| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science Research Assistants | 31 | $44,073 | 86.11% |
| Logistics Analysts | 31 | $80,936 | 88.57% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 30 | $33,530 | 85.71% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 30 | $41,899 | 88.24% |
| Optometrists | 30 | $93,070 | 90.91% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 29 | $127,279 | 87.88% |
| Hydrologists | 28 | $60,806 | 84.85% |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | 28 | $56,875 | 87.50% |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 26 | $52,556 | 83.87% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 25 | $54,389 | 80.65% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surveyors | 2 | $71,926 | 18.18% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2 | $46,811 | 18.18% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2 | $42,370 | 20.00% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $54,760 | 20.00% |
| Credit Analysts | 2 | $58,428 | 20.00% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 2 | $76,690 | 20.00% |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 2 | $74,270 | 20.00% |
| Physician Assistants | 2 | $99,757 | 20.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 2 | $70,803 | 20.00% |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | 2 | $68,817 | 20.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy Co Inc | 44 | $123,644 | 89.80% |
| Trans American Information Systems Inc | 43 | $115,165 | 87.76% |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc | 43 | $116,265 | 87.76% |
| Akshaya Inc | 43 | $88,548 | 87.76% |
| Larsen Toubro Limited | 43 | $44,260 | 87.76% |
| Itron Inc | 43 | $80,632 | 87.76% |
| Collabera Inc Previously Known As Gci | 43 | $67,382 | 89.58% |
| Patni Americas Inc | 43 | $70,441 | 89.58% |
| Namitus Technologies Inc | 43 | $100,358 | 89.58% |
| Kpit Technologies Inc | 43 | $79,812 | 89.58% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blastworks Inc | 2 | $124,686 | 28.57% |
| Jwk Corp | 2 | $30,316 | 28.57% |
| Smartsheetcom Inc | 2 | $117,458 | 28.57% |
| Auroraview Llc | 2 | $133,806 | 28.57% |
| Nautilus Inc | 2 | $87,215 | 28.57% |
| Paperg | 2 | $84,739 | 28.57% |
| The Everett Clinic | 2 | $98,249 | 28.57% |
| Ah B Inc | 2 | $27,518 | 28.57% |
| Chol Song Enterprises Inc | 2 | $29,765 | 28.57% |
| Cyanogen Inc | 2 | $128,710 | 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.