| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 8 | $39,707 | 80.00% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 8 | $48,805 | 80.00% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 8 | $50,133 | 80.00% |
| Logistics Engineers | 8 | $84,000 | 80.00% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 8 | $62,286 | 80.00% |
| Podiatrists | 8 | $64,168 | 88.89% |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 8 | $75,169 | 88.89% |
| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | 8 | $97,232 | 88.89% |
| Energy Engineers | 8 | $106,896 | 88.89% |
| Pharmacists | 8 | $97,092 | 88.89% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 3 | $58,420 | 23.08% |
| Materials Scientists | 3 | $103,515 | 23.08% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 3 | $42,772 | 23.08% |
| Anesthesiologists | 3 | $146,910 | 23.08% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | 3 | $20,960 | 23.08% |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 3 | $23,275 | 23.08% |
| Recreational Therapists | 3 | $41,815 | 23.08% |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 3 | $73,090 | 23.08% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 3 | $105,076 | 23.08% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 3 | $131,331 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Satcom Inc | 13 | $81,957 | 92.86% |
| Techwish Llc | 13 | $121,645 | 92.86% |
| Deebecon Inc | 13 | $76,278 | 92.86% |
| Epace Technologies Inc | 13 | $84,154 | 92.86% |
| Rigil Corporation | 13 | $89,814 | 92.86% |
| Saggi Solutions Inc | 13 | $90,283 | 92.86% |
| Automation Technologies Llc | 13 | $78,971 | 92.86% |
| Infoexperts Inc | 13 | $84,309 | 92.86% |
| Wipro Llc | 13 | $81,197 | 92.86% |
| Edisquare Inc | 13 | $84,402 | 92.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Nephrology Ltd | 1 | $70,512 | 33.33% |
| Battery Park Christian Church | 1 | $25,355 | 33.33% |
| Tier Technologies Inc | 1 | $114,296 | 33.33% |
| Global Mail Inc Dba Dhl Global Mail | 1 | $79,310 | 33.33% |
| Won S David Lee Cpa Pc | 1 | $63,898 | 33.33% |
| Pro Tkd Center Jay Yoon | 1 | $29,470 | 33.33% |
| Richmond Korean Presbyterian Church | 1 | $45,510 | 33.33% |
| Axiom Link Inc | 1 | $57,346 | 33.33% |
| Mrramakrishnan Pc | 1 | $166,400 | 33.33% |
| Anthem Southeast Inc | 1 | $94,661 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts Schools | 22 | $47,843 | 84.62% |
| Other Similar Organizations Except Business Professional Labor And Political Organizations | 22 | $93,373 | 88.00% |
| Other Schools And Instruction | 22 | $66,615 | 88.00% |
| Cut Stone And Stone Product Manufacturing | 22 | $67,067 | 88.00% |
| Urethane And Other Foam Product Except Polystyrene Manufacturing | 21 | $47,452 | 84.00% |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | 21 | $100,551 | 84.00% |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 21 | $65,011 | 84.00% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 21 | $53,824 | 84.00% |
| Public Relations Agencies | 21 | $70,102 | 87.50% |
| Health And Welfare Funds | 21 | $110,210 | 87.50% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 2 | $98,384 | 18.18% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 2 | $109,470 | 18.18% |
| Lessors Of Nonresidential Buildings Except Miniwarehouses | 2 | $26,011 | 18.18% |
| Construction And Mining Except Oil Well Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $56,139 | 18.18% |
| Airport Operations | 2 | $128,815 | 18.18% |
| Consumer Lending | 2 | $85,093 | 18.18% |
| Books Printing | 2 | $76,222 | 18.18% |
| Concrete Pipe Manufacturing | 2 | $19,240 | 18.18% |
| Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $46,093 | 9.09% |
| Office Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 1 | $83,117 | 9.09% |
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.