| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 14 | $68,936 | 82.35% |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 14 | $55,423 | 82.35% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 14 | $65,912 | 87.50% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 14 | $85,751 | 87.50% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 13 | $54,094 | 81.25% |
| Hydrologists | 13 | $62,574 | 81.25% |
| Librarians | 13 | $61,843 | 81.25% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 13 | $77,291 | 86.67% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 13 | $81,158 | 86.67% |
| Mechatronics Engineers | 13 | $87,751 | 86.67% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Scientists | 4 | $99,310 | 26.67% |
| Biological Technicians | 4 | $33,655 | 26.67% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 4 | $38,974 | 26.67% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 4 | $27,711 | 26.67% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 4 | $23,853 | 26.67% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 4 | $37,133 | 26.67% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 4 | $39,266 | 26.67% |
| Nursing Assistants | 4 | $30,956 | 26.67% |
| Purchasing Managers | 4 | $121,739 | 26.67% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 4 | $39,172 | 26.67% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Corporate Resources Group Llc | 16 | $86,842 | 88.89% |
| Randolph Macon College | 16 | $44,750 | 88.89% |
| Washington And Lee University | 16 | $51,135 | 88.89% |
| Bridgewater College | 16 | $49,924 | 88.89% |
| Munster Pub Investors Llc | 16 | $43,345 | 88.89% |
| Liebherr Mining Construction Equipment Inc | 16 | $69,195 | 88.89% |
| Business Intelli Solutions Inc | 16 | $67,324 | 88.89% |
| Sparksoft Corporation | 16 | $87,425 | 88.89% |
| The Wolf Group Pc | 16 | $68,719 | 88.89% |
| Novick Kim Lee Pllc | 16 | $77,445 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Smiles Dba Westover Dentistry | 1 | $115,482 | 33.33% |
| Verbgenius Inc | 1 | $105,123 | 33.33% |
| Ziegler Communications Llc | 1 | $114,566 | 33.33% |
| Ty Lin International | 1 | $110,011 | 33.33% |
| Virginia University Of Science Technology Inc | 1 | $82,285 | 33.33% |
| Embody Llc | 1 | $42,494 | 33.33% |
| Northeast Construction Inc | 1 | $43,035 | 33.33% |
| Stora Enso Dba Virdia Inc | 1 | $76,003 | 33.33% |
| Tellc | 1 | $126,651 | 33.33% |
| Infor Us Inc | 1 | $130,333 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation And Administration Of Communications Electric Gas And Other Utilities | 4 | $97,698 | 80.00% |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities And Assisted Living Facilities For The Elderly | 4 | $78,281 | 80.00% |
| Food Product Machinery Manufacturing | 4 | $71,771 | 80.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Steering And Suspension Components Except Spring Manufacturing | 4 | $92,523 | 80.00% |
| Teleproduction And Other Postproduction Services | 4 | $33,649 | 80.00% |
| Painting And Wall Covering Contractors | 4 | $56,789 | 80.00% |
| Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books | 4 | $87,168 | 80.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing | 4 | $62,140 | 80.00% |
| Executive Offices | 4 | $71,131 | 80.00% |
| Metal Can Manufacturing | 4 | $78,620 | 80.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| 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.