| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliable Software Resources Inc | 120 | $62,640 | 90.91% |
| Hcentive Inc | 119 | $87,011 | 90.15% |
| Techorbit Inc | 119 | $63,943 | 90.15% |
| Randstad Technologies Lp | 118 | $80,500 | 89.39% |
| Creative Information Technology Inc | 117 | $76,661 | 89.31% |
| Maxary Llc | 117 | $82,392 | 89.31% |
| Techstar Solutions Inc | 117 | $80,893 | 90.00% |
| Carfax Inc | 117 | $96,954 | 90.00% |
| Clutchpoint Llc | 116 | $68,646 | 89.23% |
| Drivestream Inc | 116 | $91,932 | 89.23% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Farm Inc | 2 | $20,332 | 100.00% |
| Banks Farm Inc Banks Charlie Ray | 2 | $20,176 | 100.00% |
| Shreckhise Brothers Inc | 2 | $31,169 | 100.00% |
| Alfonso Barajas | 2 | $25,917 | 100.00% |
| Amys Garden | 2 | $18,294 | 100.00% |
| Marcos Produce | 2 | $31,949 | 100.00% |
| Flo Ag Llc | 2 | $26,520 | 100.00% |
| Sjb Farms Inc | 2 | $31,949 | 100.00% |
| Ramiiisol Vineyards Llc | 2 | $31,169 | 100.00% |
| Painter Farms | 2 | $23,067 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Inc | 12 | $101,415 | 35.29% |
| Altruista Health Inc | 12 | $111,148 | 35.29% |
| Bechtel Global Corporation | 12 | $107,156 | 35.29% |
| Itdr Inc | 12 | $119,928 | 35.29% |
| Invexer Technology Inc | 12 | $73,911 | 36.36% |
| Mprsoft Inc | 12 | $124,317 | 36.36% |
| Apptium Technologies Llc | 12 | $114,698 | 36.36% |
| Rsa Security Llc | 12 | $103,211 | 36.36% |
| Uv Technology Solutions Inc | 12 | $122,852 | 36.36% |
| Altek Inc | 12 | $116,242 | 36.36% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 36 | $66,425 | 85.71% |
| Corporate Subsidiary And Regional Managing Offices | 35 | $75,952 | 85.37% |
| Advertising Public Relations And Related Services | 35 | $83,939 | 87.50% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 35 | $90,866 | 87.50% |
| Residential Remodelers | 34 | $63,083 | 87.18% |
| Industrial Building Construction | 33 | $73,116 | 84.62% |
| Civic And Social Organizations | 33 | $68,300 | 86.84% |
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 33 | $97,016 | 86.84% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 32 | $102,325 | 84.21% |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | 31 | $133,087 | 83.78% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 16 | $99,496 | 84.21% |
| Other Schools And Instruction | 16 | $50,682 | 88.89% |
| Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Long Distance | 16 | $115,400 | 88.89% |
| Car Washes | 16 | $45,232 | 88.89% |
| Used Household And Office Goods Moving | 15 | $71,502 | 88.24% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 15 | $91,621 | 88.24% |
| General Freight Trucking Local | 15 | $44,452 | 88.24% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 14 | $98,559 | 82.35% |
| Metal Coating Engraving Except Jewelry And Silverware And Allied Services To Manufacturers | 14 | $57,176 | 82.35% |
| Automotive Body Paint And Interior Repair And Maintenance | 14 | $50,066 | 87.50% |
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.