| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | 2,474 | $143,112 | 88.71% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2,443 | $72,637 | 89.75% |
| Computer Network Architects | 2,304 | $116,874 | 85.56% |
| Chemists | 2,270 | $73,557 | 87.04% |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,247 | $114,915 | 86.59% |
| Web Developers | 2,196 | $70,262 | 86.94% |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 2,138 | $75,425 | 89.68% |
| Physical Therapists | 1,862 | $85,964 | 87.91% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 1,776 | $51,776 | 84.57% |
| Accountants | 1,771 | $65,525 | 85.14% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | 245 | $627,326 | 58.89% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 235 | $76,840 | 56.63% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 226 | $110,299 | 54.72% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 220 | $109,301 | 53.79% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 216 | $58,556 | 54.00% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 214 | $97,426 | 53.90% |
| Clergy | 213 | $39,384 | 55.32% |
| Construction Managers | 204 | $108,593 | 53.26% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 204 | $778,350 | 53.40% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 198 | $65,425 | 55.62% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Life Insurance Company | 160 | $101,064 | 87.43% |
| Sapphire Software Solutions Inc | 160 | $99,508 | 87.91% |
| Genpact Llc | 160 | $102,212 | 88.40% |
| Extreme Networks Inc | 160 | $135,994 | 88.40% |
| Infovity Inc | 160 | $95,795 | 88.40% |
| Advansoft International Inc | 160 | $71,710 | 88.40% |
| California State University Los Angeles | 159 | $81,146 | 87.85% |
| Htc Global Services Inc | 159 | $84,234 | 87.85% |
| Idea Helix Inc | 159 | $97,073 | 88.33% |
| Nic Info Tek Inc | 159 | $75,465 | 88.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Agricultural Ventures Llc | 1 | $45,490 | 100.00% |
| Herrick Grapevines | 1 | $41,080 | 100.00% |
| Foothill Packing Inc 2023 Sa 23 Dole Oxnard Tt | 1 | $38,792 | 100.00% |
| Garcias Registered Jerseys | 1 | $26,146 | 100.00% |
| Soffel Farms Inc | 1 | $41,080 | 100.00% |
| Rancho Nuevo Durango | 1 | $36,421 | 100.00% |
| Malcolm Bond Dba Bondolio Olive Oil | 1 | $28,080 | 100.00% |
| Fmg Farm Contractor Inc Fmg123a 1 | 1 | $38,792 | 100.00% |
| Sebastians Golden State Farm | 1 | $38,792 | 100.00% |
| Gregory Livestock Costeve Gregory | 1 | $19,204 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jos Unified School District | 13 | $61,213 | 35.14% |
| Archer Aviation Inc | 13 | $144,242 | 35.14% |
| Red Hibbert Group Llc | 13 | $144,409 | 35.14% |
| Western Digital Technologies | 13 | $121,576 | 35.14% |
| Ove Arup And Partners California Limited | 12 | $84,833 | 32.43% |
| Mercer Us Inc | 12 | $107,467 | 32.43% |
| Aixtron Inc | 12 | $123,991 | 32.43% |
| Intacct Corp | 12 | $86,582 | 32.43% |
| Scripps College | 12 | $72,268 | 32.43% |
| Orchepia School Of Music Inc | 12 | $55,308 | 32.43% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Agencies | 1,966 | $81,788 | 82.67% |
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 1,932 | $91,841 | 85.71% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology | 1,849 | $112,158 | 87.46% |
| Radio Broadcasting Stations | 1,800 | $93,527 | 85.23% |
| Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | 1,648 | $114,747 | 87.52% |
| Offices Of Dentists | 1,577 | $113,273 | 89.76% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 1,526 | $103,838 | 89.29% |
| Department Stores | 1,525 | $143,848 | 90.77% |
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 1,521 | $114,061 | 92.69% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 1,464 | $107,242 | 89.32% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Grain Farming | 3 | $27,484 | 100.00% |
| Spectator Sports | 2 | $36,421 | 100.00% |
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $35,360 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Retailers | 2 | $33,571 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed Except Soybean Farming | 2 | $26,058 | 100.00% |
| Other Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 2 | $30,722 | 100.00% |
| Floriculture Production | 2 | $29,796 | 100.00% |
| Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 2 | $37,606 | 100.00% |
| Rice Farming | 2 | $39,936 | 100.00% |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 2 | $32,053 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Households | 521 | $144,777 | 100.00% |
| Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 511 | $61,292 | 100.00% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 494 | $105,298 | 97.05% |
| Educational Support Services | 493 | $82,973 | 99.80% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 490 | $112,322 | 99.39% |
| Advertising Agencies | 470 | $93,562 | 95.92% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 455 | $105,630 | 96.81% |
| Offices Of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 441 | $203,971 | 96.92% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 439 | $81,756 | 99.55% |
| Computer And Electronic Product Manufacturing | 423 | $91,011 | 96.36% |
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.