| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 122 | $66,988 | 84.72% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 120 | $46,270 | 86.96% |
| Technical Writers | 119 | $64,218 | 86.23% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 114 | $131,343 | 83.82% |
| Actuaries | 112 | $89,823 | 82.96% |
| Engineers, All Other | 108 | $69,592 | 85.71% |
| Veterinarians | 103 | $73,436 | 81.75% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 99 | $61,371 | 83.90% |
| Survey Researchers | 96 | $57,514 | 84.96% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 95 | $56,749 | 86.36% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Private Household | 18 | $34,372 | 45.00% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 18 | $56,109 | 45.00% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 18 | $95,014 | 45.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 18 | $45,936 | 46.15% |
| Nursing Assistants | 18 | $30,522 | 46.15% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $60,046 | 46.15% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 18 | $25,435 | 47.37% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 17 | $24,429 | 44.74% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 17 | $70,023 | 44.74% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 17 | $22,918 | 45.95% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| American College Of Radiology | 64 | $95,578 | 91.43% |
| Keen Info Tek Inc | 64 | $71,570 | 91.43% |
| Commitpoint Inc | 64 | $80,425 | 91.43% |
| Meta Platforms Inc | 64 | $132,916 | 91.43% |
| Sapphire Software Solutions Inc | 63 | $91,790 | 91.30% |
| Staidlogic Llc | 63 | $92,789 | 91.30% |
| Virginia Beach City Public Schools | 63 | $46,540 | 91.30% |
| Gate Gourmet Inc | 63 | $87,149 | 91.30% |
| Target Labs Incorporated | 63 | $65,764 | 92.65% |
| Emc Corporation | 63 | $99,414 | 92.65% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hp Enterprise Services Llc | 5 | $56,618 | 29.41% |
| Science Systems Applications Inc | 5 | $69,664 | 29.41% |
| Ejf Capital Llc | 5 | $116,035 | 29.41% |
| Kabob Corner Of Stafford | 5 | $34,112 | 29.41% |
| The Association For Talent Development Atd | 5 | $80,438 | 29.41% |
| Dimension Data North America | 5 | $79,265 | 29.41% |
| Indpendence Landscape And Lawn Care Llc | 5 | $31,612 | 29.41% |
| Fairfax Marble And Granite Llc | 5 | $83,108 | 29.41% |
| Bhavani Usa Inc | 5 | $44,874 | 29.41% |
| Pharmaceutical Research Associates Inc | 5 | $61,497 | 29.41% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious Organizations | 180 | $43,850 | 81.82% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 180 | $108,286 | 92.78% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 162 | $88,374 | 90.00% |
| Software Publishers | 161 | $119,379 | 90.45% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 157 | $73,779 | 88.20% |
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 155 | $72,899 | 93.37% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences | 152 | $85,299 | 91.57% |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 151 | $106,633 | 92.07% |
| Highway Street And Bridge Construction | 146 | $78,438 | 90.12% |
| Power Distribution And Specialty Transformer Manufacturing | 144 | $72,133 | 88.89% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oilseed Except Soybean Farming | 1 | $31,013 | 50.00% |
| Other Grain Farming | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications | 77 | $92,210 | 90.59% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 74 | $73,306 | 96.10% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 73 | $85,254 | 94.81% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 72 | $99,915 | 97.30% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 70 | $87,707 | 95.89% |
| Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction | 66 | $40,328 | 91.67% |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 62 | $85,006 | 88.57% |
| Computer And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software Merchant Wholesalers | 57 | $100,054 | 86.36% |
| Credit Unions | 57 | $117,770 | 91.94% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 55 | $79,506 | 96.49% |
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.