| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 23 | $45,928 | 82.14% |
| Conservation Scientists | 23 | $69,696 | 82.14% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 22 | $37,239 | 81.48% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 22 | $52,722 | 81.48% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 22 | $47,837 | 81.48% |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 22 | $59,412 | 81.48% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 22 | $61,467 | 84.62% |
| Political Scientists | 22 | $77,295 | 84.62% |
| Editors | 21 | $50,212 | 84.00% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 21 | $56,514 | 84.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 6 | $49,244 | 30.00% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 6 | $117,274 | 31.58% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $36,280 | 31.58% |
| Teacher Assistants | 6 | $23,780 | 31.58% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 6 | $18,360 | 31.58% |
| Surgeons | 6 | $120,914 | 31.58% |
| Roofers | 6 | $44,384 | 31.58% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 6 | $59,485 | 31.58% |
| Auditors | 5 | $66,144 | 26.32% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 5 | $21,582 | 26.32% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Society For Training And Development | 10 | $66,022 | 83.33% |
| Etek It Services Inc | 10 | $83,495 | 83.33% |
| Portsmouth City Public Schools | 10 | $52,152 | 83.33% |
| Global Financial Enterprises Llc | 10 | $69,911 | 83.33% |
| Rehabilitation Hospital Of Petersburg Inc | 10 | $59,649 | 83.33% |
| Silverxis Inc | 10 | $62,749 | 83.33% |
| Md2 Systems Inc | 10 | $52,079 | 83.33% |
| Emtec Inc | 10 | $57,366 | 83.33% |
| Infolabs Inc | 10 | $54,113 | 83.33% |
| Solutelia Llc | 10 | $76,840 | 83.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purcellville Pharmacy Llc | 1 | $118,997 | 50.00% |
| Saffron Indian Bistro | 1 | $21,923 | 50.00% |
| Haandi Holdings Inc Ta Haandi Indian Cuisine | 1 | $60,424 | 50.00% |
| Lawrence Burlinson Pedrick | 1 | $18,907 | 50.00% |
| Epmpoint Inc | 1 | $90,646 | 50.00% |
| Tessellate Dba Advantasure | 1 | $62,067 | 50.00% |
| Angelos Contracting Inc | 1 | $51,917 | 50.00% |
| Emerge Systems Inc | 1 | $84,469 | 50.00% |
| Roca 1 Llc | 1 | $61,776 | 50.00% |
| Lifecare Veterinary Hospital Pllc | 1 | $64,979 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Single Family Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 17 | $64,558 | 80.95% |
| Motor Vehicle Towing | 17 | $101,727 | 80.95% |
| Business Support Services | 17 | $89,511 | 80.95% |
| Other General Government Support | 17 | $64,204 | 80.95% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 17 | $72,041 | 80.95% |
| Security Systems Services | 17 | $77,086 | 80.95% |
| Administration Of Urban Planning And Community And Rural Development | 17 | $59,449 | 80.95% |
| Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing | 17 | $82,180 | 85.00% |
| Interior Design Services | 17 | $52,609 | 85.00% |
| Software Publishers | 17 | $105,417 | 85.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museums | 1 | $46,093 | 11.11% |
| Jewelry And Silverware Manufacturing | 1 | $27,602 | 11.11% |
| Social Assistance | 1 | $69,243 | 11.11% |
| Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing | 1 | $86,008 | 11.11% |
| Wired And Wireless Telecommunications Carriers Except Satellite | 1 | $58,157 | 11.11% |
| Fluid Milk Manufacturing | 1 | $48,547 | 11.11% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 1 | $110,448 | 11.11% |
| Apparel Manufacturing | 1 | $89,643 | 12.50% |
| Support Activities For Air Transportation | 1 | $80,933 | 12.50% |
| Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | 1 | $98,550 | 12.50% |
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.