| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | 197 | $53,455 | 83.12% |
| Accountants | 196 | $60,433 | 83.76% |
| Chemical Engineers | 193 | $79,159 | 85.02% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 190 | $60,405 | 85.20% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 182 | $126,036 | 83.87% |
| Database Architects | 182 | $97,100 | 83.87% |
| Construction Managers | 181 | $89,542 | 87.02% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 178 | $60,478 | 86.41% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 176 | $98,463 | 88.89% |
| Physicists | 171 | $56,991 | 86.80% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | 30 | $2,586,203 | 49.18% |
| Lawyers | 29 | $124,392 | 48.33% |
| Accountants | 27 | $65,297 | 45.76% |
| Carpenters | 26 | $45,509 | 45.61% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 26 | $37,788 | 45.61% |
| Electricians | 25 | $57,491 | 44.64% |
| Cost Estimators | 25 | $56,489 | 47.17% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 25 | $56,043 | 47.17% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 24 | $47,184 | 48.00% |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | 24 | $29,398 | 48.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hells Point Llc | 11 | $59,813 | 84.62% |
| Greentech Automotive Inc | 11 | $67,331 | 84.62% |
| Cloudeeva Inc | 11 | $56,165 | 84.62% |
| Lowe Hauptman Ham Llp | 11 | $69,712 | 84.62% |
| Italk Media Corporation | 11 | $48,082 | 84.62% |
| Cirrus Holdings Usa Llc | 11 | $56,270 | 84.62% |
| Oberthur Technologies Of America Corp | 11 | $105,857 | 84.62% |
| Sap Labs Llc | 11 | $101,495 | 84.62% |
| Infinite Computer Solutions | 11 | $78,560 | 84.62% |
| Daz Systems Inc | 11 | $127,373 | 84.62% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rz Cookies | 1 | $77,459 | 50.00% |
| Tlp Inc Dba Dragon Inn | 1 | $23,483 | 50.00% |
| Cj Home Services Inc | 1 | $22,194 | 50.00% |
| M Michell General Contractor Inc | 1 | $32,552 | 50.00% |
| Capital Interior Contractors Inc | 1 | $43,638 | 50.00% |
| Festival Enterprises Inc | 1 | $18,158 | 50.00% |
| North American Partners In Anesthesia Virginia Llc | 1 | $208,000 | 50.00% |
| Beirut Butchery Kitchen Inc | 1 | $38,896 | 50.00% |
| Spectrum Atc Corporation | 1 | $43,035 | 50.00% |
| Konecranes Inc | 1 | $59,987 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical And Emergency Centers | 9 | $57,655 | 90.00% |
| Other Communication And Energy Wire Manufacturing | 9 | $43,867 | 90.00% |
| Translation And Interpretation Services | 9 | $47,553 | 90.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Schools And Instruction | 9 | $51,921 | 90.00% |
| Hmo Medical Centers | 9 | $67,281 | 90.00% |
| Textile And Fabric Finishing Mills | 9 | $71,159 | 90.00% |
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 8 | $74,180 | 80.00% |
| Computer Storage Device Manufacturing | 8 | $106,217 | 80.00% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 8 | $84,638 | 80.00% |
| Janitorial Services | 8 | $79,274 | 80.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.