| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation Arts Llc | 9 | $76,678 | 90.00% |
| Froehling Robertson Inc | 9 | $69,846 | 90.00% |
| Freyssinet Inc | 9 | $69,354 | 90.00% |
| Alfa Services Usa Inc | 9 | $80,990 | 90.00% |
| International Technologies Pro Llc | 9 | $69,860 | 90.00% |
| Amazon Web Services Llc | 9 | $81,665 | 90.00% |
| Stellent Solutions Inc | 9 | $60,031 | 90.00% |
| Globaltek Systems Llc | 9 | $77,355 | 90.00% |
| Iq Spectra Inc | 9 | $77,986 | 90.00% |
| Skellig Automation Us Llc | 9 | $75,153 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Performance Optimization Inc | 1 | $209,019 | 50.00% |
| Llj Home Services Llc | 1 | $37,170 | 50.00% |
| Omaarav Lodging Llc Dba Econo Lodge | 1 | $40,664 | 50.00% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | 1 | $128,024 | 50.00% |
| Srishti Innovative Llc | 1 | $138,819 | 50.00% |
| Sourceamerica | 1 | $89,149 | 50.00% |
| Feminist Majority Foundation | 1 | $44,616 | 50.00% |
| Own Enterprises Va Inc | 1 | $25,979 | 50.00% |
| Michael Sean Howery | 1 | $29,515 | 50.00% |
| International Cooperating Ministries | 1 | $65,000 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors | 24 | $74,469 | 85.71% |
| Cut Stone And Stone Product Manufacturing | 24 | $66,355 | 85.71% |
| New Multifamily Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 24 | $73,562 | 85.71% |
| Insurance Carriers | 24 | $109,201 | 85.71% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 24 | $121,560 | 85.71% |
| Offices Of Real Estate Agents And Brokers | 24 | $55,398 | 85.71% |
| Convention And Trade Show Organizers | 23 | $92,419 | 82.14% |
| Capacitor Resistor Coil Transformer And Other Inductor Manufacturing | 23 | $53,134 | 82.14% |
| Offices Of Chiropractors | 23 | $63,161 | 85.19% |
| Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 23 | $68,607 | 85.19% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 11 | $89,015 | 91.67% |
| Aerospace Product And Parts Manufacturing | 11 | $96,062 | 91.67% |
| New Multifamily Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 11 | $65,348 | 91.67% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 11 | $95,184 | 91.67% |
| Other Airport Operations | 11 | $122,813 | 100.00% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 11 | $106,674 | 100.00% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 11 | $94,428 | 100.00% |
| Industrial Building Construction | 11 | $67,921 | 100.00% |
| Facilities Support Services | 11 | $63,491 | 100.00% |
| Child And Youth Services | 10 | $81,131 | 90.91% |
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.