| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 18 | $93,947 | 38.30% |
| Malaysia | 17 | $80,160 | 37.78% |
| Singapore | 16 | $85,718 | 38.10% |
| Argentina | 16 | $73,898 | 38.10% |
| Japan | 16 | $68,481 | 39.02% |
| Kenya | 16 | $70,338 | 39.02% |
| Ecuador | 16 | $49,434 | 40.00% |
| Italy | 16 | $59,391 | 44.44% |
| Zimbabwe | 15 | $65,625 | 42.86% |
| Trinidad And Tobago | 15 | $67,829 | 42.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altek Inc | 70 | $93,629 | 89.74% |
| Prosoft Technologies Inc | 70 | $63,512 | 89.74% |
| Csxperts Llc | 70 | $71,416 | 89.74% |
| Synapsis Inc | 69 | $88,975 | 88.46% |
| The Hanover Research Council Llc | 69 | $59,270 | 88.46% |
| Isolvetechnology Inc | 69 | $71,098 | 89.61% |
| Concert Tech Corporation | 69 | $70,628 | 89.61% |
| Ace Info Solutions Inc | 69 | $74,361 | 89.61% |
| Loginsoft Consulting Llc | 69 | $84,809 | 89.61% |
| Kensystems Inc | 69 | $60,588 | 90.79% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sana Saqib Llc Ta Fair Price Intl Supermarket | 6 | $24,728 | 30.00% |
| Jpi Technology Llc | 6 | $113,457 | 30.00% |
| Specialists On Call Inc | 6 | $101,878 | 31.58% |
| Vignet Inc | 6 | $139,662 | 31.58% |
| Controlcase | 6 | $153,296 | 31.58% |
| Federated Wireless Inc | 6 | $131,734 | 31.58% |
| Envirta Technologies Llc | 6 | $97,573 | 31.58% |
| Varcons Inc | 6 | $93,953 | 31.58% |
| Macedon Technologies | 6 | $92,820 | 31.58% |
| Apex2000 Inc | 6 | $127,022 | 31.58% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 44 | $74,902 | 84.62% |
| Hog And Pig Farming | 44 | $36,824 | 84.62% |
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 43 | $56,884 | 86.00% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 43 | $86,426 | 89.58% |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 42 | $71,382 | 87.50% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 41 | $67,604 | 87.23% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 41 | $78,901 | 87.23% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 40 | $49,186 | 86.96% |
| Tax Preparation Services | 40 | $64,867 | 86.96% |
| Petroleum Lubricating Oil And Grease Manufacturing | 40 | $85,256 | 86.96% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 20 | $69,629 | 95.24% |
| Landscape Architectural Services | 20 | $40,307 | 95.24% |
| Caterers | 19 | $39,084 | 90.48% |
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 19 | $79,610 | 90.48% |
| Mobile Food Services | 19 | $20,113 | 90.48% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 19 | $83,216 | 90.48% |
| Water And Sewer Line And Related Structures Construction | 19 | $51,057 | 95.00% |
| Veterinary Services | 19 | $79,335 | 95.00% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 19 | $102,178 | 95.00% |
| Bread And Bakery Product Manufacturing | 19 | $33,578 | 100.00% |
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.