| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 6 | $87,287 | 31.58% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 6 | $37,277 | 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% |
| Orthodontists | 5 | $190,149 | 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% |
| Shampooers | 5 | $18,828 | 26.32% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Science Associates Llc | 180 | $76,097 | 93.26% |
| Concepts Information Technology Inc | 176 | $73,970 | 91.19% |
| Comprobase Inc | 176 | $72,168 | 91.67% |
| Ramsai Software Solutions Inc | 173 | $75,181 | 91.05% |
| Niha Technologies Inc | 172 | $93,271 | 91.01% |
| Ampcus Inc | 171 | $87,176 | 90.48% |
| Acumen Solutions Inc | 169 | $105,663 | 89.89% |
| Oath Holdings Inc | 168 | $115,149 | 90.32% |
| Bdo Usa Llp | 167 | $69,514 | 89.78% |
| Global Technology Associates Llc | 167 | $80,936 | 90.27% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Randolph Sons Llc | 4 | $29,926 | 100.00% |
| Fruit Hill Orchard | 4 | $21,372 | 100.00% |
| Stone Tower Winery | 4 | $30,394 | 100.00% |
| Bonnie Plants Llc | 4 | $28,402 | 100.00% |
| Blue Ridge Mountain Dairy Llc | 4 | $29,401 | 100.00% |
| Blue Valley Vineyard Winery Llc | 4 | $36,140 | 100.00% |
| Laurel Grove Farms Llc | 4 | $23,965 | 100.00% |
| Shepherd Grain Farms Llc | 4 | $29,786 | 100.00% |
| Del Norte Harvesting Llc | 4 | $32,843 | 100.00% |
| Hillcrest Vineyard Winery Llc | 4 | $30,701 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Offices Of Rakesh Mehrotra | 19 | $56,907 | 37.25% |
| Hobsons | 19 | $111,256 | 37.25% |
| Nodal Exchange Llc | 19 | $82,916 | 38.00% |
| American Lawn Brothers Inc | 19 | $23,733 | 38.00% |
| Lussotech Llc | 19 | $98,319 | 38.78% |
| Fair Isaac Corporation | 18 | $97,191 | 36.73% |
| Tekizma Inc | 18 | $108,598 | 37.50% |
| Tekorg Inc | 18 | $125,176 | 37.50% |
| Prime Solutions Inc | 17 | $96,910 | 35.42% |
| The College Board | 17 | $129,848 | 35.42% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Design Services | 72 | $77,821 | 84.71% |
| Residential Building Construction | 72 | $65,080 | 84.71% |
| Sports And Recreation Instruction | 71 | $40,350 | 84.52% |
| Veterinary Services | 71 | $95,546 | 85.54% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 69 | $63,022 | 83.13% |
| Other Legal Services | 69 | $65,196 | 84.15% |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | 69 | $89,364 | 84.15% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 68 | $131,526 | 82.93% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 68 | $63,174 | 85.00% |
| Media Representatives | 67 | $96,301 | 84.81% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 27 | $77,309 | 90.00% |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 27 | $97,873 | 90.00% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 27 | $102,545 | 93.10% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 26 | $96,858 | 92.86% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 26 | $68,659 | 96.30% |
| Business Associations | 25 | $90,700 | 92.59% |
| Legal Services | 24 | $65,012 | 88.89% |
| Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | 24 | $99,300 | 88.89% |
| Food Service Contractors | 24 | $81,388 | 92.31% |
| Structural Steel And Precast Concrete Contractors | 24 | $37,016 | 92.31% |
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.