| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veracity Software Inc | 8 | $80,632 | 88.89% |
| Ott Hydromet Corporation | 8 | $92,511 | 88.89% |
| Tm Ge Automation Systems International Llc | 8 | $65,166 | 88.89% |
| Satya Marg Solutions Inc | 8 | $88,374 | 88.89% |
| Jk Moving Services | 8 | $78,346 | 88.89% |
| Attain Llc | 8 | $90,921 | 88.89% |
| Global Data Management Inc | 8 | $77,020 | 88.89% |
| Infobiz Systems Llc | 8 | $93,405 | 88.89% |
| Technoviz Llc | 8 | $84,978 | 88.89% |
| Iconic Infosys Inc | 8 | $82,532 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xcelligen Inc | 1 | $98,550 | 50.00% |
| Cherrybro Usa Inc | 1 | $24,086 | 50.00% |
| Faizia Inc | 1 | $28,746 | 50.00% |
| Virginia Casework Corporation | 1 | $75,088 | 50.00% |
| Joon Wayne Enterprises Llc Dba American Prime | 1 | $33,259 | 50.00% |
| Perspecta Engineering Inc | 1 | $141,294 | 50.00% |
| Bytedance Inc | 1 | $102,107 | 50.00% |
| Realty Concepts Group Llc | 1 | $36,899 | 50.00% |
| Potomac Driving School Llc | 1 | $27,664 | 50.00% |
| Unicode Systems Inc | 1 | $119,933 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Architectural Woodwork And Millwork Manufacturing | 14 | $63,993 | 82.35% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 14 | $85,769 | 82.35% |
| Instrument Manufacturing For Measuring And Testing Electricity And Electrical Signals | 14 | $106,434 | 82.35% |
| Administration Of General Economic Programs | 14 | $88,050 | 87.50% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 14 | $62,840 | 87.50% |
| All Other Support Services | 14 | $96,863 | 87.50% |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 14 | $69,231 | 87.50% |
| Industrial Valve Manufacturing | 13 | $92,153 | 81.25% |
| Miscellaneous Intermediation | 13 | $71,574 | 81.25% |
| Limousine Service | 13 | $56,192 | 81.25% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 1 | $77,813 | 14.29% |
| Mining Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $51,917 | 14.29% |
| Industrial Mold Manufacturing | 1 | $53,726 | 14.29% |
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 1 | $79,810 | 14.29% |
| Apparel Accessories And Other Apparel Manufacturing | 1 | $36,525 | 14.29% |
| Electric Power Distribution | 1 | $126,402 | 14.29% |
| Business And Secretarial Schools | 1 | $112,403 | 14.29% |
| Small Arms Ordnance And Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing | 1 | $120,661 | 14.29% |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 1 | $44,637 | 14.29% |
| Motor Vehicle And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $37,294 | 14.29% |
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.