| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 5 | $56,431 | 83.33% |
| Photonics Engineers | 5 | $63,415 | 83.33% |
| Credit Counselors | 5 | $35,152 | 83.33% |
| Insurance Underwriters | 5 | $50,340 | 83.33% |
| Animal Breeders | 5 | $29,141 | 83.33% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 5 | $36,958 | 83.33% |
| Medical Assistants | 5 | $37,120 | 83.33% |
| Recreational Therapists | 5 | $35,888 | 83.33% |
| Childcare Workers | 5 | $23,230 | 83.33% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 5 | $33,113 | 83.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | 2 | $120,505 | 18.18% |
| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | 2 | $94,494 | 18.18% |
| Art Directors | 2 | $82,191 | 18.18% |
| Hydrologists | 2 | $43,264 | 18.18% |
| Massage Therapists | 2 | $48,693 | 18.18% |
| Upholsterers | 2 | $32,136 | 18.18% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 2 | $80,434 | 18.18% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 2 | $31,502 | 18.18% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 2 | $23,775 | 18.18% |
| Commercial Pilots | 2 | $72,967 | 18.18% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 18 | $93,947 | 38.30% |
| Malaysia | 17 | $80,160 | 37.78% |
| Singapore | 16 | $85,718 | 38.10% |
| Argentina | 16 | $73,898 | 38.10% |
| Japan | 16 | $68,481 | 39.02% |
| Kenya | 16 | $70,338 | 39.02% |
| Ecuador | 16 | $49,434 | 40.00% |
| Italy | 16 | $59,391 | 44.44% |
| Zimbabwe | 15 | $65,625 | 42.86% |
| Trinidad And Tobago | 15 | $67,829 | 42.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casepoint Llc | 9 | $79,893 | 90.00% |
| Itspurs Inc | 9 | $78,982 | 90.00% |
| Sapphire Technologies Lp | 9 | $74,039 | 90.00% |
| Baanyan Software Services | 9 | $82,234 | 90.00% |
| Powerup Technology Inc | 9 | $109,036 | 90.00% |
| Pointe Advisory Inc | 9 | $88,844 | 90.00% |
| Valley Health System | 9 | $148,847 | 90.00% |
| Rmh Medical Group Llc | 9 | $128,357 | 90.00% |
| Veracity Software Inc | 9 | $81,499 | 90.00% |
| Ott Hydromet Corporation | 9 | $92,893 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwaraka Llc Dba Bawarchi Indian Kitchen | 1 | $32,448 | 50.00% |
| Decovitausa Inc | 1 | $82,805 | 50.00% |
| Dentists Of Gainesville Pc | 1 | $102,523 | 50.00% |
| Millcraft Llc | 1 | $46,883 | 50.00% |
| Mosimtec Llc | 1 | $77,189 | 50.00% |
| The Boltakke Law Group Pc | 1 | $64,438 | 50.00% |
| Exitcertified Corp | 1 | $82,306 | 50.00% |
| J Hyun Corporation Ta Chopsticks | 1 | $29,307 | 50.00% |
| Compliance Attestation Llc | 1 | $79,352 | 50.00% |
| Nitz Development Construction Co Llc | 1 | $57,512 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 79,119 | $81,075 | 91.28% |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 16,385 | $88,638 | 92.36% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 6,756 | $87,554 | 85.45% |
| Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | 6,314 | $55,145 | 82.11% |
| Credit Card Issuing | 5,754 | $92,799 | 92.24% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 5,411 | $83,045 | 89.45% |
| Management Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 3,738 | $86,444 | 92.99% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers Data Processing Web Hosting And Related Services | 3,679 | $98,651 | 95.63% |
| Offices Of Certified Public Accountants | 3,377 | $84,027 | 90.25% |
| Engineering Services | 3,369 | $77,596 | 96.48% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable And Melon Farming | 240 | $28,632 | 100.00% |
| Apple Orchards | 238 | $26,744 | 100.00% |
| Nursery And Tree Production | 150 | $27,858 | 100.00% |
| Grape Vineyards | 109 | $27,308 | 100.00% |
| Other Vegetable Except Potato And Melon Farming | 89 | $24,119 | 100.00% |
| Tobacco Farming | 59 | $28,428 | 100.00% |
| Farm Labor Contractors And Crew Leaders | 58 | $29,665 | 100.00% |
| Noncitrus Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 38 | $28,454 | 100.00% |
| Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 31 | $29,227 | 100.00% |
| Other Crop Farming | 28 | $28,107 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 11,971 | $122,956 | 100.00% |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 3,604 | $104,064 | 100.00% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 1,385 | $92,852 | 89.64% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 1,225 | $97,175 | 88.45% |
| Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | 1,081 | $50,804 | 88.24% |
| Engineering Services | 1,061 | $87,275 | 98.15% |
| Landscaping Services | 939 | $25,652 | 88.50% |
| Home Health Care Services | 606 | $26,486 | 64.54% |
| Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services | 588 | $97,087 | 97.03% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 514 | $102,256 | 87.41% |
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.