| 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 Society For Training And Development | 10 | $66,022 | 83.33% |
| Etek It Services Inc | 10 | $83,495 | 83.33% |
| Portsmouth City Public Schools | 10 | $52,152 | 83.33% |
| Global Financial Enterprises Llc | 10 | $69,911 | 83.33% |
| Rehabilitation Hospital Of Petersburg Inc | 10 | $59,649 | 83.33% |
| Silverxis Inc | 10 | $62,749 | 83.33% |
| Md2 Systems Inc | 10 | $52,079 | 83.33% |
| Emtec Inc | 10 | $57,366 | 83.33% |
| Infolabs Inc | 10 | $54,113 | 83.33% |
| Solutelia Llc | 10 | $76,840 | 83.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purcellville Pharmacy Llc | 1 | $118,997 | 50.00% |
| Saffron Indian Bistro | 1 | $21,923 | 50.00% |
| Haandi Holdings Inc Ta Haandi Indian Cuisine | 1 | $60,424 | 50.00% |
| Lawrence Burlinson Pedrick | 1 | $18,907 | 50.00% |
| Epmpoint Inc | 1 | $90,646 | 50.00% |
| Tessellate Dba Advantasure | 1 | $62,067 | 50.00% |
| Angelos Contracting Inc | 1 | $51,917 | 50.00% |
| Emerge Systems Inc | 1 | $84,469 | 50.00% |
| Roca 1 Llc | 1 | $61,776 | 50.00% |
| Lifecare Veterinary Hospital Pllc | 1 | $64,979 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Legal Services | 68 | $64,810 | 81.93% |
| Employment Placement Agencies | 68 | $81,003 | 83.95% |
| Legal Services | 68 | $62,372 | 83.95% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 66 | $131,368 | 82.50% |
| Research And Development In Biotechnology Except Nanobiotechnology | 66 | $89,166 | 82.50% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 66 | $98,081 | 82.50% |
| Veterinary Services | 65 | $91,000 | 83.33% |
| Computer Training | 65 | $67,995 | 83.33% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 65 | $62,434 | 83.33% |
| Media Representatives | 63 | $94,372 | 84.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade Agents And Brokers | 7 | $55,881 | 21.88% |
| Employment Placement Agencies And Executive Search Services | 7 | $75,147 | 21.88% |
| Lumber Plywood Millwork And Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $75,266 | 21.88% |
| Administration Of Human Resource Programs Except Education Public Health And Veterans Affairs Programs | 7 | $54,558 | 22.58% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 7 | $111,928 | 23.33% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 7 | $86,806 | 23.33% |
| Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | 6 | $24,558 | 20.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 6 | $30,704 | 20.69% |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 6 | $113,464 | 20.69% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $92,019 | 21.43% |
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.