| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,441 | 86.90% | $73,425 | H-1B |
| 2,413 | 6.46% | $32,990 | H-2A |
| 2,305 | 6.17% | $148,442 | PERM |
| 172 | 0.46% | $68,350 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Iowa has seen a total of 37,331 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Iowa is the H-1B visa with 32,441 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 86.90% of Iowa's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-2A visa with 2,413 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 6.46% of Iowa's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 144 | $53,088 | 79.56% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 140 | $71,157 | 78.21% |
| Physical Therapists | 137 | $64,129 | 79.65% |
| Web Developers | 127 | $54,490 | 81.41% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 127 | $47,621 | 92.03% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 125 | $44,572 | 92.59% |
| Information Security Analysts | 123 | $70,307 | 91.79% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 110 | $60,998 | 83.33% |
| Physicists | 107 | $54,564 | 85.60% |
| Family and General Practitioners | 101 | $147,010 | 82.11% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 1 | $37,003 | 11.11% |
| Commercial Pilots | 1 | $239,200 | 12.50% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 1 | $42,786 | 12.50% |
| Farm and Ranch Managers | 1 | $33,675 | 12.50% |
| Tile and Marble Setters | 1 | $31,970 | 12.50% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 1 | $33,675 | 12.50% |
| Helpers--Electricians | 1 | $36,483 | 12.50% |
| Production Workers, All Other | 1 | $30,326 | 12.50% |
| Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 1 | $42,099 | 14.29% |
| Agricultural Inspectors | 1 | $37,003 | 14.29% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Scientists | 15 | $53,633 | 88.24% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 14 | $108,306 | 93.33% |
| Financial Analysts | 14 | $75,519 | 100.00% |
| Construction Laborers | 13 | $31,469 | 100.00% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 12 | $43,929 | 92.31% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 12 | $47,882 | 92.31% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 12 | $70,893 | 92.31% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 11 | $54,805 | 84.62% |
| Database Administrators | 11 | $84,482 | 91.67% |
| Chemists | 9 | $62,009 | 75.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 622 | $352,451 | 42.78% |
| China | 92 | $66,084 | 36.08% |
| Mexico | 89 | $48,511 | 45.18% |
| Philippines | 63 | $55,714 | 48.84% |
| Canada | 47 | $89,415 | 37.30% |
| Brazil | 37 | $64,297 | 31.90% |
| Nepal | 37 | $63,930 | 33.94% |
| Bangladesh | 34 | $30,263 | 33.66% |
| South Africa | 32 | $44,978 | 35.96% |
| Pakistan | 31 | $115,622 | 36.90% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Assurity Financial Inc | 10 | $69,884 | 90.91% |
| Tpi Iowa Llc | 10 | $63,715 | 90.91% |
| Virtusa Corporation | 10 | $77,447 | 90.91% |
| Erp Cloud Technologies Llc | 10 | $77,725 | 90.91% |
| Bayer Research And Development Services Llc | 10 | $90,480 | 90.91% |
| Itvian Inc | 10 | $69,170 | 90.91% |
| Ia Dental Pc | 10 | $109,244 | 90.91% |
| Iowa Fertilizer Company | 10 | $100,518 | 90.91% |
| Siouxland Regional Cancer Center | 10 | $165,814 | 90.91% |
| Ecom Solutions Inc | 9 | $81,551 | 81.82% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Iowa Equipment Inc | 1 | $30,326 | 100.00% |
| Heeringa Concrete Llc | 1 | $33,051 | 100.00% |
| Jenseneca Inc | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| Kd Farm Operations Inc | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| James D Sterling | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| Rodriguez Citrus Harvesting Inc Ia 5 | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| Bonnie Plants Llc 27 1 | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| Lewis Brothers Tree Farm Inc Dba Rustling Ridge Nursery | 1 | $27,914 | 100.00% |
| Pork And Beans Llc | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| Tg Grain Systems Llc | 1 | $33,675 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 19 | $84,814 | 76.00% |
| Turbine And Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 19 | $69,915 | 90.48% |
| Printing Ink Manufacturing | 18 | $63,631 | 85.71% |
| Oil And Gas Pipeline And Related Structures Construction | 18 | $79,476 | 90.00% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 17 | $78,604 | 85.00% |
| Other General Government Support | 16 | $58,799 | 80.00% |
| Medicinal And Botanical Manufacturing | 15 | $70,708 | 88.24% |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 15 | $71,490 | 88.24% |
| Fluid Power Pump And Motor Manufacturing | 15 | $59,390 | 93.75% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 15 | $90,562 | 93.75% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Care Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities | 4 | $27,540 | 66.67% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 4 | $88,364 | 66.67% |
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 4 | $94,271 | 66.67% |
| Metal Coating Engraving Except Jewelry And Silverware And Allied Services To Manufacturers | 4 | $28,382 | 80.00% |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 4 | $56,951 | 80.00% |
| Landscaping Services | 4 | $82,571 | 80.00% |
| Chicken Egg Production | 4 | $79,508 | 80.00% |
| Other General Government Support | 4 | $54,954 | 80.00% |
| Other Services Related To Advertising | 4 | $67,246 | 80.00% |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 4 | $60,877 | 80.00% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Iowa to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Iowa over all years is $73,425. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.