| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 93 | $59,945 | 81.58% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 92 | $61,062 | 82.14% |
| Economists | 91 | $90,074 | 83.49% |
| Actuaries | 91 | $96,320 | 85.05% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 89 | $55,294 | 84.76% |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 89 | $68,172 | 84.76% |
| Pediatricians, General | 87 | $138,469 | 83.65% |
| Physicists | 86 | $61,367 | 82.69% |
| Landscape Architects | 86 | $54,006 | 82.69% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 85 | $55,079 | 82.52% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 7 | $181,352 | 33.33% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 7 | $24,880 | 35.00% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 7 | $68,141 | 35.00% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $48,092 | 35.00% |
| Home Health Aides | 7 | $28,264 | 35.00% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 7 | $54,496 | 35.00% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 7 | $163,907 | 35.00% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 7 | $25,132 | 35.00% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $51,337 | 31.58% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 6 | $55,352 | 31.58% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inviso Corporation | 34 | $103,093 | 89.47% |
| Bittitan Inc | 34 | $95,418 | 89.47% |
| Waferwire Llc | 34 | $76,324 | 89.47% |
| Audible Inc | 34 | $99,769 | 89.47% |
| Bristol Myers Squibb Company | 34 | $105,608 | 89.47% |
| Artech Information Systems Llc | 34 | $83,253 | 91.89% |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc | 33 | $77,797 | 89.19% |
| Epace Technologies Inc | 33 | $84,759 | 89.19% |
| Osi Consulting Inc | 33 | $82,322 | 89.19% |
| Only It Consulting Llc | 33 | $83,437 | 89.19% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerotec Llc | 2 | $178,485 | 40.00% |
| Live Nation Worldwide Inc | 2 | $152,953 | 40.00% |
| Kensci Inc | 2 | $106,215 | 40.00% |
| Overlake Tea Station Inc | 2 | $58,448 | 40.00% |
| Harrylimi Inc Dba Teriyaki Pho | 2 | $63,908 | 40.00% |
| Thai Rama Iii Inc | 2 | $29,224 | 40.00% |
| Asian Food Center Seattle Llc | 2 | $59,800 | 40.00% |
| Natus Medical Incorporated | 2 | $104,635 | 40.00% |
| Lanna Thai Inc | 2 | $32,282 | 40.00% |
| Tyemill Llc | 2 | $104,076 | 40.00% |
| 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.