| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance Health Inc | 280 | $112,020 | 90.32% |
| Sapient Corporation | 279 | $99,995 | 91.48% |
| Oracle America Inc | 269 | $110,871 | 89.97% |
| Global Sumi Technologies Inc | 264 | $70,522 | 88.89% |
| Carilion Medical Center | 257 | $69,705 | 88.93% |
| Zillion Technologies Inc | 255 | $72,914 | 88.54% |
| Istream Solutions Inc | 247 | $88,176 | 86.06% |
| Navitas Business Consulting Inc | 242 | $73,195 | 84.32% |
| Indus Group Inc | 241 | $68,636 | 86.69% |
| Microstrategy Incorporated | 241 | $79,367 | 87.32% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Wireless Solutions | 28 | $81,506 | 34.15% |
| Digital Intelligence Systems Llc | 28 | $110,284 | 34.15% |
| Hcentive | 28 | $88,277 | 35.44% |
| Canopy One Solutions Inc | 27 | $110,476 | 34.62% |
| Symplicity Corporation | 26 | $82,178 | 33.33% |
| The Diligent Group Llc | 26 | $102,678 | 33.33% |
| Esvee Technologies Inc | 26 | $99,022 | 33.77% |
| American Institutes For Research | 26 | $61,222 | 33.77% |
| Salesforcecom | 25 | $311,477 | 32.89% |
| Columbia College | 25 | $55,648 | 32.89% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Help Services | 370 | $85,697 | 88.73% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 347 | $79,754 | 92.78% |
| Computer And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software Merchant Wholesalers | 340 | $95,756 | 92.39% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 326 | $93,896 | 89.32% |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 321 | $78,393 | 91.98% |
| Other Accounting Services | 310 | $78,300 | 89.34% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 295 | $74,826 | 85.26% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 291 | $73,544 | 88.72% |
| Professional Organizations | 277 | $92,964 | 86.02% |
| Credit Unions | 259 | $111,812 | 85.20% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 6 | $27,678 | 100.00% |
| Soybean Farming | 5 | $27,793 | 100.00% |
| Wineries | 5 | $34,832 | 100.00% |
| Aquaculture | 4 | $28,460 | 100.00% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 4 | $27,903 | 100.00% |
| Finfish Farming And Fish Hatcheries | 3 | $26,395 | 100.00% |
| Animal Production And Aquaculture | 3 | $30,493 | 100.00% |
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 3 | $26,881 | 100.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 3 | $29,273 | 100.00% |
| Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 3 | $29,973 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Unions | 30 | $103,491 | 17.96% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 28 | $64,470 | 18.54% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 26 | $96,858 | 17.22% |
| Business Associations | 25 | $90,700 | 17.01% |
| Food Service Contractors | 24 | $81,388 | 17.65% |
| Structural Steel And Precast Concrete Contractors | 24 | $37,016 | 18.05% |
| Automotive Mechanical And Electrical Repair And Maintenance | 23 | $41,121 | 17.83% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 23 | $26,177 | 17.83% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 22 | $83,316 | 18.03% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 22 | $45,815 | 18.64% |
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.