| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 23 | $45,928 | 85.19% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 23 | $56,735 | 85.19% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 22 | $37,239 | 81.48% |
| Psychologists, All Other | 22 | $60,541 | 81.48% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 21 | $56,514 | 77.78% |
| Editors | 21 | $50,212 | 77.78% |
| Producers and Directors | 21 | $50,054 | 80.77% |
| Chiropractors | 21 | $62,934 | 80.77% |
| Athletic Trainers | 21 | $35,591 | 80.77% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 21 | $72,345 | 80.77% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeons | 6 | $120,914 | 31.58% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 6 | $49,244 | 31.58% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 6 | $87,287 | 31.58% |
| Health Educators | 6 | $46,155 | 31.58% |
| Roofers | 6 | $44,384 | 31.58% |
| Shampooers | 5 | $18,828 | 26.32% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 5 | $81,074 | 26.32% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 5 | $70,474 | 26.32% |
| Sewing Machine Operators | 5 | $19,764 | 26.32% |
| Credit Analysts | 5 | $74,922 | 26.32% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 4 | $95,129 | 50.00% |
| Nicaragua | 4 | $59,384 | 50.00% |
| Palestinian Territories | 4 | $31,386 | 50.00% |
| Sweden | 4 | $90,575 | 50.00% |
| Austria | 3 | $79,532 | 37.50% |
| Rwanda | 3 | $72,287 | 37.50% |
| Lithuania | 3 | $62,211 | 42.86% |
| Uruguay | 3 | $50,995 | 42.86% |
| Haiti | 3 | $21,161 | 50.00% |
| Kyrgyzstan | 3 | $85,661 | 50.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 5,517 | $92,333 | 92.17% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 3,546 | $92,985 | 98.47% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 2,970 | $86,755 | 96.30% |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc | 2,876 | $88,151 | 95.11% |
| Infosys Limited | 2,526 | $70,290 | 97.79% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 2,512 | $87,230 | 98.66% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 2,322 | $95,244 | 94.16% |
| Wipro Limited | 2,232 | $75,947 | 92.92% |
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 2,150 | $104,429 | 95.85% |
| Ust Global Inc | 1,927 | $66,151 | 95.63% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Agricultural Growers Association Inc | 47 | $29,686 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc | 36 | $25,515 | 100.00% |
| Mt Clifton Fruit Company Llc | 34 | $24,061 | 100.00% |
| Timber Ridge Fruit Farm Llc | 32 | $25,311 | 100.00% |
| West Oaks Farm Llc | 28 | $25,751 | 100.00% |
| Fitzgeralds Orchards | 26 | $25,127 | 100.00% |
| David Mann | 26 | $24,514 | 100.00% |
| Horton Vineyards Inc | 26 | $24,885 | 100.00% |
| Silver Creek Orchards Inc | 24 | $25,667 | 100.00% |
| Springwood Farms Llc | 24 | $24,716 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 1,442 | $84,015 | 100.00% |
| Anthem Inc | 411 | $101,255 | 35.55% |
| Idexcel Inc | 370 | $103,132 | 70.48% |
| Sweet Virginia Care Llc | 266 | $24,378 | 56.96% |
| Rei Systems Inc | 237 | $106,050 | 57.66% |
| Asta Crs Inc | 180 | $103,639 | 46.15% |
| Capital One National Association | 174 | $81,852 | 47.03% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 171 | $114,093 | 46.85% |
| Hadiamondstar Software Solutions Llc | 166 | $112,790 | 55.33% |
| Lancesoft Inc | 163 | $104,301 | 56.60% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 23 | $100,663 | 85.19% |
| Other Building Finishing Contractors | 23 | $54,774 | 85.19% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 22 | $90,608 | 81.48% |
| Professional And Management Development Training | 22 | $70,280 | 84.62% |
| Public Relations Agencies | 22 | $69,100 | 84.62% |
| Activities Related To Real Estate | 22 | $71,468 | 84.62% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 22 | $49,796 | 84.62% |
| Other Similar Organizations Except Business Professional Labor And Political Organizations | 22 | $92,552 | 84.62% |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 21 | $62,891 | 80.77% |
| Urethane And Other Foam Product Except Polystyrene Manufacturing | 21 | $47,452 | 80.77% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Optometrists | 10 | $60,054 | 90.91% |
| Hog And Pig Farming | 10 | $42,842 | 90.91% |
| Residential Property Managers | 10 | $38,765 | 90.91% |
| Sawmills | 10 | $29,871 | 90.91% |
| Turbine And Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 10 | $91,318 | 90.91% |
| Grocery And Convenience Retailers | 10 | $42,430 | 90.91% |
| Glass And Glazing Contractors | 10 | $51,914 | 90.91% |
| Automobile Dealers | 10 | $67,149 | 90.91% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 10 | $56,679 | 90.91% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 10 | $47,291 | 90.91% |
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.