| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | 10 | $129,268 | 76.92% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 10 | $31,899 | 76.92% |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 10 | $104,700 | 83.33% |
| Climate Change Analysts | 10 | $77,124 | 83.33% |
| Pharmacists | 10 | $97,342 | 83.33% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 10 | $39,466 | 83.33% |
| Quality Control Analysts | 10 | $60,052 | 83.33% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 10 | $59,754 | 83.33% |
| Writers and Authors | 10 | $57,140 | 83.33% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 10 | $52,635 | 83.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 3 | $88,991 | 21.43% |
| Glaziers | 3 | $51,861 | 21.43% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 3 | $61,637 | 21.43% |
| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | 3 | $25,875 | 21.43% |
| Medical Assistants | 3 | $42,335 | 21.43% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 3 | $86,777 | 21.43% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 3 | $66,622 | 21.43% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 3 | $42,772 | 21.43% |
| Travel Agents | 3 | $41,316 | 21.43% |
| Retail Salespersons | 3 | $21,431 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levanture Inc | 411 | $64,133 | 89.54% |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 405 | $53,754 | 88.62% |
| Data Concepts Llc | 392 | $71,260 | 85.96% |
| Kpmg Llp | 374 | $78,394 | 82.74% |
| Old Dominion University | 371 | $51,722 | 83.00% |
| Vigna Solutions Inc | 369 | $74,552 | 82.92% |
| Usm Business Systems Inc | 368 | $71,406 | 82.88% |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | 367 | $111,503 | 84.95% |
| Infomatics Corp | 362 | $74,686 | 88.94% |
| Verisign Inc | 362 | $106,290 | 90.05% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwells Produce Llc | 10 | $26,358 | 100.00% |
| Sj Brandon Llc | 10 | $32,163 | 100.00% |
| Pleitez Produce Farm Llc | 10 | $28,972 | 100.00% |
| Springwood Farm | 10 | $20,634 | 100.00% |
| Marker Miller Orchards Llc | 10 | $29,045 | 100.00% |
| William L Whitacre Llc | 10 | $25,887 | 100.00% |
| Manzana Llc | 10 | $28,515 | 100.00% |
| Crown Orchard Company Lp Llp | 9 | $23,086 | 100.00% |
| Westwood Farm Inc | 9 | $21,241 | 100.00% |
| Bremo Trees Lc | 9 | $26,414 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datasync Inc | 40 | $88,044 | 39.60% |
| Globallogic Inc | 39 | $88,431 | 40.63% |
| Genworth North America Corporation | 38 | $99,359 | 39.58% |
| Revereit Llc | 38 | $113,941 | 40.00% |
| Confiminds Llc | 37 | $94,139 | 38.95% |
| Lorshi Systems Llc | 36 | $91,152 | 38.30% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 36 | $96,444 | 38.71% |
| Global Sumi Technologieis Inc | 36 | $102,078 | 38.71% |
| Sunraise Technologies Inc | 36 | $106,848 | 39.56% |
| Norfolk Public Schools | 35 | $40,622 | 38.46% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Systems Services | 16 | $74,262 | 88.89% |
| Metal Coating Engraving Except Jewelry And Silverware And Allied Services To Manufacturers | 16 | $68,983 | 88.89% |
| Exam Preparation And Tutoring | 15 | $54,040 | 83.33% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 15 | $87,787 | 83.33% |
| Museums | 15 | $61,386 | 83.33% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 15 | $124,718 | 88.24% |
| Kidney Dialysis Centers | 15 | $101,664 | 88.24% |
| Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 15 | $66,202 | 88.24% |
| Lessors Of Residential Buildings And Dwellings | 15 | $90,099 | 88.24% |
| Offices Of Bank Holding Companies | 15 | $79,842 | 88.24% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Support Activities For Air Transportation | 7 | $74,315 | 100.00% |
| Radio Broadcasting Stations | 6 | $105,439 | 85.71% |
| Fish And Seafood Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $51,872 | 85.71% |
| Diagnostic Imaging Centers | 6 | $73,806 | 85.71% |
| Travel Arrangement And Reservation Services | 6 | $71,313 | 85.71% |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 6 | $113,464 | 85.71% |
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 6 | $74,443 | 85.71% |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 6 | $117,565 | 85.71% |
| All Other Business Support Services | 6 | $77,381 | 85.71% |
| Cement Manufacturing | 6 | $102,319 | 85.71% |
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.