| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 28 | $71,548 | 38.36% |
| Venezuela | 27 | $65,211 | 40.91% |
| France | 27 | $90,475 | 42.86% |
| Sri Lanka | 25 | $68,743 | 42.37% |
| Australia | 25 | $97,817 | 43.10% |
| South Africa | 24 | $71,592 | 44.44% |
| Ireland | 22 | $90,315 | 42.31% |
| Ethiopia | 22 | $79,900 | 44.00% |
| Romania | 22 | $61,297 | 44.90% |
| Poland | 21 | $73,193 | 42.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nielsen Company Us Llc | 16 | $77,394 | 88.89% |
| Cool Minds Llc | 16 | $92,616 | 88.89% |
| Commscope Technologies Llc | 16 | $95,810 | 94.12% |
| Dominion Energy Technical Solutions Inc | 16 | $85,479 | 94.12% |
| Infomet Inc | 16 | $75,969 | 94.12% |
| Softility Inc | 16 | $106,186 | 94.12% |
| Oblon Mcclelland Maier Neustadt Llp | 16 | $110,631 | 94.12% |
| Intelligent Business Platforms Llc | 16 | $100,112 | 94.12% |
| Caliber It Solutions Inc | 16 | $91,706 | 94.12% |
| Defense In Depth Solutions Inc | 16 | $99,460 | 94.12% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jung Ha Inc | 1 | $27,165 | 33.33% |
| Springfieldsunoco Mart | 1 | $16,994 | 33.33% |
| Peter Hd Kim Dds Pc | 1 | $20,467 | 33.33% |
| Axiaware Llc | 1 | $87,422 | 33.33% |
| Sharmin Home Daycare Dba Sharmins Daycare | 1 | $16,869 | 33.33% |
| Sabra Dipping Company Llc | 1 | $83,221 | 33.33% |
| Washington Tae Kwon Do Academy Inc | 1 | $26,040 | 33.33% |
| Atlantic Diving Supply Inc | 1 | $75,358 | 33.33% |
| Chun Ma Taekwondo Inc | 1 | $72,987 | 33.33% |
| Vigario Managment Corp Dba Dunkin Donuts | 1 | $33,530 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 23 | $100,663 | 85.19% |
| Other Building Finishing Contractors | 23 | $54,774 | 85.19% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 22 | $90,608 | 81.48% |
| Professional And Management Development Training | 22 | $70,280 | 84.62% |
| Public Relations Agencies | 22 | $69,100 | 84.62% |
| Activities Related To Real Estate | 22 | $71,468 | 84.62% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 22 | $49,796 | 84.62% |
| Other Similar Organizations Except Business Professional Labor And Political Organizations | 22 | $92,552 | 84.62% |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 21 | $62,891 | 80.77% |
| Urethane And Other Foam Product Except Polystyrene Manufacturing | 21 | $47,452 | 80.77% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Optometrists | 10 | $60,054 | 90.91% |
| Hog And Pig Farming | 10 | $42,842 | 90.91% |
| Residential Property Managers | 10 | $38,765 | 90.91% |
| Sawmills | 10 | $29,871 | 90.91% |
| Turbine And Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 10 | $91,318 | 90.91% |
| Grocery And Convenience Retailers | 10 | $42,430 | 90.91% |
| Glass And Glazing Contractors | 10 | $51,914 | 90.91% |
| Automobile Dealers | 10 | $67,149 | 90.91% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 10 | $56,679 | 90.91% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 10 | $47,291 | 90.91% |
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.