| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | 466 | $65,103 | 89.62% |
| Computer Network Architects | 465 | $105,573 | 91.36% |
| Industrial Engineers | 449 | $97,176 | 88.91% |
| Marketing Managers | 435 | $130,778 | 87.00% |
| Physical Therapists | 370 | $71,732 | 85.45% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 349 | $56,768 | 83.10% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 342 | $98,294 | 88.60% |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 321 | $89,358 | 90.42% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 314 | $140,723 | 94.58% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 294 | $140,082 | 89.63% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 30 | $51,107 | 78.95% |
| Dentists, General | 30 | $122,755 | 81.08% |
| Helpers--Production Workers | 30 | $29,931 | 81.08% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 29 | $134,623 | 78.38% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 28 | $62,338 | 75.68% |
| Sales Managers | 26 | $120,975 | 72.22% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 25 | $77,136 | 71.43% |
| Financial Analysts | 24 | $83,725 | 70.59% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 22 | $57,734 | 64.71% |
| Childcare Workers | 22 | $30,035 | 64.71% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 55 | $96,330 | 50.00% |
| Hong Kong | 53 | $90,887 | 51.46% |
| Malaysia | 48 | $94,105 | 47.06% |
| Italy | 46 | $101,512 | 45.10% |
| South Africa | 44 | $98,377 | 44.90% |
| Jordan | 44 | $101,111 | 45.36% |
| Indonesia | 40 | $81,935 | 46.51% |
| New Zealand | 40 | $104,385 | 51.28% |
| Finland | 39 | $113,595 | 50.00% |
| Argentina | 37 | $101,039 | 52.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 54,644 | $108,338 | 94.53% |
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 22,469 | $110,299 | 97.50% |
| Infosys Limited | 12,468 | $80,258 | 99.64% |
| Amazon Corporate Llc | 9,351 | $91,761 | 91.05% |
| Amazoncom Services Inc | 8,726 | $103,501 | 98.31% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 5,200 | $104,551 | 96.53% |
| Google Llc | 4,877 | $121,704 | 95.05% |
| Hcl America Inc | 4,529 | $84,626 | 98.41% |
| Facebook Inc | 3,202 | $133,643 | 93.35% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 2,771 | $73,294 | 88.70% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 11,280 | $102,582 | 38.95% |
| Amazon Corporate Llc | 7,172 | $97,659 | 63.58% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 1,801 | $105,247 | 25.11% |
| Facebook Inc | 1,459 | $109,010 | 33.58% |
| Amazon Fulfillment Services Inc | 1,029 | $97,791 | 57.13% |
| Amazon Development Center Us Inc | 727 | $117,189 | 44.14% |
| Zillow Inc | 326 | $105,985 | 22.34% |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 300 | $115,278 | 28.14% |
| People Tech Group Inc | 279 | $113,944 | 27.11% |
| Uber Technologies Inc | 178 | $112,631 | 23.77% |
| 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.