| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304,622 | 85.94% | $103,635 | H-1B |
| 41,076 | 11.59% | $149,496 | PERM |
| 6,032 | 1.70% | $110,940 | E-3 Australian |
| 2,735 | 0.77% | $32,429 | H-2A |
As of May 2023, Washington has seen a total of 354,465 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Washington is the H-1B visa with 304,622 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 85.94% of Washington's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 41,076 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 11.59% of Washington's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 14 | $70,463 | 87.50% |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 14 | $41,448 | 87.50% |
| Orthodontists | 14 | $174,954 | 87.50% |
| Neurologists | 13 | $176,298 | 86.67% |
| Nuclear Engineers | 13 | $77,429 | 86.67% |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 12 | $46,824 | 80.00% |
| Geographers | 12 | $55,544 | 80.00% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 12 | $46,900 | 85.71% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 12 | $80,344 | 85.71% |
| Astronomers | 12 | $56,312 | 85.71% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 1 | $29,390 | 12.50% |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 1 | $26,915 | 12.50% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $42,040 | 12.50% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 1 | $130,666 | 12.50% |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | 1 | $98,821 | 12.50% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 1 | $88,275 | 12.50% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 1 | $53,394 | 12.50% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1 | $25,834 | 12.50% |
| Dental Hygienists | 1 | $71,926 | 12.50% |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 1 | $65,936 | 12.50% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | 1 | $83,221 | 50.00% |
| Dominica | 1 | $106,101 | 50.00% |
| Cyprus | 1 | $84,947 | 50.00% |
| Kuwait | 1 | $140,920 | 50.00% |
| Belize | 1 | $103,478 | 50.00% |
| Mozambique | 1 | $93,184 | 50.00% |
| Cuba | 1 | $93,038 | 50.00% |
| Maldives | 1 | $60,050 | 50.00% |
| Gambia | 1 | $33,592 | 100.00% |
| Mali | 1 | $86,840 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Genetics Inc | 142 | $84,276 | 91.61% |
| Adobe Systems Incorporated | 140 | $102,920 | 90.32% |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | 139 | $160,044 | 89.68% |
| Splunk Inc | 139 | $143,878 | 90.26% |
| Rite Aid Corp | 138 | $95,243 | 90.20% |
| Ilink Systems Inc | 136 | $88,715 | 88.89% |
| The Boston Consulting Group Inc | 135 | $112,408 | 88.82% |
| Mu Sigma Inc | 134 | $66,207 | 88.16% |
| Fujitsu America Inc | 133 | $87,495 | 88.08% |
| Bti Solutions Inc | 132 | $55,167 | 89.19% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Floral Llc | 4 | $39,374 | 100.00% |
| Bonnie Plants Llc | 4 | $33,987 | 100.00% |
| Bob Mcdaniel Logging Construction | 4 | $35,448 | 100.00% |
| Outdoor Bee | 4 | $33,207 | 100.00% |
| Capinito Brothers Inc | 4 | $36,639 | 100.00% |
| Olivera Rafael C | 4 | $36,639 | 100.00% |
| Rios S Orchard | 4 | $35,974 | 100.00% |
| Apple Farmer Inc | 4 | $31,886 | 100.00% |
| Harnden Orchards | 4 | $38,709 | 100.00% |
| Cherry Creek Inc | 4 | $35,750 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davita Inc | 7 | $80,454 | 29.17% |
| Remitly Inc | 7 | $104,330 | 29.17% |
| Ispottv Inc | 7 | $117,701 | 29.17% |
| Callisonrtkl Inc | 7 | $64,432 | 30.43% |
| Auth0 Inc | 7 | $110,350 | 30.43% |
| Visa Technology And Operations Llc | 7 | $129,287 | 30.43% |
| The Allen Institute For Artificial Intelligence | 7 | $115,939 | 30.43% |
| The Cobalt Group Inc | 6 | $96,325 | 26.09% |
| Doctors Exchange Of Washington Pc | 6 | $79,463 | 26.09% |
| World Vision Inc | 6 | $89,336 | 26.09% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 74,508 | $89,692 | 92.09% |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 13,289 | $109,045 | 91.62% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers Data Processing Web Hosting And Related Services | 10,227 | $119,738 | 96.04% |
| Software Publishers | 8,968 | $137,134 | 99.61% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 4,301 | $96,731 | 87.76% |
| Management Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 4,256 | $94,525 | 92.72% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 3,827 | $93,077 | 86.02% |
| Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | 3,503 | $60,338 | 81.48% |
| Engineering Services | 3,270 | $80,730 | 87.97% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 2,007 | $140,211 | 95.85% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 920 | $33,875 | 100.00% |
| Apple Orchards | 464 | $32,731 | 100.00% |
| Crop Production | 177 | $34,978 | 100.00% |
| Farm Labor Contractors And Crew Leaders | 130 | $36,359 | 100.00% |
| Business Associations | 84 | $34,607 | 100.00% |
| Noncitrus Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 82 | $34,748 | 100.00% |
| All Other Crop Farming | 79 | $37,660 | 100.00% |
| Sheep Farming | 73 | $20,871 | 100.00% |
| Other Crop Farming | 68 | $36,641 | 100.00% |
| Vegetable And Melon Farming | 56 | $37,240 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 4,188 | $113,272 | 100.00% |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 2,897 | $181,758 | 100.00% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 2,184 | $85,962 | 100.00% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers Data Processing Web Hosting And Related Services | 1,325 | $118,278 | 100.00% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 1,077 | $106,656 | 100.00% |
| Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | 680 | $63,959 | 100.00% |
| Engineering Services | 673 | $93,217 | 100.00% |
| Coffee And Tea Manufacturing | 322 | $115,560 | 84.29% |
| Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services | 304 | $116,232 | 94.41% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 291 | $901,212 | 95.72% |
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 $103,635. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.