| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Managers | 1 | $163,176 | 100.00% |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | 1 | $48,360 | 100.00% |
| Biochemical Engineers | 1 | $56,451 | 100.00% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 1 | $72,072 | 100.00% |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | 1 | $31,200 | 100.00% |
| Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 1 | $34,154 | 100.00% |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 1 | $64,272 | 100.00% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 1 | $56,909 | 100.00% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 1 | $34,320 | 100.00% |
| Production Workers, All Other | 1 | $18,554 | 100.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | 1 | $23,400 | 12.50% |
| Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic | 1 | $48,422 | 12.50% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 1 | $57,512 | 12.50% |
| Legal Secretaries | 1 | $87,610 | 12.50% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 1 | $29,266 | 12.50% |
| Nursery Workers | 1 | $17,181 | 12.50% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cote D'ivoire | 1 | $71,531 | 50.00% |
| Guyana | 1 | $36,005 | 50.00% |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | $135,491 | 50.00% |
| Sudan | 1 | $68,078 | 50.00% |
| Kuwait | 1 | $115,814 | 50.00% |
| Madagascar | 1 | $22,402 | 50.00% |
| Barbados | 1 | $38,522 | 50.00% |
| Cyprus | 1 | $52,416 | 50.00% |
| Estonia | 1 | $50,898 | 50.00% |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | $94,182 | 50.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 5,517 | $92,333 | 92.17% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 3,546 | $92,985 | 98.47% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 2,970 | $86,755 | 96.30% |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc | 2,876 | $88,151 | 95.11% |
| Infosys Limited | 2,526 | $70,290 | 97.79% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 2,512 | $87,230 | 98.66% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 2,322 | $95,244 | 94.16% |
| Wipro Limited | 2,232 | $75,947 | 92.92% |
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 2,150 | $104,429 | 95.85% |
| Ust Global Inc | 1,927 | $66,151 | 95.63% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Agricultural Growers Association Inc | 47 | $29,686 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc | 36 | $25,515 | 100.00% |
| Mt Clifton Fruit Company Llc | 34 | $24,061 | 100.00% |
| Timber Ridge Fruit Farm Llc | 32 | $25,311 | 100.00% |
| West Oaks Farm Llc | 28 | $25,751 | 100.00% |
| Fitzgeralds Orchards | 26 | $25,127 | 100.00% |
| David Mann | 26 | $24,514 | 100.00% |
| Horton Vineyards Inc | 26 | $24,885 | 100.00% |
| Silver Creek Orchards Inc | 24 | $25,667 | 100.00% |
| Springwood Farms Llc | 24 | $24,716 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 1,442 | $84,015 | 100.00% |
| Anthem Inc | 411 | $101,255 | 35.55% |
| Idexcel Inc | 370 | $103,132 | 70.48% |
| Sweet Virginia Care Llc | 266 | $24,378 | 56.96% |
| Rei Systems Inc | 237 | $106,050 | 57.66% |
| Asta Crs Inc | 180 | $103,639 | 46.15% |
| Capital One National Association | 174 | $81,852 | 47.03% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 171 | $114,093 | 46.85% |
| Hadiamondstar Software Solutions Llc | 166 | $112,790 | 55.33% |
| Lancesoft Inc | 163 | $104,301 | 56.60% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 396 | $72,881 | 87.61% |
| Credit Unions | 387 | $115,343 | 96.51% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 370 | $81,722 | 92.50% |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 366 | $80,252 | 92.66% |
| Computer And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software Merchant Wholesalers | 351 | $96,608 | 89.31% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 344 | $95,896 | 89.35% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 335 | $77,785 | 88.86% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 320 | $73,654 | 87.91% |
| Other Accounting Services | 320 | $79,900 | 88.64% |
| Architectural Services | 284 | $56,673 | 81.14% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture | 8 | $30,672 | 100.00% |
| Berry Except Strawberry Farming | 7 | $23,682 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 6 | $27,678 | 100.00% |
| Soybean Farming | 5 | $27,793 | 100.00% |
| Hog And Pig Farming | 4 | $31,138 | 100.00% |
| Soil Preparation Planting And Cultivating | 4 | $30,701 | 100.00% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 4 | $27,903 | 100.00% |
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 3 | $26,881 | 100.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 3 | $29,273 | 100.00% |
| Animal Production And Aquaculture | 3 | $30,493 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Direct Insurance Except Life Health And Medical Carriers | 161 | $95,355 | 89.94% |
| Residential Building Construction | 152 | $45,054 | 84.92% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 142 | $61,645 | 88.20% |
| Educational Support Services | 141 | $82,393 | 92.76% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 138 | $69,780 | 97.18% |
| Drycleaning And Laundry Services Except Coin Operated | 136 | $29,609 | 96.45% |
| Financial Transactions Processing Reserve And Clearinghouse Activities | 129 | $102,075 | 93.48% |
| Religious Organizations | 119 | $38,522 | 87.50% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 118 | $80,985 | 91.47% |
| Temporary Help Services | 113 | $108,307 | 94.96% |
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.