| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 85 | $63,243 | 79.44% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 85 | $63,276 | 83.33% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 84 | $38,644 | 84.00% |
| Mechanical Drafters | 83 | $54,381 | 83.00% |
| Search Marketing Strategists | 83 | $101,606 | 85.57% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 82 | $51,668 | 85.42% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 80 | $70,746 | 88.89% |
| Nanosystems Engineers | 79 | $109,184 | 88.76% |
| Athletic Trainers | 77 | $39,064 | 86.52% |
| Librarians | 77 | $64,853 | 86.52% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 15 | $91,657 | 16.30% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 15 | $31,461 | 16.48% |
| Electricians | 15 | $52,720 | 16.48% |
| Retail Salespersons | 15 | $26,117 | 16.48% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 14 | $47,266 | 15.56% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 14 | $54,801 | 15.56% |
| Animal Trainers | 14 | $38,544 | 15.73% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 14 | $140,999 | 15.73% |
| Biostatisticians | 14 | $93,322 | 15.73% |
| Financial Examiners | 14 | $93,029 | 16.09% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim Integrated Products Inc | 443 | $106,041 | 86.86% |
| Dolby Laboratories Inc | 442 | $122,422 | 87.18% |
| 8k Miles Software Services Inc | 442 | $83,834 | 87.52% |
| Nicira Inc | 442 | $114,712 | 88.05% |
| Hulu Llc | 437 | $98,274 | 87.40% |
| Riverbed Technology Inc | 436 | $112,709 | 87.55% |
| Hitachi Consulting Corporation | 435 | $76,781 | 87.70% |
| Regents Of The University Of California At Riverside | 434 | $64,259 | 87.68% |
| Intellipro Group Inc | 432 | $80,861 | 87.80% |
| Slalom Llc | 431 | $117,615 | 87.96% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splendor Salad | 5 | $34,632 | 100.00% |
| Ixtapa Farming | 5 | $28,196 | 100.00% |
| Big F Company Inc | 5 | $23,074 | 100.00% |
| Anoroc Vineyard Management Llc | 5 | $32,976 | 100.00% |
| Carrillo Apiaries Inc | 5 | $36,080 | 100.00% |
| Robert Gabriel Lizarraga Farms Llc | 5 | $32,064 | 100.00% |
| Tanimura Antle Onions Llc | 4 | $36,826 | 100.00% |
| Md Labor Llc | 4 | $19,547 | 100.00% |
| Ryan Burris | 4 | $34,830 | 100.00% |
| Ll Equine Llc | 4 | $38,178 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atheros Communications Inc | 36 | $105,090 | 34.62% |
| Harmonic Inc | 36 | $112,511 | 34.95% |
| Assign Corporation Dba Assigncorp | 36 | $92,200 | 35.29% |
| Dcm Limited | 36 | $87,570 | 35.29% |
| Mulesoft Inc | 36 | $117,652 | 35.29% |
| Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation | 36 | $121,109 | 35.29% |
| Pacificstructures Inc | 36 | $78,860 | 36.00% |
| Montebello Care Center | 36 | $33,114 | 36.00% |
| Verifone Inc | 35 | $109,682 | 35.00% |
| University Of California San Francisco | 35 | $95,524 | 35.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research And Development In Biotechnology Except Nanobiotechnology | 3,621 | $114,059 | 89.39% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 3,157 | $114,586 | 93.43% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 2,860 | $99,187 | 86.25% |
| Electromedical And Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 2,821 | $101,489 | 85.46% |
| Other Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 2,801 | $89,412 | 85.06% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 2,690 | $101,426 | 86.97% |
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 2,675 | $99,787 | 88.93% |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 2,577 | $105,892 | 87.80% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 2,430 | $108,861 | 83.71% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 2,415 | $130,028 | 88.75% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Farming | 13 | $39,388 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Tree Nut Combination Farming | 11 | $30,848 | 100.00% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 11 | $26,058 | 100.00% |
| Orange Groves | 10 | $40,265 | 100.00% |
| Business Associations | 10 | $34,251 | 100.00% |
| Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 9 | $40,308 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Farming | 9 | $37,183 | 100.00% |
| Agriculture Construction And Mining Machinery Manufacturing | 9 | $26,434 | 100.00% |
| Horses And Other Equine Production | 8 | $37,279 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Combination Farming | 8 | $37,762 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Travel Arrangement And Reservation Services | 877 | $120,012 | 100.00% |
| Radio Broadcasting Stations | 877 | $101,923 | 100.00% |
| Offices Of Physical Occupational And Speech Therapists And Audiologists | 840 | $5,563,112 | 100.00% |
| General Medical And Surgical Hospitals | 826 | $722,156 | 100.00% |
| Marketing Consulting Services | 811 | $101,405 | 100.00% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 808 | $745,694 | 100.00% |
| Apparel Piece Goods And Notions Merchant Wholesalers | 782 | $53,198 | 100.00% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 774 | $107,113 | 100.00% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 758 | $100,735 | 100.00% |
| Motion Picture And Video Production | 711 | $82,886 | 100.00% |
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.