| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | 402 | $104,884 | 86.08% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 398 | $84,622 | 87.09% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 376 | $62,203 | 84.12% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 369 | $44,302 | 83.48% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 349 | $50,885 | 84.91% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 336 | $56,861 | 83.37% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 332 | $64,341 | 88.06% |
| Dentists, General | 324 | $110,944 | 87.10% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 320 | $57,271 | 87.19% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 286 | $57,060 | 79.22% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Analysts | 66 | $82,318 | 65.35% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 63 | $129,321 | 63.00% |
| Industrial Engineers | 61 | $83,026 | 61.62% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 56 | $40,568 | 61.54% |
| Computer Network Architects | 52 | $116,973 | 58.43% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 51 | $45,873 | 60.00% |
| General and Operations Managers | 50 | $109,457 | 59.52% |
| Construction Laborers | 47 | $1,660,361 | 57.32% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 44 | $92,655 | 54.32% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 44 | $40,755 | 56.41% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronisys Inc | 85 | $69,021 | 90.43% |
| Ssn Group Llc | 85 | $78,453 | 90.43% |
| Pvk Corporation | 84 | $84,135 | 89.36% |
| Torc Robotics Inc | 84 | $84,940 | 89.36% |
| Tech Mahindra Americas Inc | 84 | $83,753 | 89.36% |
| Fusion Plus Solutions Inc | 84 | $79,321 | 89.36% |
| Sp Global Market Intelligence Inc | 84 | $94,614 | 89.36% |
| Symplicity Corporation | 84 | $75,244 | 90.32% |
| Guidehouse Digital Llc | 84 | $106,462 | 90.32% |
| Tek Leaders Inc | 83 | $84,438 | 89.25% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Valley Farms | 1 | $16,037 | 100.00% |
| Spell Larry S | 1 | $20,134 | 100.00% |
| James N Gibbs Jr | 1 | $20,530 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vu23 | 1 | $31,013 | 100.00% |
| Renwood Farms Inc | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Bryant Iii Clarence D | 1 | $22,298 | 100.00% |
| Washburn Farms Inc | 1 | $23,442 | 100.00% |
| Ja Hazelgrove | 1 | $20,176 | 100.00% |
| Puckett Greenhouses Llc | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vd22 | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qburst Technologies Inc | 8 | $118,079 | 33.33% |
| Algorithm Inc | 8 | $113,233 | 33.33% |
| Kingstowne Lawn Care Inc | 8 | $27,071 | 33.33% |
| Perfect Landscapes Llc | 8 | $26,624 | 33.33% |
| Rw Marine Construction Inc | 8 | $26,832 | 33.33% |
| East Gate Donut Llc | 8 | $26,208 | 33.33% |
| Ku Forming Inc | 8 | $25,480 | 33.33% |
| Ashoka | 7 | $77,849 | 29.17% |
| 2020 Company Llc | 7 | $92,405 | 29.17% |
| Psi International Inc | 7 | $105,530 | 30.43% |
| 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.