| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porchcom Inc | 25 | $107,240 | 89.29% |
| Goldman Sachs Co Llc | 25 | $120,279 | 89.29% |
| Molecular Epidemiology Inc | 25 | $49,204 | 89.29% |
| Milgard Manufacturing Inc | 25 | $78,080 | 89.29% |
| Callisonrtkl Inc | 25 | $55,525 | 89.29% |
| Globys Inc | 25 | $84,003 | 89.29% |
| Bellevue School District No 405 | 25 | $66,475 | 89.29% |
| Adp Dealer Services Inc | 25 | $84,092 | 89.29% |
| Darigold Inc | 25 | $110,985 | 89.29% |
| Oath Holdings Inc | 25 | $131,793 | 89.29% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Si Joy Incdba Oshima Japanese Cuisine | 1 | $65,333 | 33.33% |
| Assure Solutions Inc | 1 | $89,669 | 33.33% |
| Nortek Security Control | 1 | $131,976 | 33.33% |
| Spiration Inc Dba Olympus Respiratory America | 1 | $86,278 | 33.33% |
| Economic Alliance Snohomish County | 1 | $50,232 | 33.33% |
| Coding Dojo Llc | 1 | $61,755 | 33.33% |
| Security Innovation Inc | 1 | $114,026 | 33.33% |
| Harvey Nash Inc | 1 | $60,466 | 33.33% |
| Panopto | 1 | $72,696 | 33.33% |
| Itek Energy Llc | 1 | $104,000 | 33.33% |
| 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.