| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop Publishers | 1 | $33,155 | 50.00% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 1 | $33,987 | 50.00% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1 | $21,840 | 50.00% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $53,620 | 50.00% |
| Industrial Safety and Health Engineers | 1 | $64,168 | 50.00% |
| Allergists and Immunologists | 1 | $189,987 | 50.00% |
| Labor Relations Specialists | 1 | $72,155 | 50.00% |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | 1 | $85,030 | 50.00% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 1 | $53,872 | 50.00% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1 | $29,370 | 50.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | 1 | $22,942 | 12.50% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1 | $26,250 | 12.50% |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 1 | $63,586 | 12.50% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 1 | $46,093 | 12.50% |
| Electronics Engineering Technicians | 1 | $59,363 | 12.50% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $49,670 | 12.50% |
| Barbers | 1 | $26,978 | 12.50% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | 1 | $63,565 | 12.50% |
| Training and Development Managers | 1 | $122,450 | 12.50% |
| Insurance Sales Agents | 1 | $75,358 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istream Solutions Inc | 262 | $90,697 | 89.42% |
| James Madison University | 254 | $44,958 | 86.99% |
| Indus Group Inc | 249 | $69,396 | 85.86% |
| Navitas Business Consulting Inc | 249 | $74,188 | 86.76% |
| The College Of William And Mary | 242 | $46,654 | 84.32% |
| Microstrategy Incorporated | 241 | $79,367 | 86.38% |
| Hanusoft Inc | 239 | $60,741 | 85.97% |
| Dr Technologies Inc | 235 | $64,809 | 85.14% |
| Softthink Solutions Inc | 232 | $81,760 | 85.93% |
| Technical Strategies Inc | 231 | $76,423 | 85.87% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cabbage Farm | 7 | $24,933 | 100.00% |
| Oak Grove Ag Llc | 7 | $28,980 | 100.00% |
| Barajas Produce Llc | 7 | $30,436 | 100.00% |
| Marker Miller Orchard Lp Llp | 6 | $20,266 | 100.00% |
| Lucks Farm | 6 | $24,728 | 100.00% |
| Cross Keys Vineyards Llc | 6 | $27,522 | 100.00% |
| Snake Creek Farms | 6 | $19,434 | 100.00% |
| Glenmary Farm Llc | 6 | $28,590 | 100.00% |
| Abernethy Spencer Greenhouses Llc | 6 | $19,777 | 100.00% |
| Ricky Horton | 6 | $19,788 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whip Systems Llc Dba Aroghia Group Llc | 28 | $106,634 | 35.90% |
| Symplicity Corporation | 27 | $83,421 | 35.06% |
| The Diligent Group Llc | 27 | $103,248 | 35.53% |
| Teleworld Solutions Inc | 27 | $94,918 | 35.53% |
| Riverside Medical Group | 26 | $127,184 | 34.67% |
| Disys Solutions Inc | 26 | $97,669 | 35.14% |
| Globalgate It Solutions Llc | 26 | $111,543 | 35.14% |
| Sky Solutions Llc | 26 | $113,311 | 35.14% |
| Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc | 26 | $119,602 | 35.14% |
| Esvee Technologies Inc | 26 | $99,022 | 35.14% |
| 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.