| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 5,310 | $77,055 | 90.21% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 3,889 | $66,899 | 94.01% |
| Computer Programmers | 2,382 | $56,221 | 89.79% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,410 | $61,201 | 92.89% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 963 | $83,056 | 90.85% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 718 | $68,451 | 84.87% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 704 | $162,222 | 87.78% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 523 | $45,118 | 90.48% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 435 | $113,515 | 78.66% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 430 | $51,698 | 78.61% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 830 | $33,994 | 199.52% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 541 | $30,479 | 172.29% |
| Construction Laborers | 333 | $34,855 | 188.14% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 160 | $34,576 | 93.02% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 90 | $31,445 | 54.22% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 61 | $46,389 | 43.88% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 20 | $37,467 | 23.81% |
| Nursery Workers | 17 | $30,800 | 22.67% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 15 | $40,554 | 22.39% |
| Crane and Tower Operators | 11 | $43,595 | 16.42% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 358 | $84,792 | 51.22% |
| Internists, General | 136 | $136,207 | 64.15% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 132 | $89,712 | 93.62% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 82 | $150,413 | 59.42% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 75 | $85,041 | 60.98% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 71 | $44,619 | 58.20% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 61 | $75,029 | 52.14% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 60 | $119,543 | 58.82% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 56 | $71,575 | 58.33% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 47 | $23,920 | 58.02% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 1 | $41,930 | 100.00% |
| Liberia | 1 | $33,592 | 100.00% |
| Croatia | 1 | $42,702 | 100.00% |
| Bahamas | 1 | $45,810 | 100.00% |
| Grenada | 1 | $187,199 | 100.00% |
| Algeria | 1 | $54,309 | 100.00% |
| Panama | 1 | $52,354 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Applied Solutions Group Inc | 10 | $66,849 | 90.91% |
| Macrosoft Inc | 10 | $74,162 | 90.91% |
| Climax Molybdenum Company | 10 | $67,388 | 90.91% |
| Proficient Business Systems Inc | 10 | $58,402 | 90.91% |
| American Business Solutions Inc | 10 | $58,972 | 90.91% |
| Inj Software Solutions Llc | 10 | $55,597 | 90.91% |
| Infomerica Inc | 10 | $65,212 | 90.91% |
| Adroit Associates Inc | 10 | $69,761 | 90.91% |
| Ncs Pearson Inc An Indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Pearson Plc | 10 | $78,150 | 90.91% |
| Comtek Global Inc | 10 | $66,545 | 90.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades Harvesting Inc Ia 2 | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| David A Hoefer | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| Blue Spruce Feedlots Inc | 1 | $54,454 | 100.00% |
| Harper Grove Llc | 1 | $33,675 | 100.00% |
| Cher Pork Llc | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| Limasfarm Labor Services Co Llc | 1 | $26,250 | 100.00% |
| Longview Farms | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| Martin Family Farms | 1 | $37,003 | 100.00% |
| Galmore Services Inc | 1 | $18,720 | 100.00% |
| T Bell Detasseling Llc 1 | 1 | $23,920 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Publishers | 14 | $100,519 | 87.50% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 14 | $64,104 | 87.50% |
| General Warehousing And Storage | 14 | $83,634 | 93.33% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 14 | $52,149 | 93.33% |
| Religious Organizations | 14 | $35,757 | 93.33% |
| Solar Electric Power Generation | 13 | $76,272 | 86.67% |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 13 | $61,293 | 86.67% |
| Farm And Garden Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 12 | $64,327 | 85.71% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 12 | $58,358 | 85.71% |
| Medical Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 12 | $67,980 | 85.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 4 | $66,482 | 80.00% |
| Spice And Extract Manufacturing | 4 | $139,786 | 80.00% |
| Dry Condensed And Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing | 4 | $60,008 | 80.00% |
| Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors | 4 | $50,679 | 80.00% |
| Ventilation Heating Air Conditioning And Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 3 | $101,560 | 60.00% |
| Monetary Authorities Central Bank | 3 | $84,094 | 60.00% |
| Medical Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 3 | $59,703 | 75.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services | 3 | $41,933 | 75.00% |
| Corn Farming | 3 | $49,005 | 75.00% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 3 | $68,591 | 75.00% |
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.