| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,236,055 | 87.25% | $104,510 | H-1B |
| 144,051 | 10.17% | $144,477 | PERM |
| 30,331 | 2.14% | $109,456 | E-3 Australian |
| 6,165 | 0.44% | $31,590 | H-2A |
As of May 2023, California has seen a total of 1,416,602 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in California is the H-1B visa with 1,236,055 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 87.25% of California's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 144,051 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 10.17% of California's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics Analysts | 543 | $76,989 | 88.58% |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 541 | $98,726 | 89.13% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 539 | $69,833 | 90.44% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 528 | $51,004 | 91.03% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 527 | $75,717 | 91.65% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 496 | $153,537 | 89.21% |
| Human Resources Managers | 487 | $132,000 | 89.03% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 481 | $72,998 | 88.10% |
| Pediatricians, General | 477 | $150,867 | 88.66% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 473 | $60,497 | 89.25% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 73 | $79,545 | 38.02% |
| Human Resources Managers | 72 | $133,711 | 37.50% |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 72 | $55,194 | 37.70% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 70 | $34,776 | 36.84% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 69 | $28,519 | 37.10% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 68 | $23,916 | 36.76% |
| Actuaries | 67 | $102,617 | 36.22% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 66 | $105,283 | 35.87% |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 65 | $44,113 | 35.52% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 64 | $39,540 | 34.97% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 45,730 | $175,901 | 47.43% |
| China | 16,844 | $109,259 | 50.79% |
| South Korea | 4,340 | $147,936 | 41.14% |
| Canada | 3,905 | $143,888 | 46.41% |
| Philippines | 1,927 | $470,682 | 35.63% |
| Taiwan | 1,908 | $260,805 | 44.94% |
| Mexico | 1,361 | $87,276 | 34.68% |
| United Kingdom | 967 | $111,850 | 44.71% |
| Japan | 844 | $231,744 | 40.04% |
| France | 821 | $108,315 | 46.73% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Programming Llc | 377 | $84,264 | 88.08% |
| Adp Technology Services Inc | 376 | $112,126 | 87.85% |
| Canvas Infotech Inc | 376 | $63,228 | 88.68% |
| Billcom | 375 | $142,106 | 88.44% |
| Proofpoint Inc | 375 | $142,940 | 88.65% |
| Ltimindtree Limited | 374 | $107,638 | 88.42% |
| Global Edge Software Inc | 373 | $84,151 | 88.18% |
| Atieva Usa Inc | 371 | $114,726 | 87.71% |
| City National Bank | 370 | $106,297 | 87.89% |
| People Tech Group Inc | 369 | $89,058 | 87.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixtepec Farming | 4 | $35,402 | 100.00% |
| Manuel Perez Farming | 4 | $22,004 | 100.00% |
| Fmg Farm Contractor Inc | 4 | $36,161 | 100.00% |
| Volk Honey Llc | 4 | $34,830 | 100.00% |
| Hacl Farming Llc | 4 | $39,936 | 100.00% |
| Moon Valley Nursery Llc | 4 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Fernandez Farms Llc | 4 | $37,419 | 100.00% |
| Glez Farms Inc | 4 | $37,419 | 100.00% |
| Redwood Empire Vineyard Management Inc | 4 | $38,771 | 100.00% |
| Cresencio Martinez Mixtepec Farming | 4 | $23,384 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nextdoor Inc | 31 | $143,619 | 35.23% |
| Artcom | 30 | $117,216 | 34.09% |
| University Of San Francisco | 30 | $78,437 | 34.48% |
| Trinet Hr Corporation | 30 | $110,137 | 34.48% |
| Xavient Information Systems Inc | 30 | $83,791 | 34.88% |
| Teradyne Inc | 30 | $120,336 | 34.88% |
| Conviva Inc | 30 | $123,000 | 34.88% |
| Hitachi Solutions America Ltd | 30 | $108,732 | 34.88% |
| Mastercard International Incorporated | 30 | $122,765 | 34.88% |
| Webcor Construction Lp Dba Webcor Builders | 30 | $108,333 | 34.88% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Condensed And Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing | 29 | $70,746 | 82.86% |
| Other Community Housing Services | 29 | $60,826 | 85.29% |
| Paper And Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers | 29 | $56,133 | 85.29% |
| Furniture Retailers | 29 | $105,661 | 85.29% |
| Motor Vehicle Transmission And Power Train Parts Manufacturing | 28 | $111,584 | 82.35% |
| Other Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 28 | $83,034 | 82.35% |
| Theater Companies And Dinner Theaters | 28 | $51,135 | 82.35% |
| Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 27 | $60,825 | 81.82% |
| Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing | 27 | $94,765 | 81.82% |
| Ship Building And Repairing | 27 | $82,972 | 81.82% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 11 | $55,685 | 84.62% |
| Scheduled Freight Air Transportation | 11 | $76,945 | 84.62% |
| Mayonnaise Dressing And Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing | 11 | $63,652 | 84.62% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 11 | $76,316 | 84.62% |
| Other General Government Support | 11 | $89,169 | 84.62% |
| Chemical Manufacturing | 11 | $77,671 | 84.62% |
| Voluntary Health Organizations | 11 | $70,378 | 84.62% |
| Construction And Mining Except Oil Well Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 11 | $91,372 | 84.62% |
| Other Grantmaking And Giving Services | 11 | $84,319 | 84.62% |
| Abrasive Product Manufacturing | 10 | $42,495 | 76.92% |
The chart below compares The average wage in California to that of the other top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in California over all years is $104,510. California has the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states, with the second highest average wage being WA with an average wage of $103,635.