| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 3 | $61,637 | 23.08% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 3 | $88,991 | 23.08% |
| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | 3 | $25,875 | 23.08% |
| Medical Assistants | 3 | $42,335 | 23.08% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 3 | $66,622 | 23.08% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 3 | $42,772 | 23.08% |
| Travel Agents | 3 | $41,316 | 23.08% |
| Glaziers | 3 | $51,861 | 23.08% |
| Retail Salespersons | 3 | $21,431 | 23.08% |
| Computer Operators | 3 | $43,022 | 23.08% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synechron Inc | 507 | $88,675 | 92.35% |
| System Soft Technologies Llc | 464 | $80,413 | 84.67% |
| Asta Crs Inc | 455 | $68,218 | 84.57% |
| Elevance Health Inc | 455 | $112,830 | 86.83% |
| Igate Technologies Inc | 453 | $66,464 | 91.33% |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Llp | 445 | $77,547 | 91.19% |
| I Link Solutions Inc | 435 | $77,599 | 92.55% |
| Vcu Health System Authority | 433 | $64,963 | 93.12% |
| Antra Inc | 427 | $79,526 | 92.03% |
| Syscom Technologies Inc | 427 | $70,203 | 92.83% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomaker Usa Inc | 12 | $28,829 | 100.00% |
| Amy Hicks | 12 | $24,142 | 100.00% |
| Old Church Sod Llc | 11 | $20,019 | 100.00% |
| We Care Labor Services Inc | 11 | $27,547 | 100.00% |
| Chesterfield Berry Farm Inc | 11 | $19,953 | 100.00% |
| Ward Oyster Co | 11 | $23,990 | 100.00% |
| Red Sun Farms Llc | 11 | $23,938 | 100.00% |
| River Ridge Land And Cattle Company Llc | 10 | $27,749 | 100.00% |
| Waynesboro Nurseries Inc | 10 | $26,878 | 100.00% |
| Bryant Orchards Inc | 10 | $28,425 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Technology Inc | 46 | $105,152 | 41.44% |
| Sapot Systems Inc | 46 | $114,777 | 41.44% |
| Protege Llc | 45 | $113,657 | 40.91% |
| Hiva Inc | 45 | $19,926 | 41.28% |
| Pvk Corporation | 43 | $96,140 | 40.19% |
| Enliven Technologies Inc | 42 | $118,394 | 40.38% |
| Dpr Solutions Inc | 42 | $104,727 | 40.38% |
| Karsun Solutions Llc | 41 | $112,877 | 39.81% |
| Sann It Solutions Inc | 41 | $116,360 | 40.20% |
| Oath Holdings Inc | 40 | $102,035 | 39.22% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Systems Services | 16 | $74,262 | 88.89% |
| Metal Coating Engraving Except Jewelry And Silverware And Allied Services To Manufacturers | 16 | $68,983 | 88.89% |
| Exam Preparation And Tutoring | 15 | $54,040 | 83.33% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 15 | $87,787 | 83.33% |
| Museums | 15 | $61,386 | 83.33% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 15 | $124,718 | 88.24% |
| Kidney Dialysis Centers | 15 | $101,664 | 88.24% |
| Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 15 | $66,202 | 88.24% |
| Lessors Of Residential Buildings And Dwellings | 15 | $90,099 | 88.24% |
| Offices Of Bank Holding Companies | 15 | $79,842 | 88.24% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Support Activities For Air Transportation | 7 | $74,315 | 100.00% |
| Radio Broadcasting Stations | 6 | $105,439 | 85.71% |
| Fish And Seafood Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $51,872 | 85.71% |
| Diagnostic Imaging Centers | 6 | $73,806 | 85.71% |
| Travel Arrangement And Reservation Services | 6 | $71,313 | 85.71% |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 6 | $113,464 | 85.71% |
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 6 | $74,443 | 85.71% |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 6 | $117,565 | 85.71% |
| All Other Business Support Services | 6 | $77,381 | 85.71% |
| Cement Manufacturing | 6 | $102,319 | 85.71% |
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.