| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhsaya Inc | 362 | $65,380 | 94.03% |
| Nexus It Inc | 341 | $80,225 | 88.80% |
| George Mason University | 328 | $56,487 | 86.32% |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Advisory Services Llc | 328 | $95,260 | 88.89% |
| Successfactors Inc | 326 | $95,646 | 92.61% |
| Technogen Inc | 316 | $88,538 | 92.13% |
| Stratedge Inc | 310 | $64,533 | 93.09% |
| Cvent Inc | 303 | $90,428 | 91.54% |
| Iconma Llc | 295 | $82,651 | 89.39% |
| Gva Infotech Inc | 294 | $77,686 | 89.09% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marys Alpaca Llc | 9 | $26,460 | 100.00% |
| Loiss Produce Llc | 9 | $23,903 | 100.00% |
| Russell Orchards | 9 | $24,842 | 100.00% |
| Rouge River Farms Inc Va | 8 | $31,130 | 100.00% |
| Byrd Farm Enterprises Llc | 8 | $21,403 | 100.00% |
| Nichols Farm Llc | 8 | $27,079 | 100.00% |
| Samuel M Giles | 8 | $20,576 | 100.00% |
| Juan And Maria Pineda | 8 | $25,847 | 100.00% |
| Stephen W Gallmeyer | 8 | $30,176 | 100.00% |
| Tidewater Mulch Material Inc | 8 | $26,049 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alarmcom Inc | 35 | $98,413 | 38.46% |
| Ridge Business Solutions Llc | 34 | $114,049 | 37.36% |
| Sprint Nextel Corporation | 33 | $88,910 | 36.26% |
| Inovant Llc | 33 | $97,223 | 36.67% |
| Shamrock Lawn Landscaping Llc | 33 | $26,265 | 37.08% |
| Software Ag Usa Inc | 31 | $93,021 | 35.23% |
| Ken Systems Inc | 31 | $114,470 | 35.23% |
| The Corporate Executive Board | 30 | $97,750 | 34.48% |
| Primatics Financial Llc | 30 | $89,446 | 34.48% |
| Aecom Technical Services Inc | 30 | $80,025 | 34.48% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prefabricated Metal Building And Component Manufacturing | 6 | $77,740 | 75.00% |
| Agencies Brokerages And Other Insurance Related Activities | 6 | $66,772 | 75.00% |
| Telephone Answering Services | 6 | $110,656 | 75.00% |
| Scenic And Sightseeing Transportation Land | 6 | $67,974 | 85.71% |
| Technical And Trade Schools | 6 | $50,905 | 85.71% |
| Showcase Partition Shelving And Locker Manufacturing | 6 | $84,462 | 85.71% |
| Offices Of Podiatrists | 6 | $65,534 | 85.71% |
| Direct Life Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 6 | $104,014 | 85.71% |
| Printing And Related Support Activities | 6 | $81,536 | 85.71% |
| Public Finance Activities | 6 | $100,364 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Services And Drinking Places | 3 | $28,864 | 100.00% |
| Other General Government Support | 3 | $71,848 | 100.00% |
| Hardware Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $35,208 | 100.00% |
| Special Food Services | 3 | $36,240 | 100.00% |
| New Housing For Sale Builders | 2 | $102,336 | 66.67% |
| Waste Treatment And Disposal | 2 | $83,804 | 66.67% |
| Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance | 2 | $42,453 | 66.67% |
| Security Systems Services | 2 | $117,281 | 66.67% |
| Medical And Diagnostic Laboratories | 2 | $71,386 | 66.67% |
| Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing | 2 | $80,184 | 66.67% |
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.