| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 34 | $70,047 | 85.00% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 33 | $50,587 | 84.62% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 32 | $61,175 | 82.05% |
| Survey Researchers | 32 | $56,087 | 84.21% |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 32 | $53,494 | 86.49% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 32 | $65,957 | 86.49% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 32 | $63,275 | 86.49% |
| Credit Analysts | 32 | $57,132 | 86.49% |
| Human Resources Managers | 32 | $110,274 | 88.89% |
| Supply Chain Managers | 32 | $125,978 | 88.89% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 3 | $56,534 | 27.27% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 3 | $73,271 | 27.27% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 3 | $61,693 | 27.27% |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 3 | $87,305 | 27.27% |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 3 | $76,592 | 27.27% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $49,230 | 27.27% |
| Web Developers | 3 | $91,154 | 27.27% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 3 | $53,213 | 27.27% |
| Microbiologists | 3 | $48,707 | 27.27% |
| Chemical Engineers | 2 | $93,216 | 18.18% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinsey Company Inc United States | 118 | $98,913 | 87.41% |
| Larsen Toubro Infotech Limited | 118 | $72,261 | 88.72% |
| Eastern Washington University | 117 | $65,097 | 87.97% |
| Apptio Inc | 117 | $110,203 | 88.64% |
| Swedish Health Services | 116 | $81,369 | 89.23% |
| Electronic Arts Inc | 116 | $114,135 | 89.23% |
| Axon Enterprise Inc | 116 | $106,485 | 89.92% |
| Inspur Usa Inc | 114 | $75,065 | 90.48% |
| Aegis Company | 114 | $101,441 | 90.48% |
| The Boeing Company | 113 | $98,436 | 89.68% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden Incorporated | 6 | $124,429 | 30.00% |
| Thoughtspot Inc | 6 | $117,586 | 30.00% |
| Morse Hydraulics Usa Llc | 6 | $54,683 | 30.00% |
| Capital One Investing Llc | 6 | $96,641 | 30.00% |
| Callisonrtkl Inc | 6 | $64,230 | 30.00% |
| Boo Han Market Iii Llc | 6 | $35,405 | 30.00% |
| Ge Healthcare Iits Usa Corp | 6 | $134,257 | 30.00% |
| Sonos Inc | 6 | $110,659 | 30.00% |
| Highbrow Llc | 6 | $127,383 | 31.58% |
| Asko Processing Inc | 6 | $44,972 | 31.58% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish And Seafood Merchant Wholesalers | 37 | $73,697 | 84.09% |
| Automobile And Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 37 | $122,869 | 86.05% |
| Employment Placement Agencies And Executive Search Services | 37 | $69,527 | 86.05% |
| Exam Preparation And Tutoring | 36 | $87,487 | 83.72% |
| Activities Related To Real Estate | 36 | $70,311 | 83.72% |
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 36 | $50,833 | 83.72% |
| Outpatient Mental Health And Substance Abuse Centers | 36 | $50,415 | 85.71% |
| Employment Services | 35 | $71,247 | 83.33% |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 34 | $101,797 | 82.93% |
| Administration Of Human Resource Programs | 34 | $106,591 | 82.93% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Food Manufacturing | 1 | $65,645 | 12.50% |
| Legal Counsel And Prosecution | 1 | $88,654 | 12.50% |
| Machine Tool Manufacturing | 1 | $88,254 | 12.50% |
| Asphalt Shingle And Coating Materials Manufacturing | 1 | $115,565 | 12.50% |
| Regulation Of Agricultural Marketing And Commodities | 1 | $45,600 | 12.50% |
| Flat Glass Manufacturing | 1 | $78,350 | 12.50% |
| Lawn And Garden Tractor And Home Lawn And Garden Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $68,078 | 12.50% |
| Hardware Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $70,554 | 12.50% |
| Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $57,554 | 12.50% |
| Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books | 1 | $96,554 | 12.50% |
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.