| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randstad Technologies Llc | 147 | $96,900 | 91.30% |
| Virginia Department Of Transportation | 144 | $72,580 | 90.00% |
| First Tek Inc | 144 | $75,117 | 90.57% |
| Cvs Rx Services Inc | 144 | $107,157 | 90.57% |
| Sriven Technologies Llc | 142 | $71,758 | 89.31% |
| Mastercard International Incorporated | 140 | $108,654 | 89.17% |
| Tanvi It Solutions Inc | 140 | $78,905 | 89.74% |
| Genworth North America Corporation | 139 | $93,493 | 89.68% |
| Global It Inc | 139 | $64,291 | 89.68% |
| Applet Systems Llc | 139 | $71,312 | 90.26% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| R S Seafood Inc | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Jp Farm Llc | 3 | $30,417 | 100.00% |
| Riverside Turf Llc | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Vanderhyde Dairy Inc | 3 | $30,417 | 100.00% |
| Tropical Treehouse Corp | 3 | $29,273 | 100.00% |
| Marker Miller Orchards Lp Llp | 3 | $23,192 | 100.00% |
| Guthrie Nursery Inc | 3 | $24,385 | 100.00% |
| Little Wicomico Oyster Llc | 3 | $24,932 | 100.00% |
| Goldenview Dairy Inc | 2 | $30,233 | 100.00% |
| Wescor Farm Operations Llc | 2 | $28,402 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costar Realty Information Inc | 15 | $94,120 | 36.59% |
| Nestl Usa Inc | 15 | $112,748 | 36.59% |
| Nii Holdings Inc | 14 | $109,491 | 34.15% |
| Gartner Inc | 14 | $107,344 | 35.00% |
| Airline Tariff Publishing Company | 14 | $98,665 | 35.00% |
| Leading Edge Systems Richmond | 14 | $77,746 | 35.00% |
| Cybertec Inc | 14 | $94,809 | 35.00% |
| Eai Technologies | 14 | $88,024 | 35.90% |
| Mindboard Inc | 14 | $114,908 | 35.90% |
| Consult America Inc | 14 | $116,573 | 35.90% |
| 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.