| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 112 | $66,143 | 41.95% |
| Bangladesh | 102 | $52,180 | 40.32% |
| Thailand | 86 | $28,138 | 38.57% |
| Vietnam | 71 | $56,965 | 32.72% |
| Iran | 69 | $48,375 | 43.67% |
| Mongolia | 67 | $45,953 | 42.68% |
| Taiwan | 59 | $76,457 | 40.14% |
| United Kingdom | 58 | $93,583 | 40.85% |
| Colombia | 58 | $61,266 | 45.67% |
| Nigeria | 56 | $81,697 | 44.09% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kforce Inc | 94 | $88,340 | 91.26% |
| Lussotech Llc | 93 | $90,364 | 90.29% |
| University Of Richmond | 93 | $57,400 | 91.18% |
| Citrix Software Inc | 93 | $48,904 | 91.18% |
| Mmc Systems Inc | 92 | $57,016 | 90.20% |
| Ntt Data Inc | 91 | $94,824 | 89.22% |
| Harris Corporation | 91 | $71,303 | 89.22% |
| Sky Solutions Llc | 91 | $68,740 | 90.10% |
| Cyma Systems Inc | 91 | $88,292 | 90.10% |
| Bytefield Inc | 91 | $62,314 | 90.10% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worrell Family Farms Llc | 1 | $20,134 | 100.00% |
| Moerings Usa Llc | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Virginia Agricultural Growers Assn Inc | 1 | $15,080 | 100.00% |
| Ramsey Herbert R | 1 | $20,176 | 100.00% |
| Crimson Lane Vineyard Llc | 1 | $31,013 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vk22 | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| Frederick County Fruit Growers Association Inc | 1 | $19,947 | 100.00% |
| George Ferguson | 1 | $32,885 | 100.00% |
| Farm Op Kuzzens H2a Llc Vv22 | 1 | $29,453 | 100.00% |
| Bonnie Plants Llc 44 | 1 | $31,013 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Tek Llc | 8 | $88,447 | 29.63% |
| Boat America Corporation | 8 | $74,641 | 29.63% |
| Grant Thornton Llp | 8 | $94,268 | 30.77% |
| Innovative Network Solutions Inc | 8 | $101,587 | 30.77% |
| Jl Tree Service Inc | 8 | $43,753 | 30.77% |
| Landon Ip Inc | 8 | $52,824 | 30.77% |
| Regent University | 8 | $48,940 | 30.77% |
| Benihana | 8 | $0 | 30.77% |
| Mcafee Inc | 8 | $93,868 | 30.77% |
| Armedia Llc | 8 | $123,976 | 30.77% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Organizations | 21 | $70,063 | 84.00% |
| Grantmaking Foundations | 21 | $66,764 | 84.00% |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 21 | $65,011 | 84.00% |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 21 | $75,010 | 84.00% |
| Other General Government Support | 21 | $69,668 | 84.00% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 21 | $53,824 | 84.00% |
| Professional Employer Organizations | 20 | $85,817 | 83.33% |
| Search Detection Navigation Guidance Aeronautical And Nautical System And Instrument Manufacturing | 20 | $108,662 | 83.33% |
| All Other Support Services | 20 | $108,834 | 83.33% |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 20 | $94,715 | 86.96% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Design Services | 10 | $57,011 | 90.91% |
| Barber Shops | 10 | $23,677 | 100.00% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 9 | $107,201 | 90.00% |
| Electric Power Generation | 9 | $105,687 | 90.00% |
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 9 | $90,868 | 90.00% |
| Media Representatives | 9 | $113,748 | 90.00% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 9 | $91,317 | 90.00% |
| Foundation Structure And Building Exterior Contractors | 9 | $49,491 | 90.00% |
| Construction Of Buildings | 9 | $49,106 | 90.00% |
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 9 | $101,011 | 90.00% |
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.