| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251,530 | 90.49% | $85,215 | H-1B |
| 21,761 | 7.83% | $124,662 | PERM |
| 2,879 | 1.04% | $98,182 | E-3 Australian |
| 1,798 | 0.65% | $27,267 | H-2A |
As of May 2023, Massachusetts has seen a total of 277,968 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Massachusetts is the H-1B visa with 251,530 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 90.49% of Massachusetts's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 21,761 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 7.83% of Massachusetts's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 99 | $61,878 | 81.82% |
| Architectural Drafters | 97 | $50,802 | 80.83% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 96 | $57,360 | 81.36% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 94 | $69,074 | 80.34% |
| Veterinarians | 92 | $73,542 | 78.63% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 91 | $68,026 | 79.82% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 88 | $63,343 | 77.19% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 88 | $91,284 | 79.28% |
| Auditors | 86 | $66,553 | 78.18% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 84 | $63,866 | 80.77% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Writers | 10 | $80,563 | 40.00% |
| Budget Analysts | 10 | $78,102 | 40.00% |
| Segmental Pavers | 9 | $44,778 | 36.00% |
| Robotics Engineers | 9 | $100,746 | 36.00% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 9 | $88,171 | 36.00% |
| Food Service Managers | 9 | $66,877 | 36.00% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 9 | $102,714 | 36.00% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 9 | $42,134 | 36.00% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 9 | $57,621 | 36.00% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 9 | $57,106 | 36.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 1 | $37,760 | 50.00% |
| Sierra Leone | 1 | $192,795 | 50.00% |
| Angola | 1 | $29,827 | 50.00% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | $67,662 | 50.00% |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1 | $69,389 | 50.00% |
| Botswana | 1 | $187,200 | 50.00% |
| Malta | 1 | $119,933 | 50.00% |
| Suriname | 1 | $72,530 | 50.00% |
| Benin | 1 | $58,989 | 50.00% |
| Mauritania | 1 | $91,874 | 50.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mathworks Inc | 5,143 | $92,921 | 97.61% |
| Wipro Limited | 4,760 | $77,449 | 93.44% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 3,502 | $80,610 | 98.45% |
| Infosys Limited | 3,028 | $75,425 | 91.34% |
| Wayfair Llc | 2,875 | $100,122 | 94.57% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 2,831 | $91,082 | 96.75% |
| Deloitte Consulting Llp | 2,687 | $85,901 | 92.02% |
| Avco Consulting Inc | 2,479 | $68,592 | 88.98% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 2,325 | $76,383 | 85.23% |
| State Street Bank And Trust Company | 2,274 | $108,433 | 89.92% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Orchards Inc | 50 | $28,134 | 100.00% |
| Volante Farms Inc | 40 | $27,369 | 100.00% |
| Clark Brothers Orchards Llc | 39 | $27,030 | 100.00% |
| Glenn Stillman | 37 | $25,978 | 100.00% |
| Carlson Orchards Inc | 35 | $27,092 | 100.00% |
| Fairview Orchards Inc | 34 | $26,173 | 100.00% |
| Out Post Farms Llc | 33 | $23,244 | 100.00% |
| Honey Pot Hill Orchards | 32 | $28,707 | 100.00% |
| Westward Orchards Inc | 32 | $27,584 | 100.00% |
| Bolton Spring Farm | 29 | $26,914 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emc Corporation | 624 | $98,064 | 46.99% |
| Amazoncom Services Llc | 370 | $97,149 | 30.50% |
| Oracle America Inc | 343 | $98,395 | 30.49% |
| Hyannis Air Service Inc | 241 | $37,594 | 26.03% |
| Google Llc | 236 | $100,956 | 29.43% |
| Novartis Institutes For Biomedical Research Inc | 187 | $73,575 | 29.97% |
| The Boston Consulting Group | 159 | $124,407 | 29.50% |
| Baystate Medical Practices Inc | 142 | $138,575 | 29.46% |
| Amadeus North America Inc | 127 | $97,393 | 26.74% |
| Athenahealth Inc | 120 | $107,773 | 27.27% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | 60 | $100,203 | 86.96% |
| Limited Service Restaurants | 60 | $95,375 | 90.91% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 60 | $49,810 | 90.91% |
| Health And Welfare Funds | 59 | $84,557 | 89.39% |
| Tax Preparation Services | 59 | $77,541 | 89.39% |
| Agencies Brokerages And Other Insurance Related Activities | 59 | $93,683 | 90.77% |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 59 | $83,454 | 90.77% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 58 | $94,741 | 90.63% |
| Industrial Design Services | 58 | $66,821 | 90.63% |
| Administration Of Urban Planning And Community And Rural Development | 58 | $63,199 | 92.06% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 13 | $75,551 | 86.67% |
| Motor Vehicle Steering And Suspension Components Except Spring Manufacturing | 13 | $120,483 | 92.86% |
| Computer Terminal And Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 13 | $93,091 | 92.86% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 13 | $105,790 | 92.86% |
| Agencies Brokerages And Other Insurance Related Activities | 12 | $97,573 | 85.71% |
| Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | 12 | $114,823 | 85.71% |
| Mortgage And Nonmortgage Loan Brokers | 12 | $79,061 | 85.71% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 12 | $80,271 | 85.71% |
| Solar Electric Power Generation | 11 | $96,461 | 78.57% |
| Offices Of Optometrists | 11 | $81,054 | 78.57% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Massachusetts to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Massachusetts over all years is $85,215. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.