| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists | 10 | $58,395 | 76.92% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | 10 | $90,869 | 76.92% |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | 10 | $59,507 | 76.92% |
| Neurologists | 9 | $137,605 | 75.00% |
| Geological and Petroleum Technicians | 9 | $44,683 | 75.00% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $72,658 | 75.00% |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 9 | $37,978 | 75.00% |
| Electrical Engineering Technicians | 9 | $54,106 | 81.82% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 9 | $40,250 | 81.82% |
| Agricultural Inspectors | 9 | $41,638 | 81.82% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Operators | 4 | $39,707 | 7.84% |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 4 | $42,604 | 7.84% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 4 | $22,776 | 7.84% |
| Dental Hygienists | 4 | $84,396 | 7.84% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 4 | $37,653 | 8.00% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 4 | $21,809 | 8.00% |
| Sales Representatives, Services, All Other | 4 | $41,782 | 8.00% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | 4 | $48,709 | 8.00% |
| Animal Breeders | 3 | $42,696 | 6.00% |
| Pest Control Workers | 3 | $28,122 | 6.12% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Mar Rehabilitation Services Llc | 28 | $87,689 | 87.50% |
| Ulkasemi | 28 | $96,124 | 87.50% |
| Competitive Computer Information Technologies Inc | 28 | $82,009 | 87.50% |
| Umlaut Inc | 28 | $91,069 | 87.50% |
| Aditi Consulting Llc | 28 | $96,865 | 87.50% |
| Anagh Technologies Inc | 28 | $93,251 | 87.50% |
| Alert Enterprise Inc | 28 | $82,836 | 87.50% |
| Gss Infotech Inc | 28 | $71,808 | 87.50% |
| Uniwaysoft Group Inc | 28 | $64,222 | 87.50% |
| Truist Bank | 28 | $113,591 | 87.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ica Communications Arts Llc | 2 | $46,426 | 33.33% |
| Fata Inc Tata Acupuncturedba | 2 | $32,864 | 33.33% |
| Always Better Care Home Health Provider | 2 | $44,512 | 33.33% |
| Peppinos Italian Family Restaurant Dba Peppinos Inc | 2 | $26,541 | 33.33% |
| Guasha Research Institute Corp | 2 | $29,973 | 33.33% |
| Barry Controls | 2 | $72,426 | 33.33% |
| Gabledon And Sons Construction Inc | 2 | $47,362 | 33.33% |
| Keystone Brokerage Consulting | 2 | $56,483 | 33.33% |
| Types Ezr Inc | 2 | $47,986 | 33.33% |
| Bell Microproducts | 2 | $70,304 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Merchant Wholesalers | 108 | $75,084 | 86.40% |
| Security Systems Services | 108 | $93,561 | 87.10% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 108 | $87,642 | 87.10% |
| Footwear Merchant Wholesalers | 107 | $57,372 | 86.99% |
| Other Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 106 | $76,439 | 86.89% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting Stations | 106 | $75,477 | 87.60% |
| Agencies Brokerages And Other Insurance Related Activities | 106 | $66,561 | 87.60% |
| Metal Service Centers And Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 106 | $62,835 | 87.60% |
| Turbine And Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 106 | $95,057 | 88.33% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 105 | $94,545 | 87.50% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Courses And Country Clubs | 37 | $70,008 | 90.24% |
| Promoters Of Performing Arts Sports And Similar Events Without Facilities | 37 | $62,379 | 90.24% |
| New Car Dealers | 37 | $67,193 | 90.24% |
| Food Services And Drinking Places | 37 | $33,281 | 92.50% |
| Air Conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial And Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 37 | $94,126 | 92.50% |
| Specialty Except Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 36 | $64,640 | 90.00% |
| Poultry Processing | 36 | $21,163 | 90.00% |
| Farm Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 36 | $115,796 | 92.31% |
| Highway Street And Bridge Construction | 36 | $77,316 | 92.31% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 36 | $70,771 | 94.74% |
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.