| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190,628 | 89.59% | $83,459 | H-1B |
| 18,777 | 8.82% | $93,811 | PERM |
| 1,727 | 0.81% | $26,077 | H-2A |
| 1,642 | 0.77% | $98,369 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Virginia has seen a total of 212,774 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Virginia is the H-1B visa with 190,628 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.59% of Virginia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 18,777 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 8.82% of Virginia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 18 | $37,492 | 78.26% |
| Art Directors | 18 | $68,497 | 81.82% |
| Optometrists | 18 | $87,507 | 81.82% |
| Anesthesiologists | 18 | $110,090 | 81.82% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $64,303 | 85.71% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $53,018 | 85.71% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 18 | $57,960 | 90.00% |
| Surgeons | 17 | $162,132 | 85.00% |
| Architectural Drafters | 17 | $49,691 | 85.00% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 17 | $83,397 | 85.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 5 | $33,604 | 29.41% |
| Nannies | 5 | $25,655 | 29.41% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 5 | $59,559 | 29.41% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 5 | $21,582 | 29.41% |
| Transportation Engineers | 4 | $80,377 | 25.00% |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 4 | $21,918 | 25.00% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 4 | $59,774 | 25.00% |
| Order Clerks | 4 | $27,893 | 25.00% |
| Tax Preparers | 4 | $46,623 | 25.00% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 4 | $65,151 | 25.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,975 | $114,644 | 44.94% |
| China | 784 | $84,332 | 50.32% |
| South Korea | 407 | $49,024 | 26.95% |
| El Salvador | 350 | $253,847 | 45.34% |
| Mexico | 333 | $42,762 | 46.12% |
| Nepal | 254 | $77,322 | 42.76% |
| Pakistan | 231 | $67,767 | 40.46% |
| Philippines | 227 | $50,731 | 42.75% |
| Canada | 169 | $96,739 | 43.00% |
| Brazil | 114 | $62,033 | 36.77% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliable Software Resources Inc | 120 | $62,640 | 90.91% |
| Hcentive Inc | 119 | $87,011 | 90.15% |
| Techorbit Inc | 119 | $63,943 | 90.15% |
| Randstad Technologies Lp | 118 | $80,500 | 89.39% |
| Creative Information Technology Inc | 117 | $76,661 | 89.31% |
| Maxary Llc | 117 | $82,392 | 89.31% |
| Techstar Solutions Inc | 117 | $80,893 | 90.00% |
| Carfax Inc | 117 | $96,954 | 90.00% |
| Clutchpoint Llc | 116 | $68,646 | 89.23% |
| Drivestream Inc | 116 | $91,932 | 89.23% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Farm Inc | 2 | $20,332 | 100.00% |
| Banks Farm Inc Banks Charlie Ray | 2 | $20,176 | 100.00% |
| Shreckhise Brothers Inc | 2 | $31,169 | 100.00% |
| Alfonso Barajas | 2 | $25,917 | 100.00% |
| Amys Garden | 2 | $18,294 | 100.00% |
| Marcos Produce | 2 | $31,949 | 100.00% |
| Flo Ag Llc | 2 | $26,520 | 100.00% |
| Sjb Farms Inc | 2 | $31,949 | 100.00% |
| Ramiiisol Vineyards Llc | 2 | $31,169 | 100.00% |
| Painter Farms | 2 | $23,067 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Inc | 12 | $101,415 | 35.29% |
| Altruista Health Inc | 12 | $111,148 | 35.29% |
| Bechtel Global Corporation | 12 | $107,156 | 35.29% |
| Itdr Inc | 12 | $119,928 | 35.29% |
| Invexer Technology Inc | 12 | $73,911 | 36.36% |
| Mprsoft Inc | 12 | $124,317 | 36.36% |
| Apptium Technologies Llc | 12 | $114,698 | 36.36% |
| Rsa Security Llc | 12 | $103,211 | 36.36% |
| Uv Technology Solutions Inc | 12 | $122,852 | 36.36% |
| Altek Inc | 12 | $116,242 | 36.36% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Services To Buildings And Dwellings | 81 | $65,891 | 88.04% |
| Medicinal And Botanical Manufacturing | 79 | $77,782 | 85.87% |
| Electric Power Transmission Control And Distribution | 79 | $107,204 | 86.81% |
| Mortgage And Nonmortgage Loan Brokers | 77 | $74,264 | 85.56% |
| Nursing Care Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities | 77 | $74,088 | 85.56% |
| Electric Power Distribution | 76 | $90,077 | 84.44% |
| All Other Legal Services | 75 | $64,736 | 84.27% |
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 75 | $93,646 | 84.27% |
| Computer Training | 73 | $69,766 | 83.91% |
| Legal Services | 72 | $63,116 | 83.72% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Agencies | 34 | $93,622 | 97.14% |
| Travel Agencies | 33 | $71,167 | 94.29% |
| Cut Stone And Stone Product Manufacturing | 33 | $57,813 | 94.29% |
| Drycleaning And Laundry Services | 32 | $46,435 | 94.12% |
| Other Services Related To Advertising | 31 | $98,129 | 93.94% |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 31 | $48,190 | 93.94% |
| Flooring Contractors | 30 | $48,218 | 93.75% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 30 | $64,223 | 96.77% |
| Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 28 | $111,750 | 90.32% |
| Solid Waste Collection | 27 | $32,847 | 90.00% |
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 $83,459. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.