| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 14,857 | $148,921 | 48.54% |
| China | 6,501 | $103,962 | 51.49% |
| Canada | 1,567 | $435,585 | 42.04% |
| Mexico | 540 | $93,727 | 47.24% |
| South Korea | 408 | $80,817 | 42.68% |
| Taiwan | 355 | $99,150 | 50.00% |
| Australia | 265 | $108,618 | 45.53% |
| Brazil | 208 | $97,534 | 45.92% |
| Vietnam | 177 | $76,924 | 40.50% |
| United Kingdom | 174 | $102,646 | 43.72% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Cities Community Health | 28 | $189,993 | 87.50% |
| Populus Group | 28 | $85,852 | 87.50% |
| Comscore Inc | 28 | $72,584 | 87.50% |
| Blue Telcom Inc | 28 | $62,328 | 87.50% |
| Philips Electronics North America Corporation | 28 | $88,365 | 87.50% |
| Frank Russell Company | 28 | $85,294 | 87.50% |
| Here North America Llc | 28 | $110,573 | 87.50% |
| Xl Softek Inc | 28 | $102,575 | 87.50% |
| Motivity Labs Inc | 28 | $94,495 | 87.50% |
| Robustware Inc | 28 | $78,183 | 87.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdstep Technology Incraima Database Div | 1 | $157,643 | 25.00% |
| Elmore Inc | 1 | $72,842 | 25.00% |
| Bels International Corp | 1 | $28,080 | 25.00% |
| Techlink Northwest Inc Dba Protingent Staffing | 1 | $72,842 | 25.00% |
| Stoneworld Llc | 1 | $52,125 | 25.00% |
| Projectline Services Inc | 1 | $97,053 | 25.00% |
| Demand Media | 1 | $113,901 | 25.00% |
| Ycc International Corporation | 1 | $57,554 | 25.00% |
| Trubion Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $104,354 | 25.00% |
| Nextec Group Inc | 1 | $72,114 | 25.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Dentists | 307 | $130,243 | 90.29% |
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 300 | $131,344 | 88.76% |
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 297 | $58,957 | 87.87% |
| Industrial Truck Tractor Trailer And Stacker Machinery Manufacturing | 295 | $95,685 | 90.21% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 288 | $107,908 | 90.00% |
| Grantmaking Foundations | 286 | $119,353 | 90.22% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 275 | $108,789 | 86.75% |
| Specialty Except Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 274 | $69,821 | 88.39% |
| Commercial Banking | 272 | $101,233 | 88.03% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 270 | $88,069 | 87.66% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crop Harvesting Primarily By Machine | 2 | $20,124 | 100.00% |
| Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 2 | $38,709 | 100.00% |
| Potato Farming | 1 | $40,040 | 50.00% |
| Cattle Feedlots | 1 | $40,040 | 100.00% |
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 1 | $37,378 | 100.00% |
| Wheat Farming | 1 | $40,040 | 100.00% |
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $79,997 | 100.00% |
| Livestock Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $31,262 | 100.00% |
| Farm Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $26,608 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Consulting Services | 56 | $101,057 | 96.55% |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | 54 | $104,845 | 94.74% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 54 | $52,384 | 94.74% |
| Commercial Banking | 50 | $104,192 | 89.29% |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 50 | $103,714 | 89.29% |
| Medical Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 50 | $102,579 | 92.59% |
| Toy And Hobby Goods And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 49 | $101,923 | 90.74% |
| Private Households | 48 | $30,332 | 90.57% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 47 | $90,740 | 94.00% |
| Hydroelectric Power Generation | 47 | $113,769 | 94.00% |
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.