| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 9 | $103,499 | 81.82% |
| Surveyors | 9 | $44,482 | 81.82% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $60,825 | 81.82% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 9 | $64,041 | 81.82% |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 9 | $45,214 | 81.82% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 9 | $69,966 | 81.82% |
| Transportation Planners | 9 | $79,040 | 90.00% |
| Neurologists | 9 | $126,870 | 90.00% |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | 9 | $85,204 | 90.00% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 9 | $60,759 | 90.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 3 | $21,431 | 21.43% |
| Medical Assistants | 3 | $42,335 | 21.43% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 3 | $54,614 | 21.43% |
| Travel Agents | 3 | $41,316 | 21.43% |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 3 | $23,275 | 21.43% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 3 | $58,420 | 21.43% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 3 | $42,772 | 21.43% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 3 | $67,302 | 21.43% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 3 | $131,331 | 21.43% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 3 | $105,076 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 1,467 | $70,873 | 87.32% |
| Anthem Inc | 1,449 | $92,798 | 97.31% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute State University | 1,382 | $55,023 | 93.32% |
| Accenture Llp | 1,334 | $90,949 | 95.08% |
| Capgemini America Inc | 1,310 | $86,428 | 96.18% |
| University Of Virginia | 1,037 | $58,168 | 76.14% |
| Capital One National Association | 1,009 | $96,497 | 91.15% |
| Rei Systems Inc | 992 | $87,326 | 94.39% |
| Akvarr Inc | 979 | $64,122 | 95.14% |
| Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc | 847 | $89,654 | 84.53% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred L Glaize Lc | 23 | $27,457 | 100.00% |
| Heart Seventeen Produce Inc | 21 | $21,225 | 100.00% |
| Snake Creek Farms Llc | 20 | $25,443 | 100.00% |
| Dodds Acres Farm | 19 | $20,967 | 100.00% |
| Dickie Bros Orchard Llc | 18 | $24,666 | 100.00% |
| Kirby Farms Llc | 18 | $25,227 | 100.00% |
| Eagle Tree Farm Inc | 18 | $25,876 | 100.00% |
| Lancaster Farms Inc | 18 | $24,751 | 100.00% |
| Bell Nursery Usa Llc Va | 17 | $36,865 | 100.00% |
| Seamans Orchard Llc | 17 | $27,204 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celcite Management Solutions Llc | 138 | $86,150 | 49.64% |
| Data Concepts Llc | 110 | $76,829 | 40.74% |
| Accenture Llp | 104 | $134,691 | 39.10% |
| Ssatech Inc | 104 | $117,326 | 39.85% |
| Airway Sheet Metal Co Inc | 101 | $18,829 | 39.45% |
| Amazon Data Services Inc | 95 | $107,062 | 37.85% |
| Netvision Resources Inc | 91 | $91,263 | 38.40% |
| Amazon Development Center Us Inc | 91 | $102,117 | 43.54% |
| Concepts Information Technology Inc | 80 | $99,358 | 39.02% |
| Navitas Business Consulting Inc | 77 | $82,891 | 42.78% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial And Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 16 | $86,660 | 84.21% |
| Industrial Valve Manufacturing | 16 | $95,010 | 84.21% |
| Real Estate Property Managers | 16 | $71,806 | 84.21% |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 16 | $72,861 | 84.21% |
| Unlaminated Plastics Film And Sheet Except Packaging Manufacturing | 16 | $79,873 | 84.21% |
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 16 | $119,854 | 84.21% |
| Aerospace Product And Parts Manufacturing | 16 | $89,800 | 84.21% |
| Motion Picture And Video Production | 16 | $79,466 | 84.21% |
| Research And Development In Nanotechnology | 16 | $85,343 | 88.89% |
| Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 16 | $63,459 | 88.89% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | 7 | $24,901 | 100.00% |
| All Other Animal Production | 7 | $32,775 | 100.00% |
| Sales Financing | 7 | $133,073 | 100.00% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 7 | $86,161 | 100.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 7 | $111,928 | 100.00% |
| Other Measuring And Controlling Device Manufacturing | 7 | $100,856 | 100.00% |
| Sign Manufacturing | 7 | $48,208 | 100.00% |
| Employment Placement Agencies And Executive Search Services | 7 | $75,147 | 100.00% |
| Other Professional Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $65,359 | 100.00% |
| Administration Of Human Resource Programs Except Education Public Health And Veterans Affairs Programs | 7 | $54,558 | 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.