| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging Managers | 4 | $65,806 | 26.67% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 4 | $70,299 | 26.67% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $51,063 | 26.67% |
| Cooks, Short Order | 4 | $18,845 | 26.67% |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 4 | $21,918 | 26.67% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 4 | $27,711 | 26.67% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 3 | $66,622 | 20.00% |
| Medical Assistants | 3 | $42,335 | 21.43% |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | 3 | $69,673 | 21.43% |
| Travel Agents | 3 | $41,316 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xceed Technologies Inc | 68 | $82,754 | 89.47% |
| Gannett Co Inc | 68 | $90,057 | 90.67% |
| Apptium Technologies Llc | 68 | $94,037 | 90.67% |
| Peoplecorp America Inc | 68 | $56,192 | 90.67% |
| Eab Global Inc | 68 | $77,319 | 90.67% |
| Business Intelligence Systems Inc | 68 | $65,436 | 91.89% |
| Berkley Insurance Company | 68 | $87,060 | 91.89% |
| Rsa Security Llc | 67 | $104,388 | 90.54% |
| Syneren Technologies Corporation | 67 | $64,053 | 90.54% |
| Sparc Technologies Inc | 67 | $69,417 | 90.54% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globaltekforcecom | 6 | $138,008 | 31.58% |
| Tmobile Usa Inc | 6 | $98,940 | 31.58% |
| Hyperion Technologies Llc | 6 | $122,665 | 31.58% |
| Esolutionsfirst Llc | 6 | $117,197 | 31.58% |
| Business Intelligence Solutions Inc | 6 | $98,550 | 31.58% |
| Inova Health Care Services | 6 | $108,136 | 31.58% |
| Fonteva Llc | 6 | $99,143 | 31.58% |
| Mandiant Inc | 6 | $109,918 | 31.58% |
| Hopkins Lumber Contractors Inc | 5 | $20,966 | 26.32% |
| Randolph College | 5 | $50,613 | 26.32% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 396 | $72,881 | 87.61% |
| Credit Unions | 387 | $115,343 | 96.51% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 370 | $81,722 | 92.50% |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 366 | $80,252 | 92.66% |
| Computer And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software Merchant Wholesalers | 351 | $96,608 | 89.31% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 344 | $95,896 | 89.35% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 335 | $77,785 | 88.86% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 320 | $73,654 | 87.91% |
| Other Accounting Services | 320 | $79,900 | 88.64% |
| Architectural Services | 284 | $56,673 | 81.14% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture | 8 | $30,672 | 100.00% |
| Berry Except Strawberry Farming | 7 | $23,682 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 6 | $27,678 | 100.00% |
| Soybean Farming | 5 | $27,793 | 100.00% |
| Hog And Pig Farming | 4 | $31,138 | 100.00% |
| Soil Preparation Planting And Cultivating | 4 | $30,701 | 100.00% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 4 | $27,903 | 100.00% |
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 3 | $26,881 | 100.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 3 | $29,273 | 100.00% |
| Animal Production And Aquaculture | 3 | $30,493 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Direct Insurance Except Life Health And Medical Carriers | 161 | $95,355 | 89.94% |
| Residential Building Construction | 152 | $45,054 | 84.92% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 142 | $61,645 | 88.20% |
| Educational Support Services | 141 | $82,393 | 92.76% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 138 | $69,780 | 97.18% |
| Drycleaning And Laundry Services Except Coin Operated | 136 | $29,609 | 96.45% |
| Financial Transactions Processing Reserve And Clearinghouse Activities | 129 | $102,075 | 93.48% |
| Religious Organizations | 119 | $38,522 | 87.50% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 118 | $80,985 | 91.47% |
| Temporary Help Services | 113 | $108,307 | 94.96% |
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.