| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists | 5 | $48,327 | 83.33% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 5 | $99,195 | 83.33% |
| Prosthodontists | 5 | $121,593 | 83.33% |
| Compliance Managers | 5 | $124,318 | 83.33% |
| Physician Assistants | 4 | $83,027 | 80.00% |
| Music Directors | 4 | $32,077 | 80.00% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4 | $38,069 | 80.00% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 4 | $108,399 | 80.00% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 4 | $34,133 | 80.00% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $33,764 | 80.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 2 | $31,169 | 18.18% |
| Hydrologists | 2 | $43,264 | 18.18% |
| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | 2 | $94,494 | 18.18% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 2 | $76,232 | 18.18% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 2 | $24,731 | 18.18% |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | 2 | $21,518 | 18.18% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 2 | $99,992 | 18.18% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 2 | $80,434 | 18.18% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 2 | $35,745 | 20.00% |
| Pediatricians, General | 2 | $120,505 | 20.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alrek Business Solutions Inc | 15 | $72,162 | 93.75% |
| Global Bridge Infotech Inc | 15 | $75,878 | 93.75% |
| Virginia Community College System | 15 | $70,981 | 93.75% |
| Volvo Group North America Llc | 15 | $83,402 | 93.75% |
| Thinc Systems Inc | 15 | $62,263 | 93.75% |
| Meridian Technologies Inc | 15 | $64,164 | 93.75% |
| Openlogix Corporation | 15 | $79,608 | 93.75% |
| Vsoft Corporation Inc | 15 | $69,053 | 93.75% |
| Aries Computer Systems Inc | 15 | $70,774 | 93.75% |
| Ecpi University | 15 | $43,311 | 93.75% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishbowl | 1 | $87,422 | 33.33% |
| Dominion Digital | 1 | $88,837 | 33.33% |
| Dynamite Services Inc | 1 | $17,451 | 33.33% |
| Bowman Consulting Group | 1 | $64,002 | 33.33% |
| Telophase Corporation | 1 | $49,566 | 33.33% |
| Hadpro Hood And Duct Professionals | 1 | $57,221 | 33.33% |
| Chinamed Usa Inc | 1 | $33,030 | 33.33% |
| Learning Tree International Inc | 1 | $87,901 | 33.33% |
| Project X Usa Inc | 1 | $122,886 | 33.33% |
| Atlantic Anesthesia Inc | 1 | $56,597 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Help Services | 370 | $85,697 | 88.73% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 347 | $79,754 | 92.78% |
| Computer And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software Merchant Wholesalers | 340 | $95,756 | 92.39% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 326 | $93,896 | 89.32% |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 321 | $78,393 | 91.98% |
| Other Accounting Services | 310 | $78,300 | 89.34% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 295 | $74,826 | 85.26% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 291 | $73,544 | 88.72% |
| Professional Organizations | 277 | $92,964 | 86.02% |
| Credit Unions | 259 | $111,812 | 85.20% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 6 | $27,678 | 100.00% |
| Soybean Farming | 5 | $27,793 | 100.00% |
| Wineries | 5 | $34,832 | 100.00% |
| Aquaculture | 4 | $28,460 | 100.00% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 4 | $27,903 | 100.00% |
| Finfish Farming And Fish Hatcheries | 3 | $26,395 | 100.00% |
| Animal Production And Aquaculture | 3 | $30,493 | 100.00% |
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 3 | $26,881 | 100.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 3 | $29,273 | 100.00% |
| Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 3 | $29,973 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Unions | 30 | $103,491 | 17.96% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 28 | $64,470 | 18.54% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 26 | $96,858 | 17.22% |
| Business Associations | 25 | $90,700 | 17.01% |
| Food Service Contractors | 24 | $81,388 | 17.65% |
| Structural Steel And Precast Concrete Contractors | 24 | $37,016 | 18.05% |
| Automotive Mechanical And Electrical Repair And Maintenance | 23 | $41,121 | 17.83% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 23 | $26,177 | 17.83% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 22 | $83,316 | 18.03% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 22 | $45,815 | 18.64% |
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.