| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosthodontists | 6 | $115,360 | 85.71% |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | 6 | $51,951 | 85.71% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 6 | $42,914 | 85.71% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 6 | $53,061 | 85.71% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 6 | $40,518 | 85.71% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic | 5 | $46,767 | 71.43% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 5 | $45,086 | 71.43% |
| Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists | 5 | $48,327 | 71.43% |
| Commercial Pilots | 5 | $50,076 | 83.33% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 5 | $37,103 | 83.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $46,635 | 16.67% |
| Bartenders | 2 | $45,157 | 16.67% |
| Pharmacists | 2 | $83,543 | 16.67% |
| Word Processors and Typists | 2 | $40,560 | 16.67% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 2 | $44,897 | 18.18% |
| Helpers--Roofers | 2 | $24,169 | 18.18% |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | 2 | $21,518 | 18.18% |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 2 | $40,051 | 18.18% |
| Sewers, Hand | 2 | $21,976 | 18.18% |
| Chemical Technicians | 2 | $51,491 | 18.18% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nextxap Inc | 9 | $66,063 | 90.00% |
| Zerion Software Inc | 9 | $67,158 | 90.00% |
| Electronic Transaction Systems Corporation | 9 | $68,411 | 90.00% |
| Innovative System Solutions Corporation | 9 | $77,166 | 90.00% |
| Tekdynamics Inc | 9 | $58,464 | 90.00% |
| Polaris Software Lab India Ltd | 9 | $55,645 | 90.00% |
| Computer Enterprises Inc | 9 | $75,259 | 90.00% |
| Object Technology Solutions Inc | 9 | $66,349 | 90.00% |
| Zenith Services Inc | 9 | $82,238 | 90.00% |
| Powermind Solutions Inc | 9 | $91,635 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zom Associates Inc | 1 | $158,662 | 50.00% |
| Livingston International Inc | 1 | $112,075 | 50.00% |
| Pho Thien Phat Llc | 1 | $17,722 | 50.00% |
| Ideal Smile | 1 | $109,574 | 50.00% |
| Birring Transportation Inc | 1 | $27,810 | 50.00% |
| Golden Deli Mart | 1 | $17,763 | 50.00% |
| Tellius Inc | 1 | $182,000 | 50.00% |
| Super Chicken Tysons Inc | 1 | $41,808 | 50.00% |
| Sabaidee Thailand Llc Dba Monsoon Siam | 1 | $28,808 | 50.00% |
| Rnr Charlottesville Inc | 1 | $19,968 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 36 | $66,425 | 85.71% |
| Corporate Subsidiary And Regional Managing Offices | 35 | $75,952 | 85.37% |
| Advertising Public Relations And Related Services | 35 | $83,939 | 87.50% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 35 | $90,866 | 87.50% |
| Residential Remodelers | 34 | $63,083 | 87.18% |
| Industrial Building Construction | 33 | $73,116 | 84.62% |
| Civic And Social Organizations | 33 | $68,300 | 86.84% |
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 33 | $97,016 | 86.84% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 32 | $102,325 | 84.21% |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | 31 | $133,087 | 83.78% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 16 | $99,496 | 84.21% |
| Other Schools And Instruction | 16 | $50,682 | 88.89% |
| Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Long Distance | 16 | $115,400 | 88.89% |
| Car Washes | 16 | $45,232 | 88.89% |
| Used Household And Office Goods Moving | 15 | $71,502 | 88.24% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 15 | $91,621 | 88.24% |
| General Freight Trucking Local | 15 | $44,452 | 88.24% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 14 | $98,559 | 82.35% |
| Metal Coating Engraving Except Jewelry And Silverware And Allied Services To Manufacturers | 14 | $57,176 | 82.35% |
| Automotive Body Paint And Interior Repair And Maintenance | 14 | $50,066 | 87.50% |
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 $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.