| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 12 | $50,809 | 85.71% |
| Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 12 | $33,626 | 85.71% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 12 | $42,451 | 85.71% |
| Fundraisers | 12 | $50,487 | 85.71% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 12 | $49,148 | 85.71% |
| Animal Scientists | 12 | $42,678 | 85.71% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 12 | $79,900 | 92.31% |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 12 | $135,496 | 92.31% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 11 | $163,574 | 84.62% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 10 | $31,899 | 83.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 4 | $52,250 | 26.67% |
| Lodging Managers | 4 | $65,806 | 26.67% |
| Order Clerks | 4 | $27,893 | 26.67% |
| Chiropractors | 4 | $44,881 | 26.67% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 4 | $38,974 | 26.67% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 4 | $45,958 | 26.67% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 4 | $61,012 | 28.57% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 4 | $59,722 | 28.57% |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 4 | $89,742 | 28.57% |
| Glaziers | 3 | $51,861 | 21.43% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euclid Technologies Llc | 10 | $72,027 | 90.91% |
| Biswas Information Technology Solutions Inc | 10 | $96,834 | 90.91% |
| Om Tek Inc | 10 | $74,711 | 90.91% |
| Telma Solutions Llc | 10 | $86,967 | 90.91% |
| Sapphire It Services Inc | 10 | $89,232 | 90.91% |
| Telecom Technology Services Inc | 10 | $84,003 | 90.91% |
| Aditi Technologies Pvt Ltd | 10 | $78,809 | 90.91% |
| Matha Inc | 10 | $78,593 | 90.91% |
| Cyberbrains Inc | 10 | $75,431 | 90.91% |
| Zenith Quest Corporation | 10 | $82,807 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schneider Electric Buildings Americas Inc | 1 | $115,066 | 50.00% |
| Linton Engineering Llc | 1 | $64,501 | 50.00% |
| Cc Contracting Inc | 1 | $34,840 | 50.00% |
| Morrison Murphy Pc | 1 | $69,243 | 50.00% |
| B B 1 Inc | 1 | $29,640 | 50.00% |
| Elizabeth River Recycling | 1 | $73,507 | 50.00% |
| Functional Movement Systems Inc | 1 | $49,296 | 50.00% |
| Hexagon Us Federal | 1 | $117,458 | 50.00% |
| Kash 2 Inc Dba K B Market | 1 | $47,736 | 50.00% |
| Narayan Va Corp | 1 | $48,422 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Placement Agencies And Executive Search Services | 38 | $76,402 | 88.37% |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 38 | $68,908 | 88.37% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 37 | $62,262 | 88.10% |
| Electrical Apparatus And Equipment Wiring Supplies And Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 36 | $87,476 | 85.71% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 36 | $83,193 | 85.71% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 35 | $77,044 | 85.37% |
| Advertising Public Relations And Related Services | 35 | $83,939 | 87.50% |
| Other Electronic Parts And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 35 | $95,790 | 87.50% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 35 | $65,945 | 87.50% |
| Plumbing And Heating Equipment And Supplies Hydronics Merchant Wholesalers | 34 | $97,189 | 85.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Orchards | 4 | $28,330 | 20.00% |
| Unlaminated Plastics Film And Sheet Except Packaging Manufacturing | 4 | $72,046 | 20.00% |
| Insurance Carriers | 4 | $94,890 | 20.00% |
| Specialty Except Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 4 | $61,225 | 20.00% |
| Cut Stock Resawing Lumber And Planing | 4 | $30,342 | 20.00% |
| Other Spectator Sports | 3 | $24,863 | 15.79% |
| Motor Vehicle Transmission And Power Train Parts Manufacturing | 3 | $69,007 | 15.79% |
| Automobile Driving Schools | 3 | $42,356 | 15.79% |
| Soil Preparation Planting And Cultivating | 3 | $48,603 | 15.79% |
| Professional And Management Development Training | 3 | $76,239 | 15.79% |
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.