| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vls Systems Inc | 60 | $81,075 | 90.91% |
| United Software Solutions Inc | 60 | $60,195 | 90.91% |
| Satin Solutions Llc | 60 | $78,886 | 90.91% |
| Lorvenk Technologies Llc | 60 | $88,799 | 90.91% |
| Technosoft Corporation | 60 | $88,675 | 90.91% |
| Mcfadyen Consulting Group Inc | 60 | $99,272 | 92.31% |
| Ilink Systems Inc | 60 | $86,813 | 92.31% |
| Optimum Solutions Inc | 59 | $61,882 | 90.77% |
| Photon Infotech Inc | 59 | $84,771 | 90.77% |
| Sann It Solutions | 59 | $71,287 | 90.77% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gd Usa Inc | 5 | $69,256 | 31.25% |
| Pbg Consulting Llc | 5 | $25,126 | 31.25% |
| New Oasis International Education Llc | 5 | $62,933 | 31.25% |
| Happy Family Ranch Inc | 5 | $30,742 | 31.25% |
| Gd Mobile Security America Inc | 5 | $124,222 | 31.25% |
| Volvo Penta Of The Americas | 5 | $78,050 | 31.25% |
| Homescom Inc | 5 | $93,080 | 31.25% |
| Aj Dwoskin Associates Inc | 5 | $33,759 | 31.25% |
| Ecs Midatlantic Llc | 5 | $65,033 | 31.25% |
| Ferguson Enterprises Llc | 5 | $107,478 | 31.25% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department Stores | 142 | $125,687 | 91.03% |
| Regulation And Administration Of Transportation Programs | 141 | $72,987 | 90.97% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 139 | $94,078 | 92.05% |
| Office Administrative Services | 133 | $76,023 | 91.72% |
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 129 | $100,640 | 91.49% |
| Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | 128 | $111,192 | 91.43% |
| Administration Of Public Health Programs | 127 | $87,670 | 92.70% |
| Insurance Agencies And Brokerages | 123 | $80,300 | 91.79% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 116 | $92,531 | 86.57% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 116 | $69,540 | 88.55% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tile And Terrazzo Contractors | 55 | $65,162 | 96.49% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 54 | $60,863 | 98.18% |
| Insurance Agencies And Brokerages | 54 | $82,462 | 98.18% |
| Architectural Services | 50 | $61,660 | 92.59% |
| All Other Personal Services | 47 | $41,176 | 87.04% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 47 | $101,505 | 94.00% |
| Other Building Finishing Contractors | 46 | $38,403 | 97.87% |
| Offices Of Physicians | 46 | $120,972 | 97.87% |
| Administration Of Public Health Programs | 46 | $81,194 | 100.00% |
| Child Care Services | 44 | $31,992 | 95.65% |
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.