| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Officers | 1 | $43,909 | 12.50% |
| Physicists | 1 | $86,382 | 12.50% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 1 | $42,578 | 12.50% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1 | $49,587 | 12.50% |
| Floor Sanders and Finishers | 1 | $30,597 | 12.50% |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | 1 | $54,683 | 12.50% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 28 | $71,548 | 38.36% |
| Venezuela | 27 | $65,211 | 40.91% |
| France | 27 | $90,475 | 42.86% |
| Sri Lanka | 25 | $68,743 | 42.37% |
| Australia | 25 | $97,817 | 43.10% |
| South Africa | 24 | $71,592 | 44.44% |
| Romania | 22 | $61,297 | 42.31% |
| Ireland | 22 | $90,315 | 44.00% |
| Ethiopia | 22 | $79,900 | 44.90% |
| Poland | 21 | $73,193 | 42.86% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.