| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174,538 | 89.42% | $81,396 | H-1B |
| 17,704 | 9.07% | $93,891 | PERM |
| 1,488 | 0.76% | $24,851 | H-2A |
| 1,462 | 0.75% | $94,307 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Virginia has seen a total of 195,192 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Virginia is the H-1B visa with 174,538 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.42% of Virginia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 17,704 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 9.07% of Virginia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 1 | $55,765 | 100.00% |
| Biochemical Engineers | 1 | $56,451 | 100.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 1 | $56,597 | 100.00% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 1 | $56,909 | 100.00% |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | 1 | $56,930 | 100.00% |
| Automotive Engineers | 1 | $57,512 | 100.00% |
| Copy Writers | 1 | $57,637 | 100.00% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 1 | $57,866 | 100.00% |
| Acute Care Nurses | 1 | $60,674 | 100.00% |
| Energy Brokers | 1 | $61,485 | 100.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,419 | $114,352 | 45.39% |
| China | 685 | $83,408 | 45.36% |
| South Korea | 405 | $37,966 | 30.04% |
| El Salvador | 341 | $259,605 | 45.35% |
| Mexico | 278 | $42,811 | 43.37% |
| Nepal | 212 | $74,909 | 40.54% |
| Pakistan | 209 | $67,215 | 42.57% |
| Philippines | 209 | $51,448 | 44.19% |
| Canada | 149 | $88,357 | 41.97% |
| Brazil | 94 | $62,514 | 40.17% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softhq | 11 | $69,281 | 84.62% |
| Talent It Services Inc | 11 | $89,789 | 84.62% |
| Anu Software Consultants Inc | 11 | $74,117 | 84.62% |
| Chartway Federal Credit Union | 11 | $64,704 | 84.62% |
| Niftek Inc | 11 | $82,543 | 84.62% |
| I 5 Tech Inc | 11 | $81,853 | 84.62% |
| Saligram Systems Inc | 11 | $90,337 | 84.62% |
| Infosynergy Inc | 11 | $62,550 | 84.62% |
| Icrossing Inc | 11 | $98,394 | 84.62% |
| Fortinet Inc | 11 | $120,989 | 84.62% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason D Baker Construction Co Llc | 1 | $45,677 | 50.00% |
| Apple Inc | 1 | $196,082 | 50.00% |
| Nationwide Tire Auto Of Vandorn Dba Nta Of Vandorn Exxon | 1 | $152,027 | 50.00% |
| Commercial Waterproofing Inc | 1 | $50,752 | 50.00% |
| Dixon Hughes Goodman | 1 | $74,048 | 50.00% |
| Lufthansa German Airlines | 1 | $76,648 | 50.00% |
| Myhoa T Baird | 1 | $28,371 | 50.00% |
| Crypsis Digital Security Llc Dba Crypsis Group | 1 | $95,888 | 50.00% |
| County Waste Llc | 1 | $40,851 | 50.00% |
| Mary Baldwin University | 1 | $39,090 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Legal Services | 68 | $64,810 | 81.93% |
| Employment Placement Agencies | 68 | $81,003 | 83.95% |
| Legal Services | 68 | $62,372 | 83.95% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 66 | $131,368 | 82.50% |
| Research And Development In Biotechnology Except Nanobiotechnology | 66 | $89,166 | 82.50% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 66 | $98,081 | 82.50% |
| Veterinary Services | 65 | $91,000 | 83.33% |
| Computer Training | 65 | $67,995 | 83.33% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 65 | $62,434 | 83.33% |
| Media Representatives | 63 | $94,372 | 84.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade Agents And Brokers | 7 | $55,881 | 21.88% |
| Employment Placement Agencies And Executive Search Services | 7 | $75,147 | 21.88% |
| Lumber Plywood Millwork And Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $75,266 | 21.88% |
| Administration Of Human Resource Programs Except Education Public Health And Veterans Affairs Programs | 7 | $54,558 | 22.58% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 7 | $111,928 | 23.33% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 7 | $86,806 | 23.33% |
| Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | 6 | $24,558 | 20.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 6 | $30,704 | 20.69% |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 6 | $113,464 | 20.69% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $92,019 | 21.43% |
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 $81,396. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.