| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | 20 | $49,606 | 83.33% |
| Athletic Trainers | 20 | $35,878 | 83.33% |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | 20 | $63,449 | 83.33% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 19 | $67,722 | 79.17% |
| Psychologists, All Other | 19 | $57,384 | 79.17% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 19 | $70,836 | 82.61% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 18 | $55,717 | 78.26% |
| Food Service Managers | 18 | $46,966 | 81.82% |
| Sociologists | 18 | $64,018 | 81.82% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $57,476 | 81.82% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | 5 | $59,559 | 26.32% |
| Shampooers | 5 | $18,828 | 26.32% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 5 | $70,474 | 27.78% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 5 | $45,340 | 27.78% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 5 | $32,119 | 27.78% |
| Sewing Machine Operators | 5 | $19,764 | 27.78% |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 5 | $50,386 | 27.78% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 5 | $78,358 | 27.78% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 5 | $21,582 | 27.78% |
| Auditors | 5 | $66,144 | 29.41% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alindus Inc | 23 | $82,897 | 88.46% |
| Svs Technologies Limited | 23 | $84,077 | 88.46% |
| Dxc Technology Services Llc | 23 | $112,423 | 88.46% |
| Apex Technology Group Inc | 23 | $63,349 | 88.46% |
| Hilton Worldwide Inc | 23 | $74,941 | 88.46% |
| Gnr Systems Inc | 23 | $86,174 | 88.46% |
| Management Sciences For Health Inc | 23 | $90,853 | 88.46% |
| Danville Physician Practices Llc | 23 | $147,635 | 88.46% |
| Thirthasoftllc | 23 | $58,197 | 88.46% |
| The Aes Corporation | 23 | $82,914 | 88.46% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Food Group | 2 | $88,733 | 40.00% |
| Hunter Holmes Mcguire Va Medical Center | 2 | $103,564 | 40.00% |
| Cr Software Llc | 2 | $86,539 | 40.00% |
| Apollo Gymnastics | 2 | $19,570 | 40.00% |
| Cantor Colburn Llp | 2 | $138,341 | 40.00% |
| Small Smiles Of Roanokellc | 2 | $73,643 | 40.00% |
| Technisource Inc | 2 | $89,783 | 40.00% |
| Beeren Barry Investments Llc | 2 | $47,767 | 40.00% |
| Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc | 2 | $62,504 | 40.00% |
| Jx2 Llc | 2 | $73,923 | 40.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Justice Public Order And Safety Activities | 1 | $66,830 | 50.00% |
| Wood Container And Pallet Manufacturing | 1 | $72,883 | 50.00% |
| Other Support Activities For Transportation | 1 | $91,042 | 50.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine And Engine Parts Manufacturing | 1 | $48,963 | 50.00% |
| Reupholstery And Furniture Repair | 1 | $58,115 | 50.00% |
| Septic Tank And Related Services | 1 | $105,040 | 50.00% |
| Consumer Electronics And Appliances Rental | 1 | $72,134 | 50.00% |
| Photographic Film Paper Plate Chemical And Copy Toner Manufacturing | 1 | $54,662 | 50.00% |
| Other Community Housing Services | 1 | $61,402 | 50.00% |
| Lessors Of Miniwarehouses And Self Storage Units | 1 | $161,637 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.