| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentagon Federal Credit Union | 80 | $112,856 | 88.89% |
| Advance Auto Business Support Llc | 80 | $82,912 | 88.89% |
| Nexius Insight Inc | 80 | $76,954 | 88.89% |
| Inovant Llc | 80 | $97,847 | 88.89% |
| Multivision Llc | 80 | $96,846 | 88.89% |
| Arktek It Solutions Llc | 80 | $80,494 | 89.89% |
| Quality Software Services Inc | 79 | $82,810 | 88.76% |
| Lucid Technologies Inc | 79 | $67,045 | 89.77% |
| Experis Us Inc | 79 | $74,982 | 89.77% |
| Moxie It Solutions Inc | 79 | $76,231 | 89.77% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushwhackers Inc | 1 | $19,947 | 100.00% |
| Belvedere Plantation | 1 | $17,618 | 100.00% |
| Ren Hill Farms Llc | 1 | $20,530 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vu22 | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| Renwood Farm Inc | 1 | $31,013 | 100.00% |
| Old Tavern Farm Llc | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Herbert R Ramsey | 1 | $19,947 | 100.00% |
| Mitchell Alan | 1 | $20,530 | 100.00% |
| Rok Mt Farm Llc | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| E Berry Harvest Company Llc | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Granite Llc | 7 | $54,927 | 30.43% |
| Sunset Pool Inc | 7 | $57,616 | 30.43% |
| Elephant Insurance | 7 | $95,055 | 30.43% |
| Total Cleaners Inc | 7 | $33,592 | 31.82% |
| Bon Secours Richmond Health System | 7 | $99,653 | 31.82% |
| Obxtek Inc | 7 | $122,978 | 31.82% |
| P V Coporation | 7 | $21,525 | 31.82% |
| Breeze Bakery Cafe Inc | 7 | $38,958 | 31.82% |
| Virginia Accounting Services Inc | 7 | $33,577 | 31.82% |
| Dae Won Construction Co Inc | 7 | $37,990 | 31.82% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities And Commodity Exchanges | 110 | $85,311 | 86.61% |
| Business Associations | 106 | $79,775 | 84.13% |
| Advertising Agencies | 102 | $84,913 | 85.00% |
| Other Activities Related To Real Estate | 101 | $80,660 | 84.87% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | 99 | $112,447 | 83.90% |
| Consumer Lending | 95 | $98,468 | 88.79% |
| Used Car Dealers | 93 | $105,708 | 87.74% |
| All Other Insurance Related Activities | 90 | $121,903 | 84.91% |
| Travel Agencies | 89 | $61,358 | 86.41% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 89 | $69,585 | 87.25% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting And Wall Covering Contractors | 42 | $39,810 | 91.30% |
| Poured Concrete Foundation And Structure Contractors | 42 | $45,222 | 95.45% |
| Office Administrative Services | 41 | $71,044 | 95.35% |
| Restaurants And Other Eating Places | 40 | $31,372 | 95.24% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 40 | $89,950 | 95.24% |
| Mortgage And Nonmortgage Loan Brokers | 40 | $75,151 | 97.56% |
| Used Car Dealers | 40 | $66,318 | 100.00% |
| Power Distribution And Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | 40 | $77,955 | 100.00% |
| Drywall And Insulation Contractors | 40 | $46,593 | 100.00% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 40 | $95,104 | 100.00% |
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.