| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineering Technicians | 1 | $106,200 | 100.00% |
| Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 1 | $124,405 | 100.00% |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 1 | $127,088 | 100.00% |
| Pathologists | 1 | $138,570 | 100.00% |
| Security Managers | 1 | $163,176 | 100.00% |
| Allergists and Immunologists | 1 | $189,987 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vervenest Technologies Inc | 10 | $94,732 | 90.91% |
| Gsk Solutions Inc | 10 | $90,642 | 90.91% |
| E2open Llc | 10 | $105,009 | 90.91% |
| Techno Talent Inc | 10 | $96,366 | 90.91% |
| Applied Engineering Management Corporation | 10 | $103,430 | 90.91% |
| Tek Excel Inc | 10 | $110,471 | 90.91% |
| Navitas Business Consultinginc | 10 | $102,739 | 90.91% |
| Ovs Technologies Inc | 9 | $103,746 | 81.82% |
| Etech Global It Solutions Llc | 9 | $89,634 | 81.82% |
| Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company | 9 | $109,016 | 81.82% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nira Inc | 1 | $135,491 | 50.00% |
| Aa Builders Llc | 1 | $75,795 | 50.00% |
| Petromina Llc | 1 | $74,277 | 50.00% |
| Winchester Farm Ii Llc | 1 | $27,144 | 50.00% |
| Shub Karaj Inc | 1 | $64,293 | 50.00% |
| Software Quality Experts Llc | 1 | $76,731 | 50.00% |
| Ad Fontes Educational Trust | 1 | $49,480 | 50.00% |
| Community Associations Institute | 1 | $113,755 | 50.00% |
| Green Touch Builders | 1 | $60,341 | 50.00% |
| Terra Nebulo Vineyards Llc | 1 | $43,181 | 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.