| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65,319 | 90.30% | $73,122 | H-1B |
| 5,643 | 7.80% | $270,284 | PERM |
| 995 | 1.38% | $32,131 | H-2A |
| 376 | 0.52% | $85,021 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Wisconsin has seen a total of 72,333 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Wisconsin is the H-1B visa with 65,319 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 90.30% of Wisconsin's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 5,643 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 7.80% of Wisconsin's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 28 | $63,702 | 82.35% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 28 | $50,047 | 82.35% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 27 | $54,719 | 81.82% |
| Agricultural Engineers | 26 | $63,532 | 78.79% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 26 | $91,631 | 78.79% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 26 | $80,996 | 81.25% |
| Environmental Engineers | 25 | $68,695 | 78.13% |
| Cost Estimators | 25 | $52,022 | 78.13% |
| Economists | 25 | $62,431 | 80.65% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 24 | $63,952 | 80.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 4 | $157,700 | 50.00% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 4 | $21,840 | 50.00% |
| Operations Research Analysts | 4 | $55,994 | 50.00% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $50,487 | 37.50% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 3 | $30,222 | 37.50% |
| Graphic Designers | 3 | $36,622 | 42.86% |
| Anesthesiologists | 3 | $208,000 | 42.86% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 3 | $36,858 | 42.86% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 3 | $88,213 | 42.86% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3 | $23,025 | 42.86% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,415 | $769,772 | 45.81% |
| China | 238 | $67,608 | 32.87% |
| Colombia | 233 | $29,247 | 36.29% |
| South Korea | 214 | $29,542 | 35.85% |
| Philippines | 181 | $28,140 | 35.91% |
| Nepal | 159 | $30,304 | 39.07% |
| Mexico | 138 | $54,329 | 38.98% |
| Brazil | 131 | $36,211 | 41.46% |
| Bangladesh | 128 | $27,042 | 41.29% |
| Vietnam | 111 | $28,008 | 45.49% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend Mutual Insurance Company | 37 | $84,148 | 86.05% |
| Teamsoft Inc | 37 | $77,260 | 86.05% |
| Randstad Technologies Llc | 37 | $76,286 | 86.05% |
| Itech Us Inc | 37 | $72,951 | 88.10% |
| Univ Of Wi System | 36 | $51,140 | 87.80% |
| University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire | 36 | $46,758 | 87.80% |
| University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh | 36 | $44,212 | 87.80% |
| Renaissance Learning Inc | 36 | $78,623 | 87.80% |
| Vedicsoft Solutions Llc | 36 | $61,673 | 90.00% |
| Humana Insurance Company | 36 | $77,589 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Harvesting Inc | 1 | $21,039 | 100.00% |
| Emmert Sons A Wisconsin Partnership | 1 | $38,480 | 100.00% |
| Bonnie Plants Llc 63 1 | 1 | $38,480 | 100.00% |
| Northwoods Evergreen Wire Llc | 1 | $27,165 | 100.00% |
| Oak Ridge Sod Farms Inc | 1 | $43,493 | 100.00% |
| Gweyn Hill Farm Llc | 1 | $36,067 | 100.00% |
| Growing Llc | 1 | $38,480 | 100.00% |
| Beetopia | 1 | $27,165 | 100.00% |
| Apple Valley Agri Llc | 1 | $38,480 | 100.00% |
| Glacial Lake Cranberries Inc | 1 | $30,618 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epam Systems Inc | 2 | $62,598 | 28.57% |
| Woori Corp | 2 | $39,988 | 28.57% |
| C J Food Production Inc | 2 | $41,912 | 28.57% |
| Reg Madison Llc | 2 | $75,598 | 28.57% |
| Ao Smith Corporation | 2 | $71,823 | 33.33% |
| Network Health Systeminc Dba Affinity Med Group | 2 | $187,200 | 33.33% |
| Manpowergroup Global Inc | 2 | $64,979 | 33.33% |
| Agropur Inc | 2 | $83,242 | 33.33% |
| Cj Food Production Inc | 2 | $27,040 | 33.33% |
| Rust Oleum Corporation | 2 | $46,550 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 6 | $59,110 | 85.71% |
| Other Justice Public Order And Safety Activities | 6 | $77,838 | 85.71% |
| Footwear Manufacturing | 6 | $73,296 | 85.71% |
| Other Support Activities For Air Transportation | 6 | $69,014 | 85.71% |
| General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $43,576 | 85.71% |
| Agencies Brokerages And Other Insurance Related Activities | 6 | $104,340 | 85.71% |
| Steam And Air Conditioning Supply | 6 | $60,292 | 85.71% |
| Management Of Companies And Enterprises | 6 | $67,312 | 85.71% |
| Computer Terminal And Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 6 | $74,807 | 85.71% |
| Urethane And Other Foam Product Except Polystyrene Manufacturing | 6 | $62,203 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Preparation And Tutoring | 1 | $48,277 | 50.00% |
| Other Activities Related To Real Estate | 1 | $91,333 | 50.00% |
| Media Buying Agencies | 1 | $40,851 | 50.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 1 | $98,322 | 50.00% |
| Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $46,176 | 50.00% |
| Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing | 1 | $88,088 | 50.00% |
| Petroleum Refineries | 1 | $131,789 | 50.00% |
| Child Care Services | 1 | $21,944 | 50.00% |
| Dog And Cat Food Manufacturing | 1 | $35,568 | 50.00% |
| Dairy Product Except Frozen Manufacturing | 1 | $67,205 | 50.00% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Wisconsin to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Wisconsin over all years is $73,122. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.