| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 42,792 | $90,700 | 91.47% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 23,625 | $73,163 | 92.27% |
| Computer Programmers | 16,402 | $63,780 | 88.73% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 6,849 | $83,710 | 91.55% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 3,545 | $97,104 | 90.50% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 3,314 | $67,669 | 91.72% |
| Management Analysts | 3,195 | $76,817 | 90.87% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 3,099 | $81,315 | 90.91% |
| Database Administrators | 2,779 | $77,663 | 90.43% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 2,765 | $74,700 | 90.30% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 930 | $27,366 | 481.87% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 106 | $26,661 | 70.67% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 95 | $28,865 | 67.38% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 70 | $28,389 | 53.85% |
| Nursery Workers | 30 | $26,279 | 35.29% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 21 | $29,677 | 25.61% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 11 | $35,978 | 24.44% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 11 | $50,748 | 24.44% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 8 | $26,835 | 32.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers | 4 | $32,323 | 16.67% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 5,208 | $104,684 | 123.44% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,369 | $97,719 | 87.20% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 747 | $108,187 | 58.09% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 420 | $112,004 | 65.12% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 355 | $24,260 | 57.07% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 319 | $88,287 | 68.45% |
| Electrical Engineers | 277 | $95,468 | 61.15% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 260 | $83,599 | 65.00% |
| Statisticians | 252 | $73,595 | 76.13% |
| Database Administrators | 210 | $93,734 | 66.67% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 4 | $67,083 | 50.00% |
| Croatia | 4 | $81,630 | 50.00% |
| Malawi | 4 | $45,299 | 50.00% |
| Georgia | 4 | $77,678 | 50.00% |
| Uruguay | 3 | $50,995 | 37.50% |
| Haiti | 3 | $21,161 | 37.50% |
| Kyrgyzstan | 3 | $85,661 | 42.86% |
| Libya | 3 | $57,630 | 42.86% |
| Denmark | 3 | $92,449 | 50.00% |
| Austria | 3 | $79,532 | 50.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Integrity Group Inc | 18 | $113,565 | 90.00% |
| Infinity Software Technologies Llc | 18 | $100,385 | 90.00% |
| James River Cardiology Pc | 18 | $199,030 | 90.00% |
| Maconit Inc | 18 | $100,838 | 90.00% |
| Corp2corp Inc | 18 | $58,463 | 90.00% |
| Gallega Software Solutions Inc | 18 | $73,668 | 90.00% |
| Mythri Consulting Llc | 18 | $89,195 | 90.00% |
| Greenbyte Technologies Llc | 18 | $85,293 | 90.00% |
| Active Enterprise Solutions Llc | 18 | $94,653 | 90.00% |
| Flowserve Us Inc | 18 | $95,955 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Mail Inc Dba Dhl Global Mail | 1 | $79,310 | 25.00% |
| Tier Technologies Inc | 1 | $114,296 | 25.00% |
| Mrramakrishnan Pc | 1 | $166,400 | 25.00% |
| Richmond Korean Presbyterian Church | 1 | $45,510 | 25.00% |
| Axiom Link Inc | 1 | $57,346 | 25.00% |
| Pro Tkd Center Jay Yoon | 1 | $29,470 | 25.00% |
| Vw International Inc | 1 | $68,453 | 25.00% |
| Anthem Southeast Inc | 1 | $94,661 | 25.00% |
| Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett Dunner Llp | 1 | $88,462 | 25.00% |
| Us Saudi Arabian Business Council | 1 | $0 | 25.00% |
| 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.