| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symantec Corporation | 79 | $88,433 | 89.77% |
| Liberty University Inc | 79 | $48,829 | 89.77% |
| Impetus Technologies Inc | 79 | $98,173 | 89.77% |
| Populus Group Llc | 79 | $101,339 | 89.77% |
| Capricorn Systems Inc | 78 | $83,166 | 88.64% |
| Pioneer Consulting Services Llc | 77 | $93,408 | 87.50% |
| Info Labs Inc | 77 | $71,724 | 88.51% |
| Collabralink Technologies Inc | 77 | $88,749 | 88.51% |
| Novo Proso Inc | 77 | $75,436 | 88.51% |
| Riskspan Inc | 77 | $79,378 | 89.53% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vr24 | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Waverly Farm And Garden Llc | 1 | $22,932 | 100.00% |
| Hanovertown Farm Llc | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vu24 | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Green Planters Garden Center Inc | 1 | $15,080 | 100.00% |
| Hh Farm | 1 | $19,947 | 100.00% |
| E Berry Harvest Company Llc Lipman Va | 1 | $31,429 | 100.00% |
| Heath Landscaping Inc | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Wallace Sr Spencer B | 1 | $21,466 | 100.00% |
| Blenheim Vineyards Llc Et Al | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always Best Care Of Arlington | 7 | $21,362 | 31.82% |
| Docasap Inc | 7 | $104,912 | 31.82% |
| Aclara Smart Grid Solutions Llc | 7 | $105,245 | 31.82% |
| Perfect Sense Inc | 7 | $127,280 | 31.82% |
| Db Usa Core Corporation | 7 | $115,531 | 31.82% |
| General Electric Company | 7 | $111,854 | 31.82% |
| Comtrix Solutions Inc | 7 | $78,101 | 31.82% |
| Gnrsystems Inc | 7 | $112,911 | 31.82% |
| Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Fredericksburg | 7 | $194,085 | 31.82% |
| Slalom Llc | 7 | $133,777 | 31.82% |
| 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.