| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers | 25 | $25,262 | 50.00% |
| Electricians | 25 | $57,491 | 50.00% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 24 | $28,546 | 48.98% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 24 | $38,272 | 50.00% |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | 24 | $29,398 | 50.00% |
| Logisticians | 23 | $77,755 | 48.94% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 23 | $40,370 | 48.94% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 23 | $90,296 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randstad Technologies Llc | 147 | $96,900 | 91.30% |
| Virginia Department Of Transportation | 144 | $72,580 | 90.00% |
| First Tek Inc | 144 | $75,117 | 90.57% |
| Cvs Rx Services Inc | 144 | $107,157 | 90.57% |
| Sriven Technologies Llc | 142 | $71,758 | 89.31% |
| Mastercard International Incorporated | 140 | $108,654 | 89.17% |
| Tanvi It Solutions Inc | 140 | $78,905 | 89.74% |
| Genworth North America Corporation | 139 | $93,493 | 89.68% |
| Global It Inc | 139 | $64,291 | 89.68% |
| Applet Systems Llc | 139 | $71,312 | 90.26% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| R S Seafood Inc | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Jp Farm Llc | 3 | $30,417 | 100.00% |
| Riverside Turf Llc | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Vanderhyde Dairy Inc | 3 | $30,417 | 100.00% |
| Tropical Treehouse Corp | 3 | $29,273 | 100.00% |
| Marker Miller Orchards Lp Llp | 3 | $23,192 | 100.00% |
| Guthrie Nursery Inc | 3 | $24,385 | 100.00% |
| Little Wicomico Oyster Llc | 3 | $24,932 | 100.00% |
| Goldenview Dairy Inc | 2 | $30,233 | 100.00% |
| Wescor Farm Operations Llc | 2 | $28,402 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costar Realty Information Inc | 15 | $94,120 | 36.59% |
| Nestl Usa Inc | 15 | $112,748 | 36.59% |
| Nii Holdings Inc | 14 | $109,491 | 34.15% |
| Gartner Inc | 14 | $107,344 | 35.00% |
| Airline Tariff Publishing Company | 14 | $98,665 | 35.00% |
| Leading Edge Systems Richmond | 14 | $77,746 | 35.00% |
| Cybertec Inc | 14 | $94,809 | 35.00% |
| Eai Technologies | 14 | $88,024 | 35.90% |
| Mindboard Inc | 14 | $114,908 | 35.90% |
| Consult America Inc | 14 | $116,573 | 35.90% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty Salons | 12 | $57,013 | 80.00% |
| Limited Service Restaurants | 12 | $71,931 | 85.71% |
| Taxi And Ridesharing Services | 12 | $86,939 | 85.71% |
| General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | 12 | $77,077 | 85.71% |
| Water And Sewer Line And Related Structures Construction | 12 | $65,470 | 85.71% |
| Cut And Sew Apparel Manufacturing | 12 | $74,457 | 85.71% |
| All Other Food Manufacturing | 12 | $99,233 | 85.71% |
| Armored Car Services | 12 | $90,095 | 85.71% |
| Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | 12 | $105,693 | 85.71% |
| Title Abstract And Settlement Offices | 12 | $58,455 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation And Warehousing | 5 | $45,585 | 83.33% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 5 | $25,131 | 83.33% |
| Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing | 5 | $39,154 | 83.33% |
| Credit Bureaus | 5 | $135,096 | 83.33% |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | 5 | $72,800 | 83.33% |
| Hair Nail And Skin Care Services | 5 | $34,828 | 83.33% |
| Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing | 5 | $50,236 | 83.33% |
| Ready Mix Concrete Manufacturing | 5 | $36,021 | 83.33% |
| Blood And Organ Banks | 5 | $85,010 | 83.33% |
| Framing Contractors | 5 | $45,588 | 83.33% |
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.