| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174,538 | 89.42% | $81,396 | H-1B |
| 17,704 | 9.07% | $93,891 | PERM |
| 1,488 | 0.76% | $24,851 | H-2A |
| 1,462 | 0.75% | $94,307 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Virginia has seen a total of 195,192 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Virginia is the H-1B visa with 174,538 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.42% of Virginia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 17,704 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 9.07% of Virginia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $60,825 | 81.82% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 9 | $52,421 | 81.82% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 9 | $64,041 | 81.82% |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | 9 | $85,204 | 81.82% |
| Nuclear Engineers | 9 | $70,697 | 81.82% |
| Neurologists | 9 | $126,870 | 90.00% |
| Supply Chain Managers | 9 | $119,058 | 90.00% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 9 | $133,994 | 90.00% |
| Designers, All Other | 8 | $32,004 | 80.00% |
| Counselors, All Other | 8 | $31,769 | 80.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Operators | 3 | $43,022 | 21.43% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 3 | $44,124 | 21.43% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 3 | $66,622 | 21.43% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 3 | $33,911 | 21.43% |
| Glaziers | 3 | $51,861 | 21.43% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 3 | $131,331 | 23.08% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3 | $142,501 | 23.08% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 3 | $67,302 | 23.08% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 3 | $86,777 | 23.08% |
| Tax Preparers | 3 | $48,242 | 23.08% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,419 | $114,352 | 45.39% |
| China | 685 | $83,408 | 45.36% |
| South Korea | 405 | $37,966 | 30.04% |
| El Salvador | 341 | $259,605 | 45.35% |
| Mexico | 278 | $42,811 | 43.37% |
| Nepal | 212 | $74,909 | 40.54% |
| Pakistan | 209 | $67,215 | 42.57% |
| Philippines | 209 | $51,448 | 44.19% |
| Canada | 149 | $88,357 | 41.97% |
| Brazil | 94 | $62,514 | 40.17% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Society For Training And Development | 10 | $66,022 | 83.33% |
| Etek It Services Inc | 10 | $83,495 | 83.33% |
| Portsmouth City Public Schools | 10 | $52,152 | 83.33% |
| Global Financial Enterprises Llc | 10 | $69,911 | 83.33% |
| Rehabilitation Hospital Of Petersburg Inc | 10 | $59,649 | 83.33% |
| Silverxis Inc | 10 | $62,749 | 83.33% |
| Md2 Systems Inc | 10 | $52,079 | 83.33% |
| Emtec Inc | 10 | $57,366 | 83.33% |
| Infolabs Inc | 10 | $54,113 | 83.33% |
| Solutelia Llc | 10 | $76,840 | 83.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purcellville Pharmacy Llc | 1 | $118,997 | 50.00% |
| Saffron Indian Bistro | 1 | $21,923 | 50.00% |
| Haandi Holdings Inc Ta Haandi Indian Cuisine | 1 | $60,424 | 50.00% |
| Lawrence Burlinson Pedrick | 1 | $18,907 | 50.00% |
| Epmpoint Inc | 1 | $90,646 | 50.00% |
| Tessellate Dba Advantasure | 1 | $62,067 | 50.00% |
| Angelos Contracting Inc | 1 | $51,917 | 50.00% |
| Emerge Systems Inc | 1 | $84,469 | 50.00% |
| Roca 1 Llc | 1 | $61,776 | 50.00% |
| Lifecare Veterinary Hospital Pllc | 1 | $64,979 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Justice Public Order And Safety Activities | 1 | $66,830 | 50.00% |
| Wood Container And Pallet Manufacturing | 1 | $72,883 | 50.00% |
| Other Support Activities For Transportation | 1 | $91,042 | 50.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine And Engine Parts Manufacturing | 1 | $48,963 | 50.00% |
| Reupholstery And Furniture Repair | 1 | $58,115 | 50.00% |
| Septic Tank And Related Services | 1 | $105,040 | 50.00% |
| Consumer Electronics And Appliances Rental | 1 | $72,134 | 50.00% |
| Photographic Film Paper Plate Chemical And Copy Toner Manufacturing | 1 | $54,662 | 50.00% |
| Other Community Housing Services | 1 | $61,402 | 50.00% |
| Lessors Of Miniwarehouses And Self Storage Units | 1 | $161,637 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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 $81,396. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.