| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $44,211 | 71.43% |
| Survey Researchers | 10 | $42,827 | 71.43% |
| Automotive Engineers | 10 | $87,707 | 71.43% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $41,825 | 76.92% |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other | 10 | $57,980 | 76.92% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 10 | $44,361 | 76.92% |
| Epidemiologists | 10 | $65,657 | 76.92% |
| Mechatronics Engineers | 10 | $87,103 | 83.33% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 10 | $67,962 | 83.33% |
| Nuclear Engineers | 9 | $77,371 | 75.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | 1 | $27,726 | 20.00% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 1 | $43,160 | 20.00% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 1 | $74,420 | 20.00% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 1 | $46,821 | 20.00% |
| Microbiologists | 1 | $37,419 | 20.00% |
| Reporters and Correspondents | 1 | $44,949 | 20.00% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1 | $55,598 | 20.00% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 1 | $26,458 | 20.00% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1 | $74,173 | 20.00% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 1 | $31,366 | 20.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Froedtert Health Inc | 23 | $154,601 | 88.46% |
| Arvato Digital Services Llc | 22 | $71,503 | 84.62% |
| Yantriks Llc | 22 | $91,578 | 84.62% |
| Peoplelink Llc | 22 | $89,795 | 88.00% |
| Collaborate Solutions Inc | 22 | $77,029 | 88.00% |
| Magna Infotech Ltd | 22 | $68,760 | 88.00% |
| Scepter Technologies Inc | 22 | $65,599 | 88.00% |
| St Paper Llc | 22 | $69,736 | 88.00% |
| Hitachi Consulting Corporation | 22 | $58,378 | 88.00% |
| Barry Wehmiller Companies Inc | 22 | $56,723 | 88.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cld Graphics Inc | 1 | $59,426 | 25.00% |
| Ashley Furniture Industries Inc | 1 | $72,883 | 25.00% |
| Wheaton College | 1 | $37,810 | 25.00% |
| Missha America Inc | 1 | $36,962 | 25.00% |
| Emdat Inc | 1 | $67,350 | 25.00% |
| Metso Automation Usa Inc | 1 | $95,867 | 25.00% |
| Foremost Farms Usa Cooperative | 1 | $69,992 | 25.00% |
| The Manitowoc Company Inc | 1 | $106,683 | 25.00% |
| Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation | 1 | $87,292 | 25.00% |
| Hankscraft Inc | 1 | $65,582 | 25.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor And Generator Manufacturing | 299 | $88,633 | 82.83% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 269 | $68,311 | 75.14% |
| Offices Of Dentists | 268 | $124,254 | 91.78% |
| Power Driven Handtool Manufacturing | 249 | $87,154 | 89.89% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 236 | $152,825 | 86.76% |
| Accounting Tax Preparation Bookkeeping And Payroll Services | 214 | $60,829 | 91.45% |
| Temporary Help Services | 212 | $74,435 | 91.38% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences | 207 | $70,908 | 94.09% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing | 202 | $60,724 | 92.66% |
| Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 190 | $97,591 | 97.94% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noncitrus Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 13 | $32,763 | 100.00% |
| Agriculture Forestry Fishing And Hunting | 13 | $32,506 | 100.00% |
| Berry Except Strawberry Farming | 11 | $36,296 | 100.00% |
| Fur Bearing Animal And Rabbit Production | 11 | $31,538 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 8 | $31,135 | 100.00% |
| Dairy Cattle And Milk Production | 8 | $33,667 | 100.00% |
| Other Grain Farming | 7 | $30,216 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming Including Feedlots | 7 | $33,541 | 100.00% |
| All Other Crop Farming | 7 | $25,712 | 100.00% |
| Corn Farming | 5 | $33,760 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services | 98 | $76,500 | 80.33% |
| Management Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 97 | $83,617 | 85.84% |
| Cheese Manufacturing | 94 | $44,171 | 84.68% |
| Motor And Generator Manufacturing | 87 | $83,822 | 79.09% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 73 | $79,242 | 74.49% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 69 | $154,426 | 71.13% |
| Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 66 | $96,938 | 70.21% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 59 | $23,285 | 67.82% |
| Offices Of Dentists | 56 | $137,381 | 76.71% |
| Power Driven Handtool Manufacturing | 55 | $97,705 | 79.71% |
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.