| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | 1,745 | $83,566 | 89.90% |
| Civil Engineers | 1,615 | $72,977 | 90.37% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,461 | $143,878 | 92.59% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 1,302 | $54,847 | 86.51% |
| Statisticians | 1,278 | $83,325 | 89.12% |
| Financial Analysts | 1,140 | $74,447 | 90.12% |
| Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers | 1,086 | $89,814 | 91.96% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 916 | $55,236 | 88.50% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 890 | $97,821 | 86.66% |
| Economists | 886 | $98,966 | 88.51% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Labor Contractors | 3 | $26,728 | 15.00% |
| Logging Equipment Operators | 2 | $42,536 | 12.50% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1 | $43,784 | 6.67% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 1 | $32,885 | 7.14% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 1 | $44,678 | 7.14% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 1 | $54,787 | 7.14% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 1 | $31,013 | 7.14% |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 1 | $36,962 | 7.69% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 1 | $41,600 | 8.33% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Aquacultural Workers | 1 | $25,480 | 9.09% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 198 | $142,914 | 86.09% |
| Home Health Aides | 168 | $21,758 | 86.60% |
| Management Analysts | 166 | $90,435 | 88.77% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 162 | $65,749 | 94.74% |
| Civil Engineers | 155 | $99,962 | 93.94% |
| Economists | 113 | $94,308 | 73.86% |
| Information Security Analysts | 111 | $108,589 | 75.51% |
| Internists, General | 104 | $103,316 | 71.23% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 98 | $56,516 | 68.06% |
| Computer Programmers | 95 | $85,992 | 66.90% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems Inc | 115 | $109,636 | 89.15% |
| Enterprise Business Solutions Inc | 115 | $68,204 | 90.55% |
| Semanticbits Llc | 115 | $84,504 | 91.27% |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School | 114 | $65,838 | 90.48% |
| Patni Americas Inc | 112 | $55,139 | 90.32% |
| Mejenta Systems Inc | 112 | $85,670 | 91.06% |
| Disys Solutions Inc | 111 | $93,603 | 90.24% |
| Realsoft Technologies Llc | 111 | $68,614 | 90.24% |
| Tech Mahindra Americasinc | 110 | $80,943 | 90.16% |
| Edge It Corp | 109 | $62,172 | 90.08% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowder Farms | 2 | $19,458 | 100.00% |
| Showalters Orchard And Greenhouse | 1 | $31,013 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vp22 | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| Gregory Adam W | 1 | $23,837 | 100.00% |
| Little Goat Farm At The Lake | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vx22 | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| William Shipley | 1 | $20,530 | 100.00% |
| Harmony Creek Vineyards Llc | 1 | $55,411 | 100.00% |
| Ventura Sons Harvesting Llc | 1 | $19,510 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vr23 | 1 | $31,013 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell International Inc | 11 | $94,411 | 33.33% |
| Astre Consulting Services Inc | 11 | $99,891 | 33.33% |
| Sci It Solutions Pvt Ltd | 11 | $100,707 | 34.38% |
| General Dynamics Information Technology Inc | 11 | $122,674 | 34.38% |
| Ssc Technologies Inc | 11 | $93,260 | 34.38% |
| Gerent | 11 | $116,941 | 34.38% |
| Crystal Thai Restaurant | 11 | $18,043 | 34.38% |
| Talteaminc | 11 | $120,413 | 34.38% |
| Patriot Landscaping Llc | 11 | $21,570 | 35.48% |
| Sparkle Painting Co Inc | 11 | $39,492 | 35.48% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Organizations | 21 | $70,063 | 84.00% |
| Grantmaking Foundations | 21 | $66,764 | 84.00% |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 21 | $65,011 | 84.00% |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 21 | $75,010 | 84.00% |
| Other General Government Support | 21 | $69,668 | 84.00% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 21 | $53,824 | 84.00% |
| Professional Employer Organizations | 20 | $85,817 | 83.33% |
| Search Detection Navigation Guidance Aeronautical And Nautical System And Instrument Manufacturing | 20 | $108,662 | 83.33% |
| All Other Support Services | 20 | $108,834 | 83.33% |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 20 | $94,715 | 86.96% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Design Services | 10 | $57,011 | 90.91% |
| Barber Shops | 10 | $23,677 | 100.00% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 9 | $107,201 | 90.00% |
| Electric Power Generation | 9 | $105,687 | 90.00% |
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 9 | $90,868 | 90.00% |
| Media Representatives | 9 | $113,748 | 90.00% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 9 | $91,317 | 90.00% |
| Foundation Structure And Building Exterior Contractors | 9 | $49,491 | 90.00% |
| Construction Of Buildings | 9 | $49,106 | 90.00% |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 9 | $101,011 | 90.00% |
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.