| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Counselors | 65 | $37,159 | 82.28% |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 65 | $54,687 | 84.42% |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 65 | $97,731 | 85.53% |
| Microsystems Engineers | 65 | $128,563 | 85.53% |
| Surgeons | 65 | $165,492 | 87.84% |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 64 | $54,242 | 86.49% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 64 | $61,738 | 86.49% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 64 | $46,325 | 86.49% |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 64 | $48,157 | 87.67% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 63 | $66,662 | 86.30% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 13 | $32,142 | 15.66% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 12 | $69,436 | 14.63% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 12 | $59,814 | 14.63% |
| Librarians | 12 | $59,299 | 14.63% |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 12 | $74,890 | 14.63% |
| Robotics Engineers | 12 | $111,580 | 14.81% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 12 | $54,365 | 14.81% |
| Writers and Authors | 12 | $82,072 | 15.00% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 12 | $98,028 | 15.00% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 11 | $30,623 | 13.75% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stubhub Inc | 519 | $124,927 | 87.08% |
| East West Bank | 508 | $94,027 | 85.96% |
| Syntel Consulting Inc | 507 | $78,860 | 86.08% |
| Latentview Analytics Corporation | 505 | $98,542 | 85.88% |
| Western Dental Services Inc | 503 | $123,049 | 85.54% |
| Snowflake Inc | 502 | $156,487 | 85.52% |
| Amazon Data Services Inc | 501 | $134,904 | 85.93% |
| Affirm Inc | 501 | $146,532 | 86.38% |
| Rite Aid Corp | 501 | $104,136 | 86.68% |
| Capgemini Us Llc | 500 | $96,840 | 86.96% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Amparan | 6 | $21,514 | 100.00% |
| Corder Farms Inc | 6 | $38,764 | 100.00% |
| Marius L Nastase | 6 | $29,092 | 100.00% |
| Juan Fuentes | 6 | $36,469 | 100.00% |
| Miguel A Ramos Dba Ramos Farms | 6 | $30,106 | 100.00% |
| Bonita Land Livestock Co | 6 | $32,960 | 100.00% |
| Buoye Honey Company Inc | 6 | $33,479 | 100.00% |
| Corona Vineyard Management | 6 | $23,709 | 100.00% |
| Fresh Foods Inc | 6 | $35,311 | 100.00% |
| Robert Mcgrew | 6 | $32,711 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integral Development Corp | 44 | $131,393 | 32.84% |
| Lumentum Operations Llc | 44 | $122,871 | 33.33% |
| Dys Technologies Inc | 44 | $136,620 | 33.59% |
| Infineon Technologies Americas Corp | 44 | $120,436 | 33.59% |
| Cashedge Inc | 43 | $105,226 | 32.82% |
| Infovity Inc | 43 | $121,664 | 33.08% |
| Fanatics Retail Group Fulfillment Inc Dba Fanatics | 43 | $110,088 | 33.33% |
| Happiest Minds Technologies Pvt Ltd | 43 | $137,801 | 33.33% |
| Karma Automotive Llc | 43 | $105,951 | 33.33% |
| Social Finance Inc | 43 | $124,795 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 1,431 | $132,599 | 91.55% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 1,328 | $103,861 | 85.07% |
| Insurance Agencies And Brokerages | 1,308 | $90,279 | 83.79% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 1,304 | $131,615 | 84.57% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 1,264 | $90,485 | 86.81% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 1,151 | $62,440 | 87.00% |
| Other Accounting Services | 1,141 | $75,071 | 86.37% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 1,125 | $74,436 | 86.21% |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | 1,098 | $142,026 | 87.28% |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 1,086 | $108,802 | 86.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Except Orange Groves | 2 | $39,936 | 100.00% |
| Landscaping Services | 1 | $41,080 | 50.00% |
| Potato Farming | 1 | $30,722 | 50.00% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 1 | $36,421 | 100.00% |
| Poultry And Egg Production | 1 | $41,080 | 100.00% |
| Merchant Wholesalers Nondurable Goods | 1 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Racetracks | 1 | $38,792 | 100.00% |
| Saw Blade And Handtool Manufacturing | 1 | $36,421 | 100.00% |
| All Other Animal Production | 1 | $23,469 | 100.00% |
| Soybean Farming | 1 | $38,792 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 417 | $106,668 | 98.58% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 414 | $73,893 | 99.28% |
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 411 | $87,928 | 99.28% |
| Insurance Agencies And Brokerages | 396 | $86,659 | 96.35% |
| Other Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 394 | $541,657 | 99.49% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 376 | $105,891 | 95.43% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 375 | $119,371 | 99.73% |
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 371 | $91,829 | 98.93% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 369 | $97,936 | 99.46% |
| Medical Laboratories | 359 | $86,032 | 97.29% |
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.