 1 | $50,232 | 50.00% |
| Strategic Education Inc | 1 | $97,406 | 50.00% |
| Cooley Llp | 1 | $101,878 | 50.00% |
| Dsr Construction Llc | 1 | $36,109 | 50.00% |
| Atec Usa Inc | 1 | $66,477 | 50.00% |
| Ball Rock Inc Dba Princeton Builders | 1 | $106,558 | 50.00% |
| Spidersmart Learning Center | 1 | $23,566 | 50.00% |
| Bombach | 1 | $24,981 | 50.00% |
| Td Bank Na | 1 | $63,981 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Help Services | 370 | $85,697 | 88.73% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 347 | $79,754 | 92.78% |
| Computer And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software Merchant Wholesalers | 340 | $95,756 | 92.39% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 326 | $93,896 | 89.32% |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 321 | $78,393 | 91.98% |
| Other Accounting Services | 310 | $78,300 | 89.34% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 295 | $74,826 | 85.26% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 291 | $73,544 | 88.72% |
| Professional Organizations | 277 | $92,964 | 86.02% |
| Credit Unions | 259 | $111,812 | 85.20% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 6 | $27,678 | 100.00% |
| Soybean Farming | 5 | $27,793 | 100.00% |
| Wineries | 5 | $34,832 | 100.00% |
| Aquaculture | 4 | $28,460 | 100.00% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 4 | $27,903 | 100.00% |
| Finfish Farming And Fish Hatcheries | 3 | $26,395 | 100.00% |
| Animal Production And Aquaculture | 3 | $30,493 | 100.00% |
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 3 | $26,881 | 100.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 3 | $29,273 | 100.00% |
| Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 3 | $29,973 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Unions | 30 | $103,491 | 17.96% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 28 | $64,470 | 18.54% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 26 | $96,858 | 17.22% |
| Business Associations | 25 | $90,700 | 17.01% |
| Food Service Contractors | 24 | $81,388 | 17.65% |
| Structural Steel And Precast Concrete Contractors | 24 | $37,016 | 18.05% |
| Automotive Mechanical And Electrical Repair And Maintenance | 23 | $41,121 | 17.83% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 23 | $26,177 | 17.83% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 22 | $83,316 | 18.03% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 22 | $45,815 | 18.64% |
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.