| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174,538 | 89.42% | $81,396 | H-1B |
| 17,704 | 9.07% | $93,891 | PERM |
| 1,488 | 0.76% | $24,851 | H-2A |
| 1,462 | 0.75% | $94,307 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Virginia has seen a total of 195,192 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Virginia is the H-1B visa with 174,538 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.42% of Virginia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 17,704 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 9.07% of Virginia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $82,943 | 81.82% |
| Art Directors | 18 | $68,497 | 81.82% |
| Optometrists | 18 | $87,507 | 85.71% |
| Anesthesiologists | 18 | $110,090 | 85.71% |
| Orthodontists | 18 | $181,711 | 85.71% |
| Chiropractors | 17 | $54,822 | 80.95% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 17 | $50,795 | 80.95% |
| Architectural Drafters | 17 | $49,691 | 80.95% |
| Epidemiologists | 17 | $66,264 | 80.95% |
| Forensic Science Technicians | 17 | $57,935 | 85.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewing Machine Operators | 5 | $19,764 | 29.41% |
| Survey Researchers | 5 | $49,608 | 29.41% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 5 | $70,474 | 29.41% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 5 | $45,340 | 29.41% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 5 | $59,559 | 29.41% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 4 | $59,722 | 23.53% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 4 | $59,774 | 23.53% |
| Purchasing Managers | 4 | $121,739 | 25.00% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 4 | $39,172 | 25.00% |
| Cooks, Short Order | 4 | $18,845 | 25.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,419 | $114,352 | 45.39% |
| China | 685 | $83,408 | 45.36% |
| South Korea | 405 | $37,966 | 30.04% |
| El Salvador | 341 | $259,605 | 45.35% |
| Mexico | 278 | $42,811 | 43.37% |
| Nepal | 212 | $74,909 | 40.54% |
| Pakistan | 209 | $67,215 | 42.57% |
| Philippines | 209 | $51,448 | 44.19% |
| Canada | 149 | $88,357 | 41.97% |
| Brazil | 94 | $62,514 | 40.17% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Turkish Friendship Association | 14 | $53,533 | 93.33% |
| Smithfield Foods Inc | 14 | $69,201 | 93.33% |
| Abc Imaging Of Washington Inc | 14 | $78,645 | 93.33% |
| Landdesign Inc | 14 | $52,822 | 93.33% |
| Objectvideo Labs Llc | 13 | $123,390 | 86.67% |
| Proxicom Inc | 13 | $136,139 | 86.67% |
| Riverside Health System Riverside Medical Group | 13 | $171,430 | 86.67% |
| Rite Pros Inc | 13 | $97,733 | 86.67% |
| Harpro Tech Inc | 13 | $107,701 | 86.67% |
| Gd Infotek Llc | 13 | $101,774 | 86.67% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Ballet | 1 | $43,805 | 33.33% |
| W W Nash Sons Inc | 1 | $18,283 | 33.33% |
| Freightcar America Inc | 1 | $127,338 | 33.33% |
| Aecom International Development Inc | 1 | $89,939 | 33.33% |
| Rfid Global Solution | 1 | $125,757 | 33.33% |
| Warren Cafe Inc Ta Warren Cafe | 1 | $22,339 | 33.33% |
| Chun Ma Taekwondo Inc | 1 | $72,987 | 33.33% |
| Atlantic Diving Supply Inc | 1 | $75,358 | 33.33% |
| Washington Tae Kwon Do Academy Inc | 1 | $26,040 | 33.33% |
| Vigario Managment Corp Dba Dunkin Donuts | 1 | $33,530 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Chiropractors | 19 | $55,950 | 86.36% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 18 | $121,798 | 81.82% |
| Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 18 | $67,672 | 81.82% |
| All Other Personal Services | 18 | $54,016 | 81.82% |
| Offices Of Other Health Practitioners | 18 | $52,781 | 81.82% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 18 | $101,238 | 81.82% |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 18 | $90,367 | 81.82% |
| Sports Teams And Clubs | 18 | $43,720 | 85.71% |
| All Other Schools And Instruction | 18 | $37,674 | 85.71% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 18 | $76,565 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative Bodies | 1 | $52,790 | 10.00% |
| Emergency And Other Relief Services | 1 | $45,510 | 10.00% |
| Other Support Activities For Transportation | 1 | $60,195 | 10.00% |
| Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | 1 | $52,603 | 10.00% |
| Overhead Traveling Crane Hoist And Monorail System Manufacturing | 1 | $59,987 | 11.11% |
| Hardware Manufacturing | 1 | $57,200 | 11.11% |
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 1 | $98,550 | 11.11% |
| Commercial Photography | 1 | $26,458 | 11.11% |
| Web Search Portals Libraries Archives And Other Information Services | 1 | $74,797 | 11.11% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Canning | 1 | $83,221 | 11.11% |
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 $81,396. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.