| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | 6 | $133,384 | 85.71% |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 5 | $24,607 | 71.43% |
| Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 5 | $49,358 | 71.43% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 5 | $76,765 | 71.43% |
| Drafters, All Other | 5 | $39,433 | 71.43% |
| Psychologists, All Other | 5 | $41,929 | 71.43% |
| Life Scientists, All Other | 5 | $57,529 | 83.33% |
| Political Scientists | 5 | $78,545 | 83.33% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 5 | $60,913 | 83.33% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 5 | $56,713 | 83.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarians | 1 | $56,243 | 16.67% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 1 | $43,826 | 16.67% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $49,961 | 16.67% |
| Parts Salespersons | 1 | $43,659 | 16.67% |
| Dental Hygienists | 1 | $71,926 | 16.67% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 1 | $44,782 | 16.67% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 1 | $27,850 | 16.67% |
| Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 1 | $35,526 | 16.67% |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 1 | $49,349 | 16.67% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1 | $25,938 | 16.67% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexius Insight Inc | 146 | $77,160 | 92.41% |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc | 146 | $76,690 | 92.41% |
| F5 Inc | 146 | $112,772 | 92.41% |
| Remitly Inc | 145 | $129,690 | 91.77% |
| Ybrant Technologies Llc | 145 | $107,828 | 92.36% |
| Pactera Technologies Na Inc | 144 | $70,443 | 92.31% |
| Smartek21 Llc | 142 | $106,300 | 91.03% |
| Seattle Genetics Inc | 142 | $84,276 | 92.21% |
| Recreational Equipment Inc | 142 | $112,313 | 92.21% |
| Linkedin Corporation | 142 | $137,315 | 92.81% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Climate Corporation | 8 | $108,064 | 32.00% |
| Vancouver School District 37 | 8 | $53,951 | 32.00% |
| Corbis Corporation | 8 | $126,142 | 33.33% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | 8 | $44,119 | 33.33% |
| Cogent Healthcare Of Washington Pc | 8 | $170,942 | 33.33% |
| Asian Counseling And Referral Service | 8 | $49,699 | 34.78% |
| Brooks Sports Inc | 8 | $115,578 | 34.78% |
| Intellectual Ventures Management Llc | 8 | $123,469 | 34.78% |
| Peacehealth | 7 | $151,121 | 30.43% |
| Remitly Inc | 7 | $104,330 | 30.43% |
| 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.