| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synechron Inc | 507 | $88,675 | 92.35% |
| System Soft Technologies Llc | 464 | $80,413 | 84.67% |
| Asta Crs Inc | 455 | $68,218 | 84.57% |
| Elevance Health Inc | 455 | $112,830 | 86.83% |
| Igate Technologies Inc | 453 | $66,464 | 91.33% |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Llp | 445 | $77,547 | 91.19% |
| I Link Solutions Inc | 435 | $77,599 | 92.55% |
| Vcu Health System Authority | 433 | $64,963 | 93.12% |
| Antra Inc | 427 | $79,526 | 92.03% |
| Syscom Technologies Inc | 427 | $70,203 | 92.83% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomaker Usa Inc | 12 | $28,829 | 100.00% |
| Amy Hicks | 12 | $24,142 | 100.00% |
| Old Church Sod Llc | 11 | $20,019 | 100.00% |
| We Care Labor Services Inc | 11 | $27,547 | 100.00% |
| Chesterfield Berry Farm Inc | 11 | $19,953 | 100.00% |
| Ward Oyster Co | 11 | $23,990 | 100.00% |
| Red Sun Farms Llc | 11 | $23,938 | 100.00% |
| River Ridge Land And Cattle Company Llc | 10 | $27,749 | 100.00% |
| Waynesboro Nurseries Inc | 10 | $26,878 | 100.00% |
| Bryant Orchards Inc | 10 | $28,425 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Technology Inc | 46 | $105,152 | 41.44% |
| Sapot Systems Inc | 46 | $114,777 | 41.44% |
| Protege Llc | 45 | $113,657 | 40.91% |
| Hiva Inc | 45 | $19,926 | 41.28% |
| Pvk Corporation | 43 | $96,140 | 40.19% |
| Enliven Technologies Inc | 42 | $118,394 | 40.38% |
| Dpr Solutions Inc | 42 | $104,727 | 40.38% |
| Karsun Solutions Llc | 41 | $112,877 | 39.81% |
| Sann It Solutions Inc | 41 | $116,360 | 40.20% |
| Oath Holdings Inc | 40 | $102,035 | 39.22% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Driven Handtool Manufacturing | 11 | $86,413 | 84.62% |
| Regulation And Administration Of Communications Electric Gas And Other Utilities | 11 | $103,584 | 91.67% |
| Cement Manufacturing | 11 | $85,866 | 91.67% |
| Portfolio Management And Investment Advice | 11 | $91,109 | 91.67% |
| Investigation And Personal Background Check Services | 11 | $72,526 | 91.67% |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 10 | $89,478 | 83.33% |
| Wholesale Trade Agents And Brokers | 10 | $60,541 | 83.33% |
| Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical And Emergency Centers | 10 | $58,152 | 83.33% |
| Open End Investment Funds | 10 | $109,855 | 83.33% |
| National Security | 10 | $85,278 | 83.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Support Services | 4 | $98,556 | 80.00% |
| Grocery And Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $55,937 | 80.00% |
| Advertising Public Relations And Related Services | 4 | $85,015 | 80.00% |
| Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers | 4 | $103,329 | 80.00% |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 4 | $63,908 | 80.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 4 | $89,576 | 80.00% |
| Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing | 4 | $105,009 | 80.00% |
| Apple Orchards | 4 | $28,330 | 80.00% |
| Scheduled Freight Air Transportation | 4 | $73,039 | 80.00% |
| Dental Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 4 | $44,902 | 80.00% |
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.