| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producers | 1 | $30,181 | 50.00% |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 1 | $43,597 | 50.00% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1 | $28,392 | 50.00% |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 1 | $127,088 | 100.00% |
| Bakers | 1 | $33,114 | 100.00% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | 1 | $43,930 | 100.00% |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 1 | $16,099 | 100.00% |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | 1 | $80,810 | 100.00% |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | 1 | $31,907 | 100.00% |
| Construction and Related Workers, All Other | 1 | $63,666 | 100.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | 1 | $51,667 | 12.50% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 1 | $88,504 | 12.50% |
| Dancers | 1 | $43,805 | 12.50% |
| Travel Guides | 1 | $23,442 | 12.50% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1 | $28,746 | 12.50% |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 1 | $27,872 | 12.50% |
| Loan Officers | 1 | $43,909 | 12.50% |
| Radiation Therapists | 1 | $80,350 | 12.50% |
| Credit Counselors | 1 | $47,736 | 12.50% |
| Statistical Assistants | 1 | $43,035 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 821 | $47,782 | 86.69% |
| Micron Technology Inc | 807 | $84,303 | 87.62% |
| Compunnel Software Group Inc | 747 | $91,641 | 87.27% |
| Ibm India Private Limited | 718 | $70,365 | 84.07% |
| Hcl America Inc | 714 | $86,461 | 86.44% |
| Amazon Data Services Inc | 706 | $96,477 | 89.14% |
| Deloitte Touche Llp | 704 | $77,542 | 92.75% |
| The University Of Virginia | 681 | $64,292 | 92.40% |
| Wal Mart Associates Inc | 673 | $108,693 | 92.45% |
| Amazon Development Center Us Inc | 651 | $104,726 | 90.79% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Tulips Usa Llc | 16 | $29,094 | 100.00% |
| Engel Family Farms | 15 | $23,995 | 100.00% |
| Watkins Nurseries Inc | 15 | $23,464 | 100.00% |
| Produce Of Carroll County | 15 | $23,896 | 100.00% |
| R Hart Hudson Farms Inc | 15 | $22,361 | 100.00% |
| Crown Orchard Company Llc | 14 | $29,029 | 100.00% |
| Walters Grain And Supply Co | 14 | $36,942 | 100.00% |
| Garners Produce Llc | 14 | $25,223 | 100.00% |
| Madison County Wines Llc | 14 | $23,816 | 100.00% |
| Saunders Brothers Inc | 14 | $22,113 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Realsoft Technologies Llc | 76 | $88,337 | 43.68% |
| Cgi Federal Inc | 74 | $87,447 | 43.27% |
| Hanusoft Inc | 74 | $88,297 | 44.58% |
| Atlas Wireless And Telecommunications Inc | 74 | $121,733 | 45.40% |
| Perficient Inc | 72 | $83,324 | 45.86% |
| Kpmg Llp | 67 | $96,713 | 43.23% |
| Csc Covansys Corporation | 63 | $103,680 | 42.28% |
| Apogee Medical Group Virginia Pc | 60 | $131,761 | 40.27% |
| Juniper Networks Us Inc | 59 | $100,766 | 39.86% |
| Supreme Tech Solutions Llc | 57 | $90,363 | 40.43% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 44 | $74,902 | 84.62% |
| Hog And Pig Farming | 44 | $36,824 | 84.62% |
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 43 | $56,884 | 86.00% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 43 | $86,426 | 89.58% |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 42 | $71,382 | 87.50% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 41 | $67,604 | 87.23% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 41 | $78,901 | 87.23% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 40 | $49,186 | 86.96% |
| Tax Preparation Services | 40 | $64,867 | 86.96% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 40 | $85,256 | 86.96% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 20 | $69,629 | 95.24% |
| Landscape Architectural Services | 20 | $40,307 | 95.24% |
| Caterers | 19 | $39,084 | 90.48% |
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 19 | $79,610 | 90.48% |
| Mobile Food Services | 19 | $20,113 | 90.48% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 19 | $83,216 | 90.48% |
| Water And Sewer Line And Related Structures Construction | 19 | $51,057 | 95.00% |
| Veterinary Services | 19 | $79,335 | 95.00% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 19 | $102,178 | 95.00% |
| Bread And Bakery Product Manufacturing | 19 | $33,578 | 100.00% |
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.