| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologists | 4 | $70,247 | 80.00% |
| Mechanical Drafters | 4 | $48,708 | 80.00% |
| Nuclear Technicians | 4 | $56,326 | 80.00% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 4 | $62,039 | 80.00% |
| Financial Examiners | 4 | $62,009 | 80.00% |
| Agricultural Engineers | 4 | $73,268 | 100.00% |
| Environmental Economists | 4 | $83,954 | 100.00% |
| Search Marketing Strategists | 4 | $95,539 | 100.00% |
| Audiologists | 3 | $63,409 | 75.00% |
| Religious Workers, All Other | 3 | $25,848 | 75.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reporters and Correspondents | 1 | $59,987 | 10.00% |
| Dishwashers | 1 | $20,717 | 10.00% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 1 | $32,178 | 10.00% |
| Athletic Trainers | 1 | $31,950 | 10.00% |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | 1 | $23,400 | 10.00% |
| Legal Secretaries | 1 | $87,610 | 10.00% |
| Fundraisers | 1 | $95,930 | 10.00% |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 1 | $46,987 | 10.00% |
| Nuclear Engineers | 1 | $92,685 | 10.00% |
| Helpers--Electricians | 1 | $32,552 | 10.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest Academy | 11 | $21,394 | 84.62% |
| Yash Technologies Inc | 11 | $78,802 | 84.62% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute Amp State University | 11 | $35,419 | 84.62% |
| Jerry C Chang Law Office Pc | 11 | $30,793 | 84.62% |
| Mary Washington Medical Group Hospitalist Services Llc | 11 | $158,301 | 84.62% |
| Databricks Inc | 11 | $140,364 | 84.62% |
| Ntt Data Fedhealth Inc | 11 | $126,487 | 84.62% |
| Independent Physicians Resource Inc | 11 | $148,180 | 84.62% |
| Luminture Technologies Inc | 11 | $57,896 | 84.62% |
| Base Technologies | 11 | $73,053 | 84.62% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plan Source Inc | 1 | $80,746 | 50.00% |
| The Kenific Group Inc | 1 | $113,755 | 50.00% |
| All States Cafeteria Inc Ta Laportas Restauran | 1 | $18,034 | 50.00% |
| Blancos Masonry Inc | 1 | $58,614 | 50.00% |
| Takumi J Llc | 1 | $33,509 | 50.00% |
| Christine Rose Bianchine | 1 | $28,288 | 50.00% |
| Khan Entertainment Inc Ta Izakayakhan | 1 | $18,034 | 50.00% |
| Dealers Cloud Copr | 1 | $78,520 | 50.00% |
| Garnier Thiebaut Inc | 1 | $82,805 | 50.00% |
| Granby Street Pizza Inc | 1 | $27,539 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Legal Services | 68 | $64,810 | 81.93% |
| Employment Placement Agencies | 68 | $81,003 | 83.95% |
| Legal Services | 68 | $62,372 | 83.95% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 66 | $131,368 | 82.50% |
| Research And Development In Biotechnology Except Nanobiotechnology | 66 | $89,166 | 82.50% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 66 | $98,081 | 82.50% |
| Veterinary Services | 65 | $91,000 | 83.33% |
| Computer Training | 65 | $67,995 | 83.33% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 65 | $62,434 | 83.33% |
| Media Representatives | 63 | $94,372 | 84.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade Agents And Brokers | 7 | $55,881 | 21.88% |
| Employment Placement Agencies And Executive Search Services | 7 | $75,147 | 21.88% |
| Lumber Plywood Millwork And Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $75,266 | 21.88% |
| Administration Of Human Resource Programs Except Education Public Health And Veterans Affairs Programs | 7 | $54,558 | 22.58% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 7 | $111,928 | 23.33% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 7 | $86,806 | 23.33% |
| Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | 6 | $24,558 | 20.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 6 | $30,704 | 20.69% |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 6 | $113,464 | 20.69% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $92,019 | 21.43% |
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.