| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 26,837 | $110,226 | 89.15% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 22,962 | $81,221 | 93.15% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 14,207 | $69,305 | 91.09% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 7,954 | $111,158 | 90.85% |
| Computer Programmers | 6,664 | $85,030 | 91.98% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,131 | $164,358 | 92.47% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 2,483 | $82,227 | 94.48% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 2,283 | $74,135 | 87.98% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 2,233 | $91,123 | 92.46% |
| Management Analysts | 2,130 | $92,000 | 91.89% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1,934 | $34,061 | 469.42% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 109 | $25,840 | 42.25% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 86 | $36,010 | 47.51% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 80 | $33,094 | 47.34% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 18 | $40,440 | 10.71% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 15 | $51,882 | 9.68% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9 | $46,437 | 9.18% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 5 | $47,112 | 5.95% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 4 | $46,894 | 4.94% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 2 | $38,948 | 2.70% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 3,095 | $251,393 | 86.87% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,062 | $115,537 | 53.66% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 700 | $99,693 | 225.08% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 402 | $97,812 | 163.41% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 237 | $150,041 | 98.75% |
| Statisticians | 141 | $74,101 | 64.98% |
| Electrical Engineers | 130 | $88,044 | 67.01% |
| Internists, General | 113 | $137,911 | 71.52% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 104 | $79,693 | 80.00% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 102 | $87,668 | 91.89% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine | 6 | $88,324 | 46.15% |
| Slovakia | 6 | $91,125 | 50.00% |
| Kyrgyzstan | 5 | $86,931 | 45.45% |
| Tanzania | 5 | $97,847 | 45.45% |
| Libya | 5 | $97,648 | 45.45% |
| Serbia | 5 | $107,935 | 45.45% |
| Lithuania | 5 | $115,910 | 45.45% |
| Macau | 5 | $95,497 | 50.00% |
| Serbia And Montenegro | 5 | $77,162 | 50.00% |
| Algeria | 4 | $86,408 | 40.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Resources Llc | 28 | $104,146 | 87.50% |
| Red Hat Inc | 28 | $118,378 | 87.50% |
| Piorion Solutionsinc | 28 | $106,933 | 87.50% |
| Skill On Tap Llc | 28 | $104,077 | 87.50% |
| Memorial Physicians Pllc | 27 | $165,390 | 87.10% |
| Applab Systems Inc | 27 | $96,497 | 87.10% |
| Myapps Hub Llc | 27 | $99,087 | 87.10% |
| Amazon Digital Services Llc | 27 | $99,640 | 87.10% |
| Cayley Aerospace Inc | 27 | $70,848 | 87.10% |
| Factspan Inc | 27 | $78,997 | 87.10% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Beautiful Living Adult Family Home | 1 | $24,794 | 25.00% |
| Biocontrol Systems Inc | 1 | $53,602 | 25.00% |
| Atacs Products Inc | 1 | $44,158 | 25.00% |
| Bright Water Waldorf Society | 1 | $41,930 | 25.00% |
| Haakon Industries | 1 | $53,352 | 25.00% |
| Advantage Iq | 1 | $79,310 | 25.00% |
| Newton Research Labs Inc | 1 | $83,574 | 25.00% |
| Kois Center Llc | 1 | $55,890 | 25.00% |
| Titan Websites Inc | 1 | $53,061 | 25.00% |
| Kst Inc Dba Happy At The Bay Teriyaki 7 | 1 | $27,622 | 25.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Product Except Dried Or Canned Merchant Wholesalers | 16 | $84,679 | 84.21% |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 16 | $68,629 | 84.21% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 16 | $93,855 | 84.21% |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services Social Networks And Other Media Networks And Content Providers | 16 | $141,743 | 84.21% |
| Overhead Traveling Crane Hoist And Monorail System Manufacturing | 16 | $70,899 | 84.21% |
| Frozen Fruit Juice And Vegetable Manufacturing | 16 | $65,732 | 88.89% |
| General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | 15 | $51,176 | 83.33% |
| Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use | 15 | $77,749 | 83.33% |
| Tile And Terrazzo Contractors | 15 | $66,217 | 83.33% |
| Promoters Of Performing Arts Sports And Similar Events With Facilities | 15 | $117,156 | 83.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $39,395 | 66.67% |
| Other Schools And Instruction | 2 | $40,831 | 66.67% |
| Welding And Soldering Equipment Manufacturing | 2 | $103,699 | 66.67% |
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 2 | $55,973 | 66.67% |
| Lessors Of Residential Buildings And Dwellings | 2 | $47,175 | 66.67% |
| Siding Contractors | 2 | $72,187 | 66.67% |
| Water And Sewer Line And Related Structures Construction | 2 | $89,732 | 66.67% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 2 | $80,413 | 66.67% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 2 | $113,755 | 66.67% |
| Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books | 2 | $96,554 | 66.67% |
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.