| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | $52,006 | 86.67% |
| Librarians | 13 | $61,843 | 86.67% |
| Energy Engineers | 12 | $98,266 | 80.00% |
| Animal Scientists | 12 | $42,678 | 85.71% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 12 | $79,900 | 85.71% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 12 | $58,384 | 85.71% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 12 | $54,767 | 85.71% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 12 | $42,451 | 92.31% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 11 | $163,574 | 84.62% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 10 | $50,887 | 76.92% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 4 | $46,863 | 26.67% |
| Music Directors and Composers | 4 | $26,843 | 26.67% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand | 4 | $44,538 | 26.67% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 4 | $53,113 | 26.67% |
| Recreation Workers | 4 | $23,702 | 26.67% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 4 | $38,974 | 26.67% |
| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | 3 | $25,875 | 20.00% |
| Medical Secretaries | 3 | $32,892 | 21.43% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 3 | $63,461 | 21.43% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 3 | $81,092 | 21.43% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | 3 | $72,287 | 50.00% |
| Lithuania | 3 | $62,211 | 50.00% |
| Mali | 2 | $59,780 | 40.00% |
| Macedonia | 2 | $97,032 | 40.00% |
| Bermuda | 2 | $41,645 | 40.00% |
| Uzbekistan | 2 | $81,692 | 40.00% |
| Grenada | 2 | $80,465 | 40.00% |
| Paraguay | 2 | $30,056 | 50.00% |
| Latvia | 2 | $47,601 | 50.00% |
| Czech Republic | 2 | $71,521 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Design Services | 72 | $77,821 | 84.71% |
| Residential Building Construction | 72 | $65,080 | 84.71% |
| Sports And Recreation Instruction | 71 | $40,350 | 84.52% |
| Veterinary Services | 71 | $95,546 | 85.54% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 69 | $63,022 | 83.13% |
| Other Legal Services | 69 | $65,196 | 84.15% |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | 69 | $89,364 | 84.15% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 68 | $131,526 | 82.93% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 68 | $63,174 | 85.00% |
| Media Representatives | 67 | $96,301 | 84.81% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 27 | $77,309 | 90.00% |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 27 | $97,873 | 90.00% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 27 | $102,545 | 93.10% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 26 | $96,858 | 92.86% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 26 | $68,659 | 96.30% |
| Business Associations | 25 | $90,700 | 92.59% |
| Legal Services | 24 | $65,012 | 88.89% |
| Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | 24 | $99,300 | 88.89% |
| Food Service Contractors | 24 | $81,388 | 92.31% |
| Structural Steel And Precast Concrete Contractors | 24 | $37,016 | 92.31% |
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.