| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 41 | $55,477 | 75.93% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 41 | $57,017 | 78.85% |
| Fuel Cell Engineers | 39 | $125,040 | 75.00% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 38 | $61,881 | 82.61% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | 38 | $51,387 | 82.61% |
| Genetic Counselors | 37 | $92,894 | 80.43% |
| Chemical Technicians | 37 | $40,351 | 80.43% |
| Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists | 36 | $98,318 | 81.82% |
| Audiologists | 35 | $83,183 | 81.40% |
| Environmental Economists | 34 | $72,970 | 79.07% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $69,994 | 13.04% |
| Animal Scientists | 9 | $62,217 | 13.04% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 9 | $56,814 | 13.04% |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | 9 | $20,821 | 13.04% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 8 | $62,404 | 11.59% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 8 | $80,972 | 11.59% |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 8 | $43,612 | 11.59% |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 8 | $87,300 | 11.76% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 8 | $63,037 | 11.76% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 8 | $40,235 | 11.94% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logitech Inc | 361 | $117,052 | 89.80% |
| Agreeya Solutions Inc | 360 | $74,278 | 89.55% |
| Itech Us Inc | 360 | $92,431 | 89.78% |
| Verily Life Sciences Llc | 360 | $121,911 | 90.23% |
| Samsung Information Systems America Inc | 360 | $108,979 | 90.23% |
| Ancestrycom Operations Inc | 359 | $126,396 | 89.97% |
| Flexton Inc | 358 | $115,000 | 89.95% |
| Mitchell International Inc | 357 | $86,634 | 89.70% |
| Coursera Inc | 356 | $137,463 | 89.45% |
| Macyscom Llc | 355 | $125,236 | 89.65% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Grove Orange Inc | 3 | $40,317 | 100.00% |
| Nastase Honey Farm Inc | 3 | $38,764 | 100.00% |
| Adam Halls Nursery Inc | 3 | $37,211 | 100.00% |
| Lj6gk Llc | 3 | $38,133 | 100.00% |
| Reynolds Packing Company | 3 | $83,893 | 100.00% |
| Slaven Farms | 3 | $19,915 | 100.00% |
| American Sod Farms Llc | 3 | $32,497 | 100.00% |
| Altman Specialty Plants Llc Ca Nipomo | 3 | $41,551 | 100.00% |
| Lecavalier Cellars Llc | 3 | $37,974 | 100.00% |
| Moon Valley Nursery Llc Gilroy | 3 | $36,199 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mh Sub I Llc | 29 | $88,619 | 34.52% |
| Mclane Suneast Inc | 29 | $60,320 | 34.94% |
| Technicon Design Corporation | 28 | $76,509 | 33.73% |
| Sybase Inc | 28 | $105,358 | 33.73% |
| Netpace Inc | 28 | $100,828 | 33.73% |
| Tekvalley Corporationinc | 28 | $113,937 | 33.73% |
| Personal Capital Corporation | 28 | $102,963 | 34.15% |
| Callaway Golf Company | 28 | $94,939 | 34.15% |
| Fuhu Inc | 28 | $78,000 | 34.57% |
| Barefoot Networks Inc | 28 | $129,035 | 34.57% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 1,072 | $94,779 | 87.87% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 1,061 | $118,222 | 87.61% |
| Other Electronic Parts And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 1,044 | $109,965 | 86.64% |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 1,044 | $101,020 | 87.29% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 1,022 | $74,263 | 85.52% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 1,021 | $99,045 | 85.65% |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | 1,012 | $111,006 | 85.91% |
| Medical Laboratories | 1,007 | $105,766 | 86.96% |
| Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing | 1,005 | $119,889 | 88.94% |
| Industrial Design Services | 998 | $77,621 | 89.59% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Facilities For The Elderly | 350 | $27,149 | 97.49% |
| Janitorial Services | 340 | $31,311 | 97.14% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 323 | $100,563 | 95.00% |
| Other Accounting Services | 323 | $80,585 | 100.00% |
| Other Services Related To Advertising | 310 | $106,314 | 95.98% |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 296 | $112,158 | 95.48% |
| Junior Colleges | 287 | $55,023 | 96.96% |
| Industrial Design Services | 281 | $87,153 | 97.91% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 281 | $207,628 | 100.00% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 277 | $86,843 | 98.58% |
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.