| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174,538 | 89.42% | $81,396 | H-1B |
| 17,704 | 9.07% | $93,891 | PERM |
| 1,488 | 0.76% | $24,851 | H-2A |
| 1,462 | 0.75% | $94,307 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Virginia has seen a total of 195,192 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Virginia is the H-1B visa with 174,538 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.42% of Virginia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 17,704 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 9.07% of Virginia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 7 | $99,744 | 87.50% |
| Recreation Workers | 6 | $23,851 | 75.00% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 6 | $46,188 | 75.00% |
| Loan Officers | 6 | $40,331 | 75.00% |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 6 | $43,108 | 75.00% |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | 6 | $51,951 | 75.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 6 | $53,061 | 75.00% |
| Quality Control Analysts | 6 | $67,441 | 85.71% |
| Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists | 6 | $73,833 | 85.71% |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | 6 | $74,606 | 85.71% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Master Mechanics | 2 | $34,237 | 16.67% |
| Sewers, Hand | 2 | $21,976 | 16.67% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 2 | $24,731 | 16.67% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 2 | $24,404 | 16.67% |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 2 | $35,880 | 16.67% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 2 | $90,692 | 16.67% |
| Upholsterers | 2 | $32,136 | 16.67% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 2 | $49,005 | 16.67% |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 2 | $39,395 | 16.67% |
| Clinical Psychologists | 2 | $43,555 | 16.67% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,419 | $114,352 | 45.39% |
| China | 685 | $83,408 | 45.36% |
| South Korea | 405 | $37,966 | 30.04% |
| El Salvador | 341 | $259,605 | 45.35% |
| Mexico | 278 | $42,811 | 43.37% |
| Nepal | 212 | $74,909 | 40.54% |
| Pakistan | 209 | $67,215 | 42.57% |
| Philippines | 209 | $51,448 | 44.19% |
| Canada | 149 | $88,357 | 41.97% |
| Brazil | 94 | $62,514 | 40.17% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Society For Training And Development | 10 | $66,022 | 83.33% |
| Etek It Services Inc | 10 | $83,495 | 83.33% |
| Portsmouth City Public Schools | 10 | $52,152 | 83.33% |
| Global Financial Enterprises Llc | 10 | $69,911 | 83.33% |
| Rehabilitation Hospital Of Petersburg Inc | 10 | $59,649 | 83.33% |
| Silverxis Inc | 10 | $62,749 | 83.33% |
| Md2 Systems Inc | 10 | $52,079 | 83.33% |
| Emtec Inc | 10 | $57,366 | 83.33% |
| Infolabs Inc | 10 | $54,113 | 83.33% |
| Solutelia Llc | 10 | $76,840 | 83.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purcellville Pharmacy Llc | 1 | $118,997 | 50.00% |
| Saffron Indian Bistro | 1 | $21,923 | 50.00% |
| Haandi Holdings Inc Ta Haandi Indian Cuisine | 1 | $60,424 | 50.00% |
| Lawrence Burlinson Pedrick | 1 | $18,907 | 50.00% |
| Epmpoint Inc | 1 | $90,646 | 50.00% |
| Tessellate Dba Advantasure | 1 | $62,067 | 50.00% |
| Angelos Contracting Inc | 1 | $51,917 | 50.00% |
| Emerge Systems Inc | 1 | $84,469 | 50.00% |
| Roca 1 Llc | 1 | $61,776 | 50.00% |
| Lifecare Veterinary Hospital Pllc | 1 | $64,979 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Courses And Country Clubs | 17 | $48,691 | 85.00% |
| Used Household And Office Goods Moving | 17 | $80,701 | 85.00% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 17 | $88,916 | 85.00% |
| Junior Colleges | 16 | $62,181 | 84.21% |
| Professional Employer Organizations | 16 | $74,636 | 84.21% |
| Search Detection Navigation Guidance Aeronautical And Nautical System And Instrument Manufacturing | 16 | $103,478 | 84.21% |
| Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 16 | $63,459 | 84.21% |
| Metal Coating Engraving Except Jewelry And Silverware And Allied Services To Manufacturers | 16 | $68,983 | 84.21% |
| Real Estate Property Managers | 16 | $71,806 | 84.21% |
| Airport Operations | 16 | $134,273 | 88.89% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $82,451 | 12.50% |
| Correctional Institutions | 1 | $30,992 | 12.50% |
| Logging | 1 | $32,157 | 12.50% |
| Iron And Steel Forging | 1 | $78,395 | 12.50% |
| Navigational Measuring Electromedical And Control Instruments Manufacturing | 1 | $127,338 | 12.50% |
| Turkey Production | 1 | $51,667 | 12.50% |
| Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing | 1 | $97,219 | 12.50% |
| Ship And Boat Building | 1 | $165,651 | 12.50% |
| Beer Wine And Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $84,677 | 12.50% |
| Scenic And Sightseeing Transportation | 1 | $35,963 | 12.50% |
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 $81,396. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.