| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Stones Inc | 9 | $57,893 | 90.00% |
| Cadatasoft Inc | 9 | $67,833 | 90.00% |
| Eapt Solutions Inc | 9 | $57,170 | 90.00% |
| Bakeco Llc | 9 | $59,132 | 90.00% |
| Celanese Corporation | 9 | $71,785 | 90.00% |
| High Tech Consulting Inc | 9 | $54,794 | 90.00% |
| Lavsun Technologies Inc | 9 | $79,236 | 90.00% |
| Omnitek Consulting Inc | 9 | $68,202 | 90.00% |
| Top Travel Inc | 9 | $68,899 | 90.00% |
| Tek Erp Llc | 9 | $57,447 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Auto Services Company | 1 | $30,722 | 50.00% |
| Pride Of Virginia Bait Oyster Inc | 1 | $51,147 | 50.00% |
| Counterpointe Solutions Inc | 1 | $118,102 | 50.00% |
| Cognier Inc | 1 | $85,842 | 50.00% |
| Senor Chicken Llc | 1 | $19,510 | 50.00% |
| La Sabrosita Company Inc | 1 | $25,542 | 50.00% |
| Oasis Pediatric Dental Care Pc | 1 | $208,000 | 50.00% |
| 2 K Corporation | 1 | $42,266 | 50.00% |
| Herndon Service Inc | 1 | $40,082 | 50.00% |
| Virginia Institute Of Marine Science | 1 | $33,010 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 23 | $100,663 | 85.19% |
| Other Building Finishing Contractors | 23 | $54,774 | 85.19% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 22 | $90,608 | 81.48% |
| Professional And Management Development Training | 22 | $70,280 | 84.62% |
| Public Relations Agencies | 22 | $69,100 | 84.62% |
| Activities Related To Real Estate | 22 | $71,468 | 84.62% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 22 | $49,796 | 84.62% |
| Other Similar Organizations Except Business Professional Labor And Political Organizations | 22 | $92,552 | 84.62% |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 21 | $62,891 | 80.77% |
| Urethane And Other Foam Product Except Polystyrene Manufacturing | 21 | $47,452 | 80.77% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Optometrists | 10 | $60,054 | 90.91% |
| Hog And Pig Farming | 10 | $42,842 | 90.91% |
| Residential Property Managers | 10 | $38,765 | 90.91% |
| Sawmills | 10 | $29,871 | 90.91% |
| Turbine And Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 10 | $91,318 | 90.91% |
| Grocery And Convenience Retailers | 10 | $42,430 | 90.91% |
| Glass And Glazing Contractors | 10 | $51,914 | 90.91% |
| Automobile Dealers | 10 | $67,149 | 90.91% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 10 | $56,679 | 90.91% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 10 | $47,291 | 90.91% |
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.