| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineers | 29 | $100,050 | 78.38% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 29 | $87,941 | 80.56% |
| Mathematical Technicians | 29 | $51,786 | 80.56% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 28 | $64,531 | 80.00% |
| Clinical Psychologists | 28 | $84,552 | 80.00% |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | 28 | $81,923 | 82.35% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 28 | $42,109 | 82.35% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 27 | $59,069 | 79.41% |
| Web Administrators | 27 | $84,202 | 79.41% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 26 | $39,234 | 81.25% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Sales Agents | 7 | $43,739 | 10.77% |
| Data Entry Keyers | 7 | $29,785 | 10.94% |
| Film and Video Editors | 7 | $60,546 | 10.94% |
| Printing Press Operators | 7 | $36,293 | 10.94% |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 7 | $125,208 | 10.94% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 7 | $31,937 | 11.11% |
| Curators | 7 | $44,367 | 11.11% |
| Hydrologists | 7 | $76,969 | 11.11% |
| Architectural Drafters | 7 | $46,660 | 11.29% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 7 | $79,230 | 11.29% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs Software India Ltd | 784 | $67,546 | 89.29% |
| Yelp Inc | 783 | $123,893 | 89.38% |
| Stripe Inc | 776 | $139,464 | 88.89% |
| Blizzard Entertainment Inc | 775 | $90,559 | 89.08% |
| Roku Inc | 772 | $173,046 | 89.25% |
| Asml Us Lp | 770 | $120,686 | 89.22% |
| Kla Corporation | 756 | $134,336 | 88.94% |
| Ariba Inc | 750 | $118,345 | 89.61% |
| Roblox Corporation | 745 | $162,608 | 90.85% |
| Xoriant Corporation | 741 | $94,623 | 91.37% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jmc Farming Inc | 8 | $31,418 | 100.00% |
| Pedro Maria Indacochea Dba Indacochea Sheep Ranch | 8 | $31,867 | 100.00% |
| Altman Specialty Plants Llc Ca Vista | 8 | $35,838 | 100.00% |
| Ll Vineyards | 8 | $31,442 | 100.00% |
| Pine Ridge Winery Llc | 8 | $25,626 | 100.00% |
| Anderson Vineyards Inc | 8 | $38,574 | 100.00% |
| Reynaga Apiaries Honey Pollination | 8 | $32,014 | 100.00% |
| Alan Brown | 8 | $28,075 | 100.00% |
| Echeveste Sheep Company | 8 | $19,927 | 100.00% |
| Wawona Packing Co Llc | 8 | $33,108 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flextronics International Usa | 65 | $118,282 | 33.33% |
| Palantir Technologies | 65 | $116,407 | 33.51% |
| Marin Software Inc | 65 | $102,120 | 33.51% |
| Veeva Systems Inc | 65 | $115,175 | 33.68% |
| Mentor Graphics Corporation | 65 | $115,370 | 33.85% |
| University Of California Riverside | 64 | $65,677 | 33.68% |
| Molina Healthcare Inc | 64 | $104,639 | 33.68% |
| Rgb Systems Dba Extron Electronics | 64 | $82,318 | 33.86% |
| Clover Network Inc | 64 | $136,424 | 33.86% |
| Billcom | 64 | $149,784 | 34.04% |
| 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.