| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeons | 17 | $162,132 | 85.00% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 17 | $62,772 | 85.00% |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 17 | $81,733 | 85.00% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 16 | $47,337 | 80.00% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 16 | $63,643 | 80.00% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 15 | $36,096 | 78.95% |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 15 | $42,073 | 78.95% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 15 | $52,372 | 83.33% |
| Logistics Analysts | 15 | $67,330 | 83.33% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 14 | $53,141 | 82.35% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 4 | $39,172 | 25.00% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 4 | $32,432 | 25.00% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 4 | $45,958 | 25.00% |
| Biological Technicians | 4 | $33,655 | 25.00% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 4 | $27,711 | 25.00% |
| Political Scientists | 4 | $99,310 | 25.00% |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 4 | $49,395 | 25.00% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 4 | $37,133 | 25.00% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 4 | $23,853 | 26.67% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 4 | $38,974 | 26.67% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 8 | $60,104 | 42.11% |
| Costa Rica | 8 | $44,678 | 44.44% |
| Moldova | 8 | $53,846 | 44.44% |
| Serbia | 7 | $64,620 | 38.89% |
| Morocco | 7 | $46,891 | 41.18% |
| Portugal | 6 | $57,048 | 35.29% |
| Cambodia | 6 | $18,658 | 35.29% |
| Saudi Arabia | 6 | $103,428 | 35.29% |
| Syria | 6 | $81,532 | 37.50% |
| Israel | 6 | $80,764 | 37.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 5,124 | $88,967 | 91.65% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 3,161 | $90,979 | 98.38% |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc | 2,640 | $86,620 | 92.70% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 2,584 | $84,347 | 98.55% |
| Infosys Limited | 2,493 | $69,837 | 99.20% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 2,441 | $85,812 | 97.17% |
| Wipro Limited | 2,204 | $75,757 | 90.48% |
| Ust Global Inc | 1,814 | $64,754 | 95.37% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 1,794 | $90,555 | 95.73% |
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 1,473 | $99,838 | 94.12% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 1,370 | $82,846 | 100.00% |
| Anthem Inc | 411 | $101,255 | 39.07% |
| Idexcel Inc | 370 | $103,132 | 82.96% |
| Rei Systems Inc | 212 | $103,784 | 48.29% |
| Asta Crs Inc | 165 | $103,768 | 40.15% |
| Hadiamondstar Software Solutions Llc | 162 | $112,181 | 41.54% |
| Lancesoft Inc | 161 | $103,665 | 43.51% |
| Sweet Virginia Care Llc | 159 | $23,494 | 43.68% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 155 | $113,309 | 51.67% |
| Capital One National Association | 150 | $78,619 | 53.19% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 30 | $72,564 | 85.71% |
| All Other Business Support Services | 29 | $80,853 | 82.86% |
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 29 | $52,035 | 82.86% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 29 | $84,124 | 82.86% |
| Tile And Terrazzo Contractors | 28 | $60,393 | 80.00% |
| Promoters Of Performing Arts Sports And Similar Events With Facilities | 28 | $73,452 | 82.35% |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 28 | $70,748 | 82.35% |
| Medical Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 28 | $96,022 | 82.35% |
| Radio Broadcasting Stations | 28 | $77,332 | 82.35% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 27 | $108,798 | 81.82% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Electric Power Generation | 3 | $93,746 | 17.65% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 3 | $96,699 | 18.75% |
| Food Services And Drinking Places | 3 | $28,864 | 18.75% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $103,334 | 18.75% |
| Other Grantmaking And Giving Services | 3 | $76,960 | 18.75% |
| Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $53,657 | 18.75% |
| Other Support Activities For Road Transportation | 3 | $43,181 | 18.75% |
| Other Business Support Services | 3 | $78,915 | 18.75% |
| Sporting And Recreational Goods And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $90,127 | 12.50% |
| Credit Bureaus | 2 | $141,326 | 13.33% |
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.