| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spi Management Services Llc | 8 | $81,484 | 88.89% |
| Vlink Inc | 8 | $80,985 | 88.89% |
| Idirect Inc | 8 | $76,214 | 88.89% |
| Giesecke Devrient America Inc | 8 | $85,163 | 88.89% |
| Aktra Inc | 8 | $81,913 | 88.89% |
| Ptc Inc | 8 | $84,994 | 88.89% |
| Nextsource Inc | 8 | $82,326 | 88.89% |
| Inrika Inc | 8 | $89,300 | 88.89% |
| Gannett Spinco Inc | 8 | $94,172 | 88.89% |
| Nokia Siemens Networks Us Llc | 8 | $88,270 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Japanese Restaurant Llc Dba Akira Sushi Bistro | 1 | $24,086 | 50.00% |
| Ampel Llc | 1 | $61,194 | 50.00% |
| Emg Acquisition Llc | 1 | $80,517 | 50.00% |
| Mccann Yan Holdings Inc | 1 | $86,965 | 50.00% |
| Indus Partners Limited | 1 | $77,002 | 50.00% |
| Tessa Construction Technology Company Llc | 1 | $65,915 | 50.00% |
| Song Sushi Llc Ta Katana Sushi | 1 | $19,344 | 50.00% |
| Matthews Carter Boyce Pc | 1 | $60,965 | 50.00% |
| Inspiratus Llc Dba Eupepsia Wellness Center | 1 | $96,325 | 50.00% |
| Frank Albino | 1 | $25,210 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 25 | $83,244 | 86.21% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 25 | $63,117 | 86.21% |
| Drugs And Druggists Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 25 | $84,347 | 89.29% |
| Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Long Distance | 25 | $100,031 | 89.29% |
| Rendering And Meat Byproduct Processing | 25 | $75,115 | 89.29% |
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 25 | $96,456 | 89.29% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 24 | $93,873 | 85.71% |
| Pension Funds | 24 | $96,066 | 85.71% |
| Offices Of Real Estate Agents And Brokers | 24 | $55,398 | 85.71% |
| Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers | 23 | $83,571 | 85.19% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance | 2 | $42,453 | 15.38% |
| Seafood Product Preparation And Packaging | 2 | $35,329 | 15.38% |
| All Other Support Services | 2 | $82,139 | 15.38% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $135,034 | 15.38% |
| Agents And Managers For Artists Athletes Entertainers And Other Public Figures | 2 | $101,838 | 15.38% |
| Professional Employer Organizations | 2 | $145,091 | 15.38% |
| Other Personal Services | 2 | $52,156 | 15.38% |
| Meat Processed From Carcasses | 2 | $46,894 | 15.38% |
| Direct Life Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 2 | $137,051 | 16.67% |
| Waste Collection | 2 | $21,320 | 16.67% |
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 $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.