| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family and General Practitioners | 114 | $131,343 | 83.82% |
| Technical Writers | 112 | $63,396 | 85.50% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 109 | $64,421 | 84.50% |
| Actuaries | 108 | $88,536 | 87.80% |
| Engineers, All Other | 103 | $68,718 | 85.12% |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | 103 | $88,818 | 85.83% |
| Veterinarians | 90 | $71,761 | 84.11% |
| Survey Researchers | 89 | $56,198 | 83.96% |
| Chief Executives | 86 | $148,910 | 81.90% |
| Psychiatrists | 86 | $136,341 | 82.69% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | 18 | $60,115 | 47.37% |
| Cooks, Private Household | 18 | $34,372 | 47.37% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 17 | $70,023 | 45.95% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 16 | $47,563 | 43.24% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 16 | $39,152 | 43.24% |
| Occupational Therapists | 16 | $69,701 | 44.44% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 16 | $24,006 | 44.44% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 16 | $23,534 | 44.44% |
| Chemists | 16 | $84,061 | 44.44% |
| Personal Care Aides | 16 | $23,815 | 44.44% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabcare Group East Llc | 8 | $85,155 | 88.89% |
| Hire It People Llc | 8 | $84,196 | 88.89% |
| Real Technologies Inc | 8 | $83,553 | 88.89% |
| Raven Software Solutions Inc | 8 | $78,887 | 88.89% |
| Cytel Inc | 8 | $95,750 | 88.89% |
| Televate Llc | 8 | $92,110 | 88.89% |
| Genius Minds Llc | 8 | $78,197 | 88.89% |
| Npv Staffing Llc | 8 | $87,027 | 88.89% |
| Covetit Inc | 8 | $88,566 | 88.89% |
| Solution It Inc | 8 | $83,691 | 88.89% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remax Real Estate Inc | 1 | $104,582 | 50.00% |
| The Stone Studio Llc | 1 | $55,702 | 50.00% |
| Azteca Grill Inc | 1 | $22,402 | 50.00% |
| Sp Global Inc | 1 | $102,877 | 50.00% |
| Northsouth Construction Inc | 1 | $65,520 | 50.00% |
| Hitachi Energy Usa Inc | 1 | $115,294 | 50.00% |
| Arcis 2 Llc | 1 | $33,010 | 50.00% |
| Nova Fireplace And Stove Inc | 1 | $43,451 | 50.00% |
| Global Geotechnical Consultants | 1 | $65,915 | 50.00% |
| Azars Natural Foods Inc | 1 | $36,525 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Legal Services | 68 | $64,810 | 81.93% |
| Employment Placement Agencies | 68 | $81,003 | 83.95% |
| Legal Services | 68 | $62,372 | 83.95% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 66 | $131,368 | 82.50% |
| Research And Development In Biotechnology Except Nanobiotechnology | 66 | $89,166 | 82.50% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 66 | $98,081 | 82.50% |
| Veterinary Services | 65 | $91,000 | 83.33% |
| Computer Training | 65 | $67,995 | 83.33% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 65 | $62,434 | 83.33% |
| Media Representatives | 63 | $94,372 | 84.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade Agents And Brokers | 7 | $55,881 | 21.88% |
| Employment Placement Agencies And Executive Search Services | 7 | $75,147 | 21.88% |
| Lumber Plywood Millwork And Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $75,266 | 21.88% |
| Administration Of Human Resource Programs Except Education Public Health And Veterans Affairs Programs | 7 | $54,558 | 22.58% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 7 | $111,928 | 23.33% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 7 | $86,806 | 23.33% |
| Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | 6 | $24,558 | 20.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 6 | $30,704 | 20.69% |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 6 | $113,464 | 20.69% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $92,019 | 21.43% |
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.