| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| P2p Softtek Llc | 11 | $81,137 | 84.62% |
| Citizens Financial Group Inc | 11 | $71,448 | 84.62% |
| Ryansharkey Llp | 11 | $58,276 | 84.62% |
| Epathusa Inc | 11 | $86,241 | 84.62% |
| The Christian Broadcasting Network | 11 | $58,955 | 84.62% |
| Kbh Investments Llc | 11 | $59,194 | 84.62% |
| Mid Atlantic Taco Llc | 11 | $63,718 | 84.62% |
| Hampden Sydney College | 11 | $51,999 | 84.62% |
| Kpit Infosystems Inc | 11 | $67,795 | 84.62% |
| Hollins University | 11 | $45,629 | 84.62% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Svenburg | 1 | $24,170 | 50.00% |
| Nia Builders Inc | 1 | $36,566 | 50.00% |
| Collaborative Drug Discovery Inc | 1 | $120,182 | 50.00% |
| First Wok Inc | 1 | $23,192 | 50.00% |
| Sharmin Begum Dba Sharmins Day Care | 1 | $22,526 | 50.00% |
| Guru Nanak Llc Dba Punjabi Junction | 1 | $31,658 | 50.00% |
| Shuja Corporation | 1 | $27,997 | 50.00% |
| Madella Llc | 1 | $36,400 | 50.00% |
| Thai Gourmet International Inc | 1 | $18,013 | 50.00% |
| Tsunami Of Fairfax Inc Ta Tsunami Sushi | 1 | $27,082 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlaminated Plastics Film And Sheet Except Packaging Manufacturing | 16 | $79,873 | 88.89% |
| Site Preparation Contractors | 15 | $63,267 | 83.33% |
| Insurance Carriers | 15 | $103,285 | 83.33% |
| Motion Picture And Video Production | 15 | $75,510 | 83.33% |
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 15 | $111,897 | 83.33% |
| Sales Financing | 15 | $99,358 | 88.24% |
| Air Conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial And Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 15 | $87,841 | 88.24% |
| Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 14 | $78,940 | 82.35% |
| Wineries | 14 | $59,831 | 82.35% |
| Coffee And Tea Manufacturing | 14 | $76,734 | 82.35% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate And Confectionery Manufacturing From Cacao Beans | 1 | $79,789 | 14.29% |
| Hunting And Trapping | 1 | $44,699 | 14.29% |
| Traveler Accommodation | 1 | $16,286 | 14.29% |
| Wired And Wireless Telecommunications Except Satellite | 1 | $57,179 | 14.29% |
| Industrial And Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $68,120 | 14.29% |
| Warehousing And Storage | 1 | $27,997 | 14.29% |
| Household Appliances And Electrical And Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $102,149 | 14.29% |
| Cafeterias Grill Buffets And Buffets | 1 | $31,658 | 14.29% |
| Custom Roll Forming | 1 | $35,818 | 14.29% |
| Waste Management And Remediation Services | 1 | $47,195 | 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.