| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Technicians | 2 | $28,091 | 100.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 2 | $30,597 | 100.00% |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 2 | $45,480 | 100.00% |
| Microsystems Engineers | 2 | $75,577 | 100.00% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 2 | $53,342 | 100.00% |
| Printing Press Operators | 2 | $34,549 | 100.00% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | 2 | $51,709 | 100.00% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 1 | $24,981 | 50.00% |
| Retail Salespersons | 1 | $26,624 | 50.00% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 1 | $52,062 | 50.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1 | $28,746 | 12.50% |
| Athletic Trainers | 1 | $31,950 | 12.50% |
| Fundraisers | 1 | $95,930 | 12.50% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 1 | $21,050 | 12.50% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | 1 | $22,942 | 12.50% |
| Reporters and Correspondents | 1 | $59,987 | 12.50% |
| Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers | 1 | $51,210 | 12.50% |
| Watch Repairers | 1 | $38,418 | 12.50% |
| Mining Machine Operators, All Other | 1 | $29,598 | 12.50% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 1 | $45,080 | 12.50% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrilliance Llc | 10 | $75,074 | 90.91% |
| International Registries Inc | 9 | $139,324 | 81.82% |
| Byond Inc | 9 | $80,847 | 81.82% |
| Splunk Inc | 9 | $123,080 | 81.82% |
| National Capital Legal Services Inc | 9 | $53,269 | 81.82% |
| Rummel Klepper Amp Kahl Llp | 9 | $68,593 | 81.82% |
| California University Of Management And Sciences | 9 | $65,809 | 81.82% |
| Itvision Inc | 9 | $70,840 | 81.82% |
| Materials Software Systems Inc | 9 | $62,301 | 81.82% |
| Iteans America Llc | 9 | $95,493 | 81.82% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveton Baptist Church | 1 | $23,837 | 50.00% |
| Crestline Hotels Resorts Llc | 1 | $101,504 | 50.00% |
| American National University | 1 | $34,736 | 50.00% |
| Lisbeth Beauty Salon Llc | 1 | $19,635 | 50.00% |
| Pistahouse | 1 | $72,384 | 50.00% |
| 7eleven | 1 | $51,126 | 50.00% |
| A A Transfer Inc | 1 | $18,886 | 50.00% |
| Bistro 1521 Llc Dba Bistro 1521 Restobar Philippine Cuisine | 1 | $40,539 | 50.00% |
| Pacem Solution International Llc | 1 | $103,043 | 50.00% |
| Cp Offroad Specialists And Auto Repair Llc | 1 | $53,102 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Architectural Woodwork And Millwork Manufacturing | 14 | $63,993 | 87.50% |
| Wineries | 14 | $59,831 | 87.50% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 13 | $63,341 | 81.25% |
| Wind Electric Power Generation | 13 | $105,318 | 81.25% |
| Small Arms Ordnance And Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing | 13 | $86,400 | 81.25% |
| Other Support Activities For Air Transportation | 13 | $103,622 | 86.67% |
| Automobile And Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 13 | $107,804 | 86.67% |
| Voluntary Health Organizations | 13 | $66,098 | 86.67% |
| Limousine Service | 13 | $56,192 | 86.67% |
| Other Specialized Design Services | 13 | $71,837 | 86.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $63,482 | 100.00% |
| Other Support Activities For Road Transportation | 5 | $46,205 | 83.33% |
| Administration Of Urban Planning And Community And Rural Development | 5 | $42,320 | 83.33% |
| Civic And Social Organizations | 5 | $80,579 | 83.33% |
| Specialty Except Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 5 | $59,588 | 83.33% |
| Legal Counsel And Prosecution | 5 | $75,616 | 83.33% |
| Air Conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial And Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 5 | $88,620 | 83.33% |
| Investigation And Personal Background Check Services | 5 | $98,014 | 83.33% |
| Retail Trade | 5 | $45,806 | 83.33% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | 5 | $22,710 | 83.33% |
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.