We now have Quarter 4 H1B visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 PERM visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 H2A visa FY 2023 data.
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Connecticut Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

Total Visas % of all Visas Average Wage Visa Type
96,971 93.30% $82,147 H-1B
5,085 4.89% $175,289 PERM
1,110 1.07% $28,652 H-2A
764 0.74% $102,835 E-3 Australian

As of May 2023, Connecticut has seen a total of 103,930 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Connecticut is the H-1B visa with 96,971 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 93.30% of Connecticut's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 5,085 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 4.89% of Connecticut's total visas.

Top Occupations in Connecticut (All Years)

Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Geographers 9 $52,707 75.00%
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 9 $37,826 75.00%
Regulatory Affairs Managers 9 $130,460 75.00%
Geneticists 9 $63,983 75.00%
Hydrologists 9 $56,605 81.82%
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 9 $51,139 81.82%
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 9 $83,189 81.82%
Genetic Counselors 8 $67,064 72.73%
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 8 $55,424 72.73%
Music Directors and Composers 8 $40,586 72.73%
Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 1 $45,000 20.00%
Environmental Engineering Technicians 1 $46,821 20.00%
Paperhangers 1 $49,925 20.00%
Emergency Management Directors 1 $104,187 20.00%
Skincare Specialists 1 $30,638 20.00%
Lodging Managers 1 $61,339 20.00%
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 1 $50,378 20.00%
Photonics Engineers 1 $118,934 20.00%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1 $53,414 20.00%
Labor Relations Specialists 1 $58,219 20.00%
Connecticut Employees Over Time
Connecticut has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 4,742 employees were hired. Connecticut peaked in 2015 with 8,801 employees, and has since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 989 in 2025.

Top Countries with Workers in Connecticut From PERM Program (All Years)

Country # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
India 1,580 $282,423 45.39%
China 259 $87,055 47.44%
Canada 92 $107,993 43.19%
Brazil 88 $65,956 47.83%
South Korea 79 $68,984 44.38%
Philippines 59 $2,606,398 33.52%
Mexico 54 $55,699 40.60%
United Kingdom 46 $103,235 36.51%
Italy 38 $79,708 40.00%
Ecuador 36 $32,632 41.38%

Top Hiring Companies in Connecticut (All Years)

Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Marriott International Inc 22 $116,760 88.00%
Riskspan Inc 22 $89,001 88.00%
Ing North America Insurance Corporation 22 $76,671 88.00%
Dataserv Inc 22 $83,290 88.00%
Michael Allen Company Llc 22 $61,458 88.00%
Aspire Systems Inc 22 $62,861 88.00%
Lancesoft Inc 22 $65,462 88.00%
Emage Software Services Llc 22 $66,708 88.00%
Columbus Chemists Llc 22 $82,554 88.00%
Prime Ae Group Inc 22 $80,699 88.00%
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Mj Fowler Farm Llc 2 $26,832 50.00%
The University Of Bridgeport Inc 2 $97,147 50.00%
Bridgeport Hardwood Floors 1 $41,870 25.00%
Painting Renovation 1 $55,910 25.00%
Mafcote Inc 1 $49,504 25.00%
Jat Truck Repair 1 $0 25.00%
Aig Financial Products Corp 1 $98,238 25.00%
Louis J Casale Jr 1 $33,197 25.00%
Middletown Board Of Education 1 $51,885 25.00%
Loureiro Engineering Associates 1 $46,821 25.00%

Top Industries in Connecticut (All Years)

Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Agriculture Forestry Fishing And Hunting 2 $32,490 100.00%
Horses And Other Equine Production 1 $27,560 50.00%
Apiculture 1 $41,600 50.00%
Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers 1 $27,560 100.00%
Support Activities For Animal Production 1 $32,573 100.00%
Other Animal Production 1 $41,600 100.00%
Other Performing Arts Companies 1 $37,024 100.00%
Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Computer Systems Design And Related Services 74 $93,212 100.00%
Elementary And Secondary Schools 70 $57,416 94.59%
Insurance Carriers 70 $107,805 100.00%
Other Computer Related Services 69 $94,042 98.57%
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 69 $95,959 100.00%
Commercial Banking 69 $118,496 100.00%
Marketing Consulting Services 55 $95,083 79.71%
Full Service Restaurants 51 $35,440 92.73%
Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels 51 $77,209 100.00%
Accounting Tax Preparation Bookkeeping And Payroll Services 50 $85,356 98.04%

Connecticut Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

The chart below compares The average wage in Connecticut to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Connecticut over all years is $82,147. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.

State Avg Wage