| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twc Administration Llc | 9 | $95,231 | 90.00% |
| Metahorizon Inc | 9 | $78,739 | 90.00% |
| Vensai Technologies Inc | 9 | $73,332 | 90.00% |
| Vena Portae Inc | 9 | $68,254 | 90.00% |
| Intact Technology Inc | 9 | $90,512 | 90.00% |
| Xo Communications Services Llc | 9 | $84,358 | 90.00% |
| Nextgen Global Resources Llc | 9 | $98,737 | 90.00% |
| Technogen Inc Formerly Syscom Technologies Inc | 9 | $76,763 | 90.00% |
| International Justice Mission | 9 | $74,891 | 90.00% |
| Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc | 9 | $74,913 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaimaker Llc Ta My Thai Place | 1 | $21,445 | 50.00% |
| Structural Systems Solutions | 1 | $64,501 | 50.00% |
| The Perfect Pita Inc | 1 | $39,666 | 50.00% |
| Soto Morales Corporation | 1 | $18,970 | 50.00% |
| National Datacare Corporation | 1 | $109,700 | 50.00% |
| Lv Electric Llc | 1 | $51,771 | 50.00% |
| Hoffmasters Marina Inc | 1 | $40,082 | 50.00% |
| Tramonto Ristorante Llc | 1 | $21,757 | 50.00% |
| Clover Contracting Llc | 1 | $73,278 | 50.00% |
| Keswick Hunt Club Incorporated | 1 | $44,699 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities And Commodity Exchanges | 110 | $85,311 | 86.61% |
| Business Associations | 106 | $79,775 | 84.13% |
| Advertising Agencies | 102 | $84,913 | 85.00% |
| Other Activities Related To Real Estate | 101 | $80,660 | 84.87% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | 99 | $112,447 | 83.90% |
| Consumer Lending | 95 | $98,468 | 88.79% |
| Used Car Dealers | 93 | $105,708 | 87.74% |
| All Other Insurance Related Activities | 90 | $121,903 | 84.91% |
| Travel Agencies | 89 | $61,358 | 86.41% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 89 | $69,585 | 87.25% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting And Wall Covering Contractors | 42 | $39,810 | 91.30% |
| Poured Concrete Foundation And Structure Contractors | 42 | $45,222 | 95.45% |
| Office Administrative Services | 41 | $71,044 | 95.35% |
| Restaurants And Other Eating Places | 40 | $31,372 | 95.24% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 40 | $89,950 | 95.24% |
| Mortgage And Nonmortgage Loan Brokers | 40 | $75,151 | 97.56% |
| Used Car Dealers | 40 | $66,318 | 100.00% |
| Power Distribution And Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | 40 | $77,955 | 100.00% |
| Drywall And Insulation Contractors | 40 | $46,593 | 100.00% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 40 | $95,104 | 100.00% |
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.