| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | 31 | $72,933 | 86.11% |
| Astronomers | 30 | $71,296 | 85.71% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 30 | $45,821 | 85.71% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 30 | $45,342 | 85.71% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 28 | $34,999 | 82.35% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 27 | $65,788 | 81.82% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 27 | $42,844 | 81.82% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 26 | $32,285 | 81.25% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 26 | $62,914 | 81.25% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 26 | $53,462 | 83.87% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $43,490 | 31.82% |
| Actuaries | 7 | $101,861 | 31.82% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 7 | $60,302 | 31.82% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $33,874 | 31.82% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 7 | $109,393 | 31.82% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $44,023 | 31.82% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 7 | $60,706 | 33.33% |
| Survey Researchers | 7 | $52,443 | 33.33% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 7 | $47,635 | 33.33% |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 7 | $58,617 | 33.33% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twc Administration Llc | 9 | $95,231 | 90.00% |
| Metahorizon Inc | 9 | $78,739 | 90.00% |
| Vensai Technologies Inc | 9 | $73,332 | 90.00% |
| Vena Portae Inc | 9 | $68,254 | 90.00% |
| Intact Technology Inc | 9 | $90,512 | 90.00% |
| Xo Communications Services Llc | 9 | $84,358 | 90.00% |
| Nextgen Global Resources Llc | 9 | $98,737 | 90.00% |
| Technogen Inc Formerly Syscom Technologies Inc | 9 | $76,763 | 90.00% |
| International Justice Mission | 9 | $74,891 | 90.00% |
| Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc | 9 | $74,913 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaimaker Llc Ta My Thai Place | 1 | $21,445 | 50.00% |
| Structural Systems Solutions | 1 | $64,501 | 50.00% |
| The Perfect Pita Inc | 1 | $39,666 | 50.00% |
| Soto Morales Corporation | 1 | $18,970 | 50.00% |
| National Datacare Corporation | 1 | $109,700 | 50.00% |
| Lv Electric Llc | 1 | $51,771 | 50.00% |
| Hoffmasters Marina Inc | 1 | $40,082 | 50.00% |
| Tramonto Ristorante Llc | 1 | $21,757 | 50.00% |
| Clover Contracting Llc | 1 | $73,278 | 50.00% |
| Keswick Hunt Club Incorporated | 1 | $44,699 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health And Welfare Funds | 27 | $115,180 | 90.00% |
| Rendering And Meat Byproduct Processing | 26 | $75,387 | 86.67% |
| Airport Operations | 26 | $137,369 | 86.67% |
| Medical And Diagnostic Laboratories | 26 | $70,607 | 89.66% |
| Blood And Organ Banks | 26 | $82,435 | 89.66% |
| Child And Youth Services | 25 | $74,742 | 86.21% |
| Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers | 25 | $83,939 | 86.21% |
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 25 | $83,244 | 86.21% |
| Other Schools And Instruction | 25 | $67,488 | 86.21% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 24 | $71,077 | 82.76% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Miscellaneous Schools And Instruction | 12 | $51,364 | 92.31% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 12 | $83,612 | 92.31% |
| Horses And Other Equine Production | 11 | $34,336 | 84.62% |
| Construction Machinery Manufacturing | 11 | $84,057 | 84.62% |
| Electric Power Transmission Control And Distribution | 11 | $93,212 | 91.67% |
| Computer Training | 11 | $102,828 | 91.67% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 11 | $69,400 | 91.67% |
| Other Personal Care Services | 11 | $48,993 | 91.67% |
| Outpatient Mental Health And Substance Abuse Centers | 11 | $52,844 | 91.67% |
| Nonresidential Property Managers | 11 | $80,859 | 91.67% |
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.