| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelaxis Llc | 9 | $111,835 | 90.00% |
| Dell Usa Lp | 9 | $116,234 | 90.00% |
| Tekintel Inc | 9 | $102,687 | 90.00% |
| Knovos Llc | 9 | $104,055 | 90.00% |
| Nvidia Corporation | 9 | $128,040 | 90.00% |
| Rawkey Technologies Llc | 9 | $105,465 | 90.00% |
| Pegasystems Inc | 9 | $116,120 | 90.00% |
| Aspire It Experts Solutions Llc | 9 | $89,456 | 90.00% |
| Snowstack Llc | 9 | $94,388 | 90.00% |
| Cignus Solutions Llc | 9 | $94,776 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eubanks Co Llc | 1 | $58,822 | 50.00% |
| Le Touche Beauty Salon Inc | 1 | $21,882 | 50.00% |
| Westerman Hattori Daniels Adrian Llp | 1 | $139,485 | 50.00% |
| Remedybiz Inc | 1 | $149,240 | 50.00% |
| Thaimaker Llc Ta My Thai Place | 1 | $21,445 | 50.00% |
| Sabaidee Thailand Llc Dba Monsoon Siam | 1 | $28,808 | 50.00% |
| Rnr Charlottesville Inc | 1 | $19,968 | 50.00% |
| Lv Electric Llc | 1 | $51,771 | 50.00% |
| National Datacare Corporation | 1 | $109,700 | 50.00% |
| Soto Morales Corporation | 1 | $18,970 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Of Air And Water Resource And Solid Waste Management Programs | 3 | $45,136 | 100.00% |
| Agents And Managers For Artists Athletes Entertainers And Other Public Figures | 3 | $86,403 | 100.00% |
| Sawmills | 3 | $73,445 | 100.00% |
| Specialized Design Services | 3 | $52,153 | 100.00% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 3 | $79,393 | 100.00% |
| Sand Gravel Clay And Ceramic And Refractory Minerals Mining And Quarrying | 3 | $80,642 | 100.00% |
| Exterminating And Pest Control Services | 3 | $96,269 | 100.00% |
| Clay Building Material And Refractories Manufacturing | 2 | $49,566 | 66.67% |
| Horses And Other Equine Production | 2 | $42,349 | 66.67% |
| Utility System Construction | 2 | $77,719 | 66.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.