| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istream Solutions Inc | 262 | $90,697 | 89.42% |
| James Madison University | 254 | $44,958 | 86.99% |
| Indus Group Inc | 249 | $69,396 | 85.86% |
| Navitas Business Consulting Inc | 249 | $74,188 | 86.76% |
| The College Of William And Mary | 242 | $46,654 | 84.32% |
| Microstrategy Incorporated | 241 | $79,367 | 86.38% |
| Hanusoft Inc | 239 | $60,741 | 85.97% |
| Dr Technologies Inc | 235 | $64,809 | 85.14% |
| Softthink Solutions Inc | 232 | $81,760 | 85.93% |
| Technical Strategies Inc | 231 | $76,423 | 85.87% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cabbage Farm | 7 | $24,933 | 100.00% |
| Oak Grove Ag Llc | 7 | $28,980 | 100.00% |
| Barajas Produce Llc | 7 | $30,436 | 100.00% |
| Marker Miller Orchard Lp Llp | 6 | $20,266 | 100.00% |
| Lucks Farm | 6 | $24,728 | 100.00% |
| Cross Keys Vineyards Llc | 6 | $27,522 | 100.00% |
| Snake Creek Farms | 6 | $19,434 | 100.00% |
| Glenmary Farm Llc | 6 | $28,590 | 100.00% |
| Abernethy Spencer Greenhouses Llc | 6 | $19,777 | 100.00% |
| Ricky Horton | 6 | $19,788 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whip Systems Llc Dba Aroghia Group Llc | 28 | $106,634 | 35.90% |
| Symplicity Corporation | 27 | $83,421 | 35.06% |
| The Diligent Group Llc | 27 | $103,248 | 35.53% |
| Teleworld Solutions Inc | 27 | $94,918 | 35.53% |
| Riverside Medical Group | 26 | $127,184 | 34.67% |
| Disys Solutions Inc | 26 | $97,669 | 35.14% |
| Globalgate It Solutions Llc | 26 | $111,543 | 35.14% |
| Sky Solutions Llc | 26 | $113,311 | 35.14% |
| Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc | 26 | $119,602 | 35.14% |
| Esvee Technologies Inc | 26 | $99,022 | 35.14% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Individual And Family Services | 53 | $56,267 | 88.33% |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 53 | $95,045 | 89.83% |
| Wired And Wireless Telecommunications Except Satellite | 53 | $70,342 | 91.38% |
| Credit Bureaus | 52 | $121,632 | 89.66% |
| Electromedical And Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 50 | $85,275 | 87.72% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 49 | $81,860 | 85.96% |
| Child Care Services | 48 | $31,931 | 85.71% |
| Language Schools | 48 | $45,993 | 88.89% |
| Graphic Design Services | 47 | $48,000 | 88.68% |
| Deep Sea Freight Transportation | 44 | $90,883 | 84.62% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 22 | $75,496 | 95.65% |
| Roofing Contractors | 22 | $43,574 | 100.00% |
| Other Services To Buildings And Dwellings | 22 | $61,939 | 100.00% |
| Plumbing And Heating Equipment And Supplies Hydronics Merchant Wholesalers | 21 | $92,098 | 95.45% |
| Automotive Repair And Maintenance | 21 | $41,962 | 95.45% |
| Environment Conservation And Wildlife Organizations | 21 | $97,594 | 95.45% |
| Employment Placement Agencies | 21 | $122,289 | 95.45% |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 21 | $63,672 | 95.45% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 21 | $63,084 | 95.45% |
| Other Electronic Parts And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 20 | $111,532 | 95.24% |
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.