| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266,875 | 84.77% | $99,834 | H-1B |
| 40,156 | 12.76% | $150,233 | PERM |
| 5,498 | 1.75% | $107,979 | E-3 Australian |
| 2,276 | 0.72% | $30,894 | H-2A |
As of May 2023, Washington has seen a total of 314,805 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Washington is the H-1B visa with 266,875 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 84.77% of Washington's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 40,156 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 12.76% of Washington's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 26,911 | $110,249 | 89.40% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 22,965 | $81,223 | 93.16% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 14,210 | $69,307 | 91.11% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 8,031 | $111,253 | 91.73% |
| Computer Programmers | 6,665 | $85,030 | 91.99% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 2,485 | $82,241 | 93.00% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,459 | $155,167 | 93.57% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 2,283 | $74,135 | 87.98% |
| Management Analysts | 1,904 | $89,779 | 91.54% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 1,795 | $90,906 | 92.10% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1,563 | $32,764 | 454.36% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 90 | $24,824 | 39.30% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 80 | $33,094 | 52.98% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 51 | $33,476 | 35.17% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 17 | $39,363 | 13.71% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7 | $42,081 | 6.03% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 4 | $46,894 | 4.30% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 4 | $41,808 | 5.13% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers | 2 | $34,497 | 2.74% |
| Nursery Workers | 2 | $32,094 | 3.08% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 3,093 | $251,465 | 94.82% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,062 | $115,537 | 53.66% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 698 | $99,673 | 290.83% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 399 | $97,693 | 168.35% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 229 | $148,870 | 100.88% |
| Statisticians | 136 | $73,108 | 63.85% |
| Electrical Engineers | 128 | $87,472 | 65.98% |
| Internists, General | 113 | $137,911 | 73.38% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 102 | $87,668 | 78.46% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 96 | $78,691 | 86.49% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 14,333 | $149,623 | 51.63% |
| China | 6,350 | $103,667 | 55.23% |
| Canada | 1,523 | $444,461 | 43.70% |
| Mexico | 527 | $93,392 | 50.38% |
| South Korea | 374 | $82,739 | 43.90% |
| Taiwan | 348 | $99,198 | 54.55% |
| Australia | 257 | $107,775 | 47.24% |
| Brazil | 201 | $97,530 | 48.67% |
| United Kingdom | 170 | $102,992 | 42.18% |
| Vietnam | 165 | $78,161 | 42.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semetrix Inc | 71 | $119,630 | 89.87% |
| Ge Healthcare Iits Usa Corp | 70 | $98,440 | 89.74% |
| Longtop International Llc | 70 | $61,590 | 89.74% |
| Antra Inc | 70 | $102,843 | 89.74% |
| Cruise Llc | 69 | $149,775 | 89.61% |
| Dassault Systemes Americas Corp | 68 | $91,964 | 88.31% |
| Randstad Technologies Llc | 68 | $104,328 | 88.31% |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 68 | $46,632 | 88.31% |
| Institute For Systems Biology | 68 | $55,589 | 88.31% |
| Infotech Enterprises America Inc | 68 | $67,101 | 89.47% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronoss Technologies Inc | 4 | $104,047 | 33.33% |
| Envestnet Asset Management Inc | 4 | $109,670 | 36.36% |
| Zetron Inc | 4 | $107,296 | 36.36% |
| Simply Measured | 4 | $109,084 | 36.36% |
| Society Consulting | 4 | $97,718 | 36.36% |
| Juniper Networks Us Inc | 4 | $99,591 | 36.36% |
| Dks Associates | 4 | $73,191 | 36.36% |
| Lowes Companies Inc | 4 | $150,015 | 36.36% |
| Puget Sound Kidney Centers | 4 | $33,592 | 36.36% |
| Walmart Associates Inc | 4 | $154,856 | 36.36% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite Telecommunications | 141 | $128,166 | 88.68% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 139 | $98,441 | 89.10% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 137 | $112,368 | 88.96% |
| Nursing Care Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities | 136 | $70,430 | 89.47% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 135 | $103,583 | 90.00% |
| Radio Broadcasting Stations | 132 | $90,659 | 88.00% |
| Small Arms Ordnance And Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing | 129 | $105,818 | 86.58% |
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 128 | $86,199 | 85.91% |
| Advertising Agencies | 127 | $83,097 | 88.19% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 124 | $101,792 | 86.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 9 | $67,894 | 27.27% |
| Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors | 8 | $74,563 | 24.24% |
| Specialty Except Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 8 | $57,247 | 26.67% |
| Emergency And Other Relief Services | 8 | $95,056 | 26.67% |
| Grocery And Convenience Retailers | 8 | $66,922 | 27.59% |
| Metal Window And Door Manufacturing | 7 | $118,608 | 25.00% |
| Sports Teams And Clubs | 7 | $60,681 | 25.00% |
| Biological Product Except Diagnostic Manufacturing | 7 | $76,027 | 25.00% |
| Arts Entertainment And Recreation | 6 | $105,255 | 22.22% |
| Retail Trade | 6 | $92,307 | 22.22% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Washington to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Washington over all years is $99,834. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.