| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Arts Llc | 9 | $76,678 | 90.00% |
| Froehling Robertson Inc | 9 | $69,846 | 90.00% |
| Freyssinet Inc | 9 | $69,354 | 90.00% |
| Alfa Services Usa Inc | 9 | $80,990 | 90.00% |
| International Technologies Pro Llc | 9 | $69,860 | 90.00% |
| Amazon Web Services Llc | 9 | $81,665 | 90.00% |
| Stellent Solutions Inc | 9 | $60,031 | 90.00% |
| Globaltek Systems Llc | 9 | $77,355 | 90.00% |
| Iq Spectra Inc | 9 | $77,986 | 90.00% |
| Skellig Automation Us Llc | 9 | $75,153 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Performance Optimization Inc | 1 | $209,019 | 50.00% |
| Llj Home Services Llc | 1 | $37,170 | 50.00% |
| Omaarav Lodging Llc Dba Econo Lodge | 1 | $40,664 | 50.00% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | 1 | $128,024 | 50.00% |
| Srishti Innovative Llc | 1 | $138,819 | 50.00% |
| Sourceamerica | 1 | $89,149 | 50.00% |
| Feminist Majority Foundation | 1 | $44,616 | 50.00% |
| Own Enterprises Va Inc | 1 | $25,979 | 50.00% |
| Michael Sean Howery | 1 | $29,515 | 50.00% |
| International Cooperating Ministries | 1 | $65,000 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 36 | $66,425 | 85.71% |
| Corporate Subsidiary And Regional Managing Offices | 35 | $75,952 | 85.37% |
| Advertising Public Relations And Related Services | 35 | $83,939 | 87.50% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 35 | $90,866 | 87.50% |
| Residential Remodelers | 34 | $63,083 | 87.18% |
| Industrial Building Construction | 33 | $73,116 | 84.62% |
| Civic And Social Organizations | 33 | $68,300 | 86.84% |
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 33 | $97,016 | 86.84% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 32 | $102,325 | 84.21% |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | 31 | $133,087 | 83.78% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 16 | $99,496 | 84.21% |
| Other Schools And Instruction | 16 | $50,682 | 88.89% |
| Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Long Distance | 16 | $115,400 | 88.89% |
| Car Washes | 16 | $45,232 | 88.89% |
| Used Household And Office Goods Moving | 15 | $71,502 | 88.24% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 15 | $91,621 | 88.24% |
| General Freight Trucking Local | 15 | $44,452 | 88.24% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 14 | $98,559 | 82.35% |
| Metal Coating Engraving Except Jewelry And Silverware And Allied Services To Manufacturers | 14 | $57,176 | 82.35% |
| Automotive Body Paint And Interior Repair And Maintenance | 14 | $50,066 | 87.50% |
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.