| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 216 | $48,970 | 84.71% |
| Marketing Managers | 216 | $119,131 | 86.75% |
| Construction Managers | 207 | $91,789 | 83.47% |
| Chemical Engineers | 206 | $80,583 | 83.74% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 201 | $127,578 | 83.40% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 200 | $62,018 | 84.03% |
| Physicists | 198 | $59,904 | 83.54% |
| Cost Estimators | 194 | $61,365 | 85.46% |
| Accountants | 194 | $60,236 | 85.84% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 190 | $60,405 | 87.56% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers | 33 | $125,058 | 51.56% |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 30 | $20,289 | 47.62% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 28 | $37,769 | 45.16% |
| Cost Estimators | 28 | $57,119 | 45.16% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 28 | $61,050 | 45.90% |
| Carpenters | 27 | $45,899 | 47.37% |
| Accountants | 27 | $65,297 | 48.21% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 26 | $56,134 | 49.06% |
| Training and Development Specialists | 26 | $61,201 | 50.98% |
| Electricians | 25 | $57,491 | 49.02% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulab Inc | 167 | $57,755 | 91.76% |
| 3i Infotech Inc | 163 | $71,836 | 91.57% |
| Xceltech Inc | 162 | $64,736 | 91.53% |
| Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc | 161 | $78,493 | 90.96% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | 161 | $132,367 | 91.48% |
| 22nd Century Technologies Inc | 160 | $79,821 | 90.91% |
| Uniplus Consultants Inc | 159 | $91,403 | 90.34% |
| Teleworld Solutions Inc | 159 | $85,368 | 91.38% |
| Adp Technology Services Inc | 158 | $90,926 | 90.80% |
| Varnar Inc | 158 | $71,186 | 91.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Saucedo Sons Trucking Inc | 3 | $31,401 | 100.00% |
| Longview Orchard Llc | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| C B Farms | 3 | $21,453 | 100.00% |
| Stone Tower Winery Llc | 3 | $27,428 | 100.00% |
| Lights Farms Inc | 3 | $21,313 | 100.00% |
| Beechland Farms Ii Partners | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Nelson Pleitez | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Glass House Winery Llc | 3 | $18,752 | 100.00% |
| Nokomis Farms | 3 | $22,402 | 100.00% |
| Sion House Farm Llc | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sp Global Market Intelligence Inc | 17 | $110,235 | 36.96% |
| Va Department Of Transportation | 17 | $74,371 | 36.96% |
| Accentuate It Solutions Llc | 17 | $104,577 | 36.96% |
| Ciphernine Inc | 17 | $114,600 | 36.96% |
| Granules Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 17 | $83,600 | 36.96% |
| Aetna Resources Llc | 17 | $120,937 | 36.96% |
| Chris Lawn Care Inc | 17 | $25,577 | 37.78% |
| Halvik Corp | 16 | $110,925 | 35.56% |
| Synaptein Solutions Incorporated | 16 | $108,651 | 35.56% |
| Netlogic Solutions Inc | 16 | $106,479 | 35.56% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterers | 10 | $48,888 | 90.91% |
| Lessors Of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets Except Copyrighted Works | 10 | $108,364 | 90.91% |
| Grantmaking And Giving Services | 10 | $68,112 | 90.91% |
| Legal Counsel And Prosecution | 10 | $90,426 | 90.91% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 10 | $91,942 | 90.91% |
| Surveying And Mapping Except Geophysical Services | 10 | $68,517 | 90.91% |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 10 | $64,191 | 90.91% |
| Telemarketing Bureaus And Other Contact Centers | 10 | $117,556 | 90.91% |
| Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing | 9 | $54,741 | 81.82% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 9 | $71,379 | 81.82% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing | 4 | $62,827 | 80.00% |
| Animal Except Poultry Slaughtering | 4 | $19,053 | 80.00% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 4 | $116,418 | 80.00% |
| Printing And Related Support Activities | 4 | $58,911 | 80.00% |
| Building Inspection Services | 4 | $62,348 | 100.00% |
| Unlaminated Plastics Film And Sheet Except Packaging Manufacturing | 4 | $72,046 | 100.00% |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | 4 | $47,939 | 100.00% |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | 4 | $96,803 | 100.00% |
| Household And Institutional Furniture And Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing | 4 | $52,286 | 100.00% |
| Human Rights Organizations | 4 | $96,813 | 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.