We now have Quarter 4 H1B visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 PERM visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 H2A visa FY 2023 data.
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California Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

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.

Top Occupations in California (All Years)

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%

California Employees Over Time

California has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 50,870 employees were hired. California peaked in 2018 with 106,682 employees, and has since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 18,356 in 2025.

Top Countries with Workers in California From PERM Program (All Years)

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%

Top Hiring Companies in California (All Years)

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Unity Technologies Sf	249	$130,494	88.61%
Mastech Digital Technologies Inc A Mastech Digital Inc Company	249	$109,492	88.61%
Bmr Health Services Inc	249	$70,838	88.93%
Indeed Inc	248	$137,793	88.57%
Family Healthcare Network	247	$170,662	88.21%
Ma Laboratories Inc	246	$48,371	88.17%
Quinstreet Inc	246	$105,628	88.49%
Appsintegration Inc	246	$73,127	88.49%
Capgemini Financial Services Usa Inc	246	$80,261	88.81%
Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc Esri	245	$86,349	88.77%

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Francis J Pedace	2	$23,234	100.00%
Aftermarket Insurance Marketing Inc	2	$88,161	100.00%
Judy Yriarte Dba Yriarte Sheep	2	$33,600	100.00%
Ram Livestock	2	$21,336	100.00%
Joe F Echenique	2	$29,868	100.00%
Sierra Orchards Llc	2	$48,292	100.00%
Mr Fresh Farms Corp	2	$39,936	100.00%
Tlc Custom Farming Company Llc	2	$37,606	100.00%
Flowing Gold Apiaries	2	$22,880	100.00%
New Sun Farms Inc	2	$30,722	100.00%

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Siemens Medical Solutions Usa Inc	20	$107,174	33.33%
Fisher Ranch	20	$16,937	33.33%
Aquantia Corp	20	$115,117	33.33%
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc	20	$100,771	33.90%
Central Business Solutions Llc	20	$91,707	33.90%
Stampscom	20	$94,201	33.90%
Rockwell Collins	20	$102,280	33.90%
Cd Zodiac	20	$77,229	33.90%
Synthesis Systems Inc	20	$132,534	33.90%
Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc	20	$128,210	33.90%

Top Industries in California (All Years)

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Computer Training	173	$87,672	86.07%
Cut And Sew Apparel Manufacturing	173	$57,918	86.50%
Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers	171	$60,023	85.50%
All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing	171	$73,940	85.50%
Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing For Residential Commercial And Appliance Use	169	$96,974	84.50%
Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers	168	$62,747	84.42%
Brick Stone And Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers	168	$69,732	84.42%
Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing	167	$101,298	84.34%
Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing	167	$80,424	84.77%
Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths	166	$98,261	85.13%

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Electronic Connector Manufacturing	62	$108,668	93.94%
Promoters Of Performing Arts Sports And Similar Events With Facilities	61	$108,588	92.42%
Retail Bakeries	61	$47,889	93.85%
Furniture And Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers	61	$57,094	93.85%
All Other Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing	61	$89,679	93.85%
Architectural And Structural Metals Manufacturing	61	$35,806	95.31%
Medical And Diagnostic Laboratories	60	$64,868	95.24%
Passenger Car Rental	60	$112,475	95.24%
All Other Miscellaneous Schools And Instruction	60	$75,961	95.24%
General Freight Trucking	60	$56,493	96.77%

California Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

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.