| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 15 | $55,915 | 93.75% |
| Nuclear Engineers | 14 | $74,608 | 87.50% |
| Logistics Engineers | 14 | $82,669 | 87.50% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 14 | $68,936 | 87.50% |
| Hydrologists | 13 | $62,755 | 81.25% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | $50,522 | 86.67% |
| Environmental Economists | 13 | $95,449 | 86.67% |
| Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 13 | $33,923 | 86.67% |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 13 | $142,358 | 86.67% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 13 | $77,291 | 86.67% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 4 | $23,853 | 25.00% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 4 | $61,012 | 26.67% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 4 | $65,151 | 26.67% |
| Music Directors and Composers | 4 | $26,843 | 26.67% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 4 | $53,113 | 26.67% |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 4 | $21,918 | 26.67% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 4 | $52,250 | 26.67% |
| Biological Technicians | 4 | $33,655 | 26.67% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 4 | $99,689 | 26.67% |
| Recreation Workers | 4 | $23,702 | 26.67% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4 | $67,083 | 50.00% |
| Croatia | 4 | $81,630 | 50.00% |
| Malawi | 4 | $45,299 | 50.00% |
| Georgia | 4 | $77,678 | 50.00% |
| Uruguay | 3 | $50,995 | 37.50% |
| Haiti | 3 | $21,161 | 37.50% |
| Kyrgyzstan | 3 | $85,661 | 42.86% |
| Libya | 3 | $57,630 | 42.86% |
| Denmark | 3 | $92,449 | 50.00% |
| Austria | 3 | $79,532 | 50.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 5,517 | $92,333 | 92.17% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 3,546 | $92,985 | 98.47% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 2,970 | $86,755 | 96.30% |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc | 2,876 | $88,151 | 95.11% |
| Infosys Limited | 2,526 | $70,290 | 97.79% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 2,512 | $87,230 | 98.66% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 2,322 | $95,244 | 94.16% |
| Wipro Limited | 2,232 | $75,947 | 92.92% |
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 2,150 | $104,429 | 95.85% |
| Ust Global Inc | 1,927 | $66,151 | 95.63% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Agricultural Growers Association Inc | 47 | $29,686 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc | 36 | $25,515 | 100.00% |
| Mt Clifton Fruit Company Llc | 34 | $24,061 | 100.00% |
| Timber Ridge Fruit Farm Llc | 32 | $25,311 | 100.00% |
| West Oaks Farm Llc | 28 | $25,751 | 100.00% |
| Fitzgeralds Orchards | 26 | $25,127 | 100.00% |
| David Mann | 26 | $24,514 | 100.00% |
| Horton Vineyards Inc | 26 | $24,885 | 100.00% |
| Silver Creek Orchards Inc | 24 | $25,667 | 100.00% |
| Springwood Farms Llc | 24 | $24,716 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 1,442 | $84,015 | 100.00% |
| Anthem Inc | 411 | $101,255 | 35.55% |
| Idexcel Inc | 370 | $103,132 | 70.48% |
| Sweet Virginia Care Llc | 266 | $24,378 | 56.96% |
| Rei Systems Inc | 237 | $106,050 | 57.66% |
| Asta Crs Inc | 180 | $103,639 | 46.15% |
| Capital One National Association | 174 | $81,852 | 47.03% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 171 | $114,093 | 46.85% |
| Hadiamondstar Software Solutions Llc | 166 | $112,790 | 55.33% |
| Lancesoft Inc | 163 | $104,301 | 56.60% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Airport Operations | 20 | $105,659 | 86.96% |
| Sports Teams And Clubs | 20 | $50,751 | 86.96% |
| Facilities Support Services | 20 | $71,024 | 86.96% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 19 | $103,246 | 82.61% |
| Business Support Services | 19 | $90,890 | 86.36% |
| Natural Gas Extraction | 19 | $129,988 | 86.36% |
| Offices Of Other Health Practitioners | 19 | $57,804 | 86.36% |
| All Other Telecommunications | 19 | $138,976 | 86.36% |
| Offices Of Optometrists | 19 | $86,798 | 86.36% |
| Lumber Plywood Millwork And Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers | 19 | $84,066 | 86.36% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siding Contractors | 9 | $48,633 | 90.00% |
| General Freight Trucking | 9 | $39,304 | 90.00% |
| Title Abstract And Settlement Offices | 9 | $58,841 | 90.00% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 8 | $66,383 | 80.00% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 8 | $90,021 | 80.00% |
| Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 8 | $95,173 | 88.89% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 8 | $75,397 | 88.89% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 8 | $84,569 | 88.89% |
| Wholesale Trade | 8 | $36,455 | 88.89% |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 8 | $94,136 | 88.89% |
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.