| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levanture Inc | 411 | $64,133 | 89.54% |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 405 | $53,754 | 88.62% |
| Data Concepts Llc | 392 | $71,260 | 85.96% |
| Kpmg Llp | 374 | $78,394 | 82.74% |
| Old Dominion University | 371 | $51,722 | 83.00% |
| Vigna Solutions Inc | 369 | $74,552 | 82.92% |
| Usm Business Systems Inc | 368 | $71,406 | 82.88% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | 367 | $111,503 | 84.95% |
| Infomatics Corp | 362 | $74,686 | 88.94% |
| Verisign Inc | 362 | $106,290 | 90.05% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwells Produce Llc | 10 | $26,358 | 100.00% |
| Sj Brandon Llc | 10 | $32,163 | 100.00% |
| Pleitez Produce Farm Llc | 10 | $28,972 | 100.00% |
| Springwood Farm | 10 | $20,634 | 100.00% |
| Marker Miller Orchards Llc | 10 | $29,045 | 100.00% |
| William L Whitacre Llc | 10 | $25,887 | 100.00% |
| Manzana Llc | 10 | $28,515 | 100.00% |
| Crown Orchard Company Lp Llp | 9 | $23,086 | 100.00% |
| Westwood Farm Inc | 9 | $21,241 | 100.00% |
| Bremo Trees Lc | 9 | $26,414 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datasync Inc | 40 | $88,044 | 39.60% |
| Globallogic Inc | 39 | $88,431 | 40.63% |
| Genworth North America Corporation | 38 | $99,359 | 39.58% |
| Revereit Llc | 38 | $113,941 | 40.00% |
| Confiminds Llc | 37 | $94,139 | 38.95% |
| Lorshi Systems Llc | 36 | $91,152 | 38.30% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 36 | $96,444 | 38.71% |
| Global Sumi Technologieis Inc | 36 | $102,078 | 38.71% |
| Sunraise Technologies Inc | 36 | $106,848 | 39.56% |
| Norfolk Public Schools | 35 | $40,622 | 38.46% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Airport Operations | 20 | $105,659 | 86.96% |
| Sports Teams And Clubs | 20 | $50,751 | 86.96% |
| Facilities Support Services | 20 | $71,024 | 86.96% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 19 | $103,246 | 82.61% |
| Business Support Services | 19 | $90,890 | 86.36% |
| Natural Gas Extraction | 19 | $129,988 | 86.36% |
| Offices Of Other Health Practitioners | 19 | $57,804 | 86.36% |
| All Other Telecommunications | 19 | $138,976 | 86.36% |
| Offices Of Optometrists | 19 | $86,798 | 86.36% |
| Lumber Plywood Millwork And Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers | 19 | $84,066 | 86.36% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siding Contractors | 9 | $48,633 | 90.00% |
| General Freight Trucking | 9 | $39,304 | 90.00% |
| Title Abstract And Settlement Offices | 9 | $58,841 | 90.00% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 8 | $66,383 | 80.00% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 8 | $90,021 | 80.00% |
| Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 8 | $95,173 | 88.89% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 8 | $75,397 | 88.89% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 8 | $84,569 | 88.89% |
| Wholesale Trade | 8 | $36,455 | 88.89% |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 8 | $94,136 | 88.89% |
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.