| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineers | 183 | $84,354 | 84.72% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 183 | $44,689 | 86.32% |
| Database Architects | 181 | $97,181 | 86.19% |
| Financial Managers | 180 | $126,070 | 87.38% |
| Sales Managers | 178 | $90,371 | 86.41% |
| Chemists | 177 | $69,872 | 88.06% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 175 | $98,456 | 87.50% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 170 | $46,579 | 88.08% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 163 | $51,468 | 85.34% |
| Logisticians | 163 | $69,774 | 88.11% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | 25 | $57,491 | 50.00% |
| Bakers | 25 | $25,262 | 50.00% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 24 | $28,546 | 48.98% |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | 24 | $29,398 | 50.00% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 24 | $38,272 | 50.00% |
| Logisticians | 23 | $77,755 | 48.94% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 23 | $90,296 | 48.94% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 23 | $40,370 | 48.94% |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 23 | $47,596 | 50.00% |
| Chemical Engineers | 22 | $89,326 | 47.83% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 5,517 | $92,333 | 92.17% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 3,546 | $92,985 | 98.47% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 2,970 | $86,755 | 96.30% |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc | 2,876 | $88,151 | 95.11% |
| Infosys Limited | 2,526 | $70,290 | 97.79% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 2,512 | $87,230 | 98.66% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 2,322 | $95,244 | 94.16% |
| Wipro Limited | 2,232 | $75,947 | 92.92% |
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 2,150 | $104,429 | 95.85% |
| Ust Global Inc | 1,927 | $66,151 | 95.63% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Agricultural Growers Association Inc | 47 | $29,686 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc | 36 | $25,515 | 100.00% |
| Mt Clifton Fruit Company Llc | 34 | $24,061 | 100.00% |
| Timber Ridge Fruit Farm Llc | 32 | $25,311 | 100.00% |
| West Oaks Farm Llc | 28 | $25,751 | 100.00% |
| Fitzgeralds Orchards | 26 | $25,127 | 100.00% |
| David Mann | 26 | $24,514 | 100.00% |
| Horton Vineyards Inc | 26 | $24,885 | 100.00% |
| Silver Creek Orchards Inc | 24 | $25,667 | 100.00% |
| Springwood Farms Llc | 24 | $24,716 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services Llc | 1,442 | $84,015 | 100.00% |
| Anthem Inc | 411 | $101,255 | 35.55% |
| Idexcel Inc | 370 | $103,132 | 70.48% |
| Sweet Virginia Care Llc | 266 | $24,378 | 56.96% |
| Rei Systems Inc | 237 | $106,050 | 57.66% |
| Asta Crs Inc | 180 | $103,639 | 46.15% |
| Capital One National Association | 174 | $81,852 | 47.03% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 171 | $114,093 | 46.85% |
| Hadiamondstar Software Solutions Llc | 166 | $112,790 | 55.33% |
| Lancesoft Inc | 163 | $104,301 | 56.60% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Personal Care Services | 4 | $59,348 | 80.00% |
| Motorcycle Bicycle And Parts Manufacturing | 4 | $104,900 | 80.00% |
| Glass And Glazing Contractors | 4 | $75,192 | 80.00% |
| Conveyor And Conveying Equipment Manufacturing | 4 | $59,873 | 80.00% |
| Automotive Parts Accessories And Tire Retailers | 4 | $107,807 | 80.00% |
| Painting And Wall Covering Contractors | 4 | $56,789 | 80.00% |
| Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 4 | $124,930 | 80.00% |
| Promoters Of Performing Arts Sports And Similar Events Without Facilities | 4 | $42,755 | 80.00% |
| Drywall And Insulation Contractors | 4 | $76,617 | 80.00% |
| Other Concrete Product Manufacturing | 4 | $80,044 | 80.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel Manufacturing | 1 | $89,643 | 50.00% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Canning | 1 | $83,221 | 50.00% |
| Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 1 | $40,518 | 50.00% |
| Wired And Wireless Telecommunications Carriers Except Satellite | 1 | $58,157 | 50.00% |
| Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing | 1 | $52,603 | 50.00% |
| Mining Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $51,917 | 50.00% |
| Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | 1 | $98,550 | 50.00% |
| Jewelry And Silverware Manufacturing | 1 | $27,602 | 50.00% |
| Social Assistance | 1 | $69,243 | 50.00% |
| Navigational Measuring Electromedical And Control Instruments Manufacturing | 1 | $127,338 | 50.00% |
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.