| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kforce Inc | 94 | $88,340 | 91.26% |
| Lussotech Llc | 93 | $90,364 | 90.29% |
| University Of Richmond | 93 | $57,400 | 91.18% |
| Citrix Software Inc | 93 | $48,904 | 91.18% |
| Mmc Systems Inc | 92 | $57,016 | 90.20% |
| Ntt Data Inc | 91 | $94,824 | 89.22% |
| Harris Corporation | 91 | $71,303 | 89.22% |
| Sky Solutions Llc | 91 | $68,740 | 90.10% |
| Cyma Systems Inc | 91 | $88,292 | 90.10% |
| Bytefield Inc | 91 | $62,314 | 90.10% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worrell Family Farms Llc | 1 | $20,134 | 100.00% |
| Moerings Usa Llc | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Virginia Agricultural Growers Assn Inc | 1 | $15,080 | 100.00% |
| Ramsey Herbert R | 1 | $20,176 | 100.00% |
| Crimson Lane Vineyard Llc | 1 | $31,013 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vk22 | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| Frederick County Fruit Growers Association Inc | 1 | $19,947 | 100.00% |
| George Ferguson | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vv22 | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| Bonnie Plants Llc 44 | 1 | $31,013 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Tek Llc | 8 | $88,447 | 29.63% |
| Boat America Corporation | 8 | $74,641 | 29.63% |
| Grant Thornton Llp | 8 | $94,268 | 30.77% |
| Innovative Network Solutions Inc | 8 | $101,587 | 30.77% |
| Jl Tree Service Inc | 8 | $43,753 | 30.77% |
| Landon Ip Inc | 8 | $52,824 | 30.77% |
| Regent University | 8 | $48,940 | 30.77% |
| Benihana | 8 | $0 | 30.77% |
| Mcafee Inc | 8 | $93,868 | 30.77% |
| Armedia Llc | 8 | $123,976 | 30.77% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department Stores | 142 | $125,687 | 91.03% |
| Regulation And Administration Of Transportation Programs | 141 | $72,987 | 90.97% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 139 | $94,078 | 92.05% |
| Office Administrative Services | 133 | $76,023 | 91.72% |
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 129 | $100,640 | 91.49% |
| Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | 128 | $111,192 | 91.43% |
| Administration Of Public Health Programs | 127 | $87,670 | 92.70% |
| Insurance Agencies And Brokerages | 123 | $80,300 | 91.79% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 116 | $92,531 | 86.57% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 116 | $69,540 | 88.55% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tile And Terrazzo Contractors | 55 | $65,162 | 96.49% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 54 | $60,863 | 98.18% |
| Insurance Agencies And Brokerages | 54 | $82,462 | 98.18% |
| Architectural Services | 50 | $61,660 | 92.59% |
| All Other Personal Services | 47 | $41,176 | 87.04% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 47 | $101,505 | 94.00% |
| Other Building Finishing Contractors | 46 | $38,403 | 97.87% |
| Offices Of Physicians | 46 | $120,972 | 97.87% |
| Administration Of Public Health Programs | 46 | $81,194 | 100.00% |
| Child Care Services | 44 | $31,992 | 95.65% |
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.