| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Managers | 9 | $119,058 | 90.00% |
| Podiatrists | 9 | $64,014 | 90.00% |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 9 | $31,283 | 90.00% |
| Designers, All Other | 8 | $32,004 | 80.00% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 8 | $55,802 | 80.00% |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 8 | $75,169 | 80.00% |
| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | 8 | $97,232 | 80.00% |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 8 | $39,707 | 88.89% |
| Counselors, All Other | 8 | $31,769 | 88.89% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 7 | $50,381 | 77.78% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 3 | $88,991 | 23.08% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 3 | $61,637 | 23.08% |
| Computer Operators | 3 | $43,022 | 23.08% |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | 3 | $69,673 | 23.08% |
| Retail Salespersons | 3 | $21,431 | 23.08% |
| Medical Assistants | 3 | $42,335 | 23.08% |
| Materials Scientists | 3 | $103,515 | 23.08% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 3 | $54,614 | 23.08% |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 3 | $23,275 | 23.08% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 3 | $58,420 | 23.08% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine | 5 | $91,441 | 45.45% |
| Tajikistan | 5 | $56,559 | 45.45% |
| Belgium | 5 | $111,891 | 45.45% |
| Cameroon | 5 | $44,341 | 45.45% |
| New Zealand | 4 | $67,083 | 40.00% |
| Croatia | 4 | $81,630 | 40.00% |
| Malawi | 4 | $45,299 | 44.44% |
| Georgia | 4 | $77,678 | 44.44% |
| Hong Kong | 4 | $62,655 | 50.00% |
| Senegal | 4 | $90,872 | 50.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 5,517 | $92,333 | 92.17% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 3,546 | $92,985 | 98.47% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 2,970 | $86,755 | 96.30% |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc | 2,876 | $88,151 | 95.11% |
| Infosys Limited | 2,526 | $70,290 | 97.79% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 2,512 | $87,230 | 98.66% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 2,322 | $95,244 | 94.16% |
| Wipro Limited | 2,232 | $75,947 | 92.92% |
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 2,150 | $104,429 | 95.85% |
| Ust Global Inc | 1,927 | $66,151 | 95.63% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Agricultural Growers Association Inc | 47 | $29,686 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc | 36 | $25,515 | 100.00% |
| Mt Clifton Fruit Company Llc | 34 | $24,061 | 100.00% |
| Timber Ridge Fruit Farm Llc | 32 | $25,311 | 100.00% |
| West Oaks Farm Llc | 28 | $25,751 | 100.00% |
| Fitzgeralds Orchards | 26 | $25,127 | 100.00% |
| David Mann | 26 | $24,514 | 100.00% |
| Horton Vineyards Inc | 26 | $24,885 | 100.00% |
| Silver Creek Orchards Inc | 24 | $25,667 | 100.00% |
| Springwood Farms Llc | 24 | $24,716 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 1,442 | $84,015 | 100.00% |
| Anthem Inc | 411 | $101,255 | 35.55% |
| Idexcel Inc | 370 | $103,132 | 70.48% |
| Sweet Virginia Care Llc | 266 | $24,378 | 56.96% |
| Rei Systems Inc | 237 | $106,050 | 57.66% |
| Asta Crs Inc | 180 | $103,639 | 46.15% |
| Capital One National Association | 174 | $81,852 | 47.03% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 171 | $114,093 | 46.85% |
| Hadiamondstar Software Solutions Llc | 166 | $112,790 | 55.33% |
| Lancesoft Inc | 163 | $104,301 | 56.60% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers | 14 | $60,593 | 82.35% |
| Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 14 | $78,940 | 82.35% |
| Administration Of General Economic Programs | 14 | $88,050 | 82.35% |
| Coffee And Tea Manufacturing | 14 | $76,734 | 82.35% |
| Industrial Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 14 | $92,991 | 87.50% |
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 14 | $82,695 | 87.50% |
| New Housing For Sale Builders | 14 | $74,855 | 87.50% |
| Instrument Manufacturing For Measuring And Testing Electricity And Electrical Signals | 14 | $106,434 | 87.50% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 14 | $62,840 | 87.50% |
| All Other Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 14 | $84,347 | 87.50% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Security | 6 | $91,132 | 85.71% |
| Medical Laboratories | 6 | $54,936 | 85.71% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 6 | $30,704 | 85.71% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $92,019 | 85.71% |
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 6 | $74,138 | 85.71% |
| Search Detection Navigation Guidance Aeronautical And Nautical System And Instrument Manufacturing | 6 | $107,905 | 85.71% |
| Real Estate Property Managers | 6 | $55,387 | 85.71% |
| Rendering And Meat Byproduct Processing | 6 | $75,864 | 85.71% |
| Remediation Services | 6 | $36,331 | 85.71% |
| Custom Architectural Woodwork And Millwork Manufacturing | 6 | $55,793 | 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.