| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 3,115 | $100,780 | 80.91% |
| Statisticians | 2,996 | $88,068 | 86.84% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,775 | $137,507 | 80.60% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 2,743 | $74,219 | 83.55% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 2,741 | $54,706 | 89.52% |
| Financial Analysts | 2,741 | $81,690 | 91.46% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 2,436 | $59,049 | 87.85% |
| Database Administrators | 2,411 | $75,330 | 87.29% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,196 | $84,523 | 88.33% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 2,055 | $74,238 | 91.78% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | 187 | $129,981 | 173.15% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 185 | $85,548 | 176.19% |
| Financial Analysts | 167 | $94,249 | 160.58% |
| Database Administrators | 147 | $1,097,332 | 144.12% |
| Sales Engineers | 140 | $105,686 | 141.41% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 129 | $90,986 | 134.38% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 127 | $63,312 | 135.11% |
| Electrical Engineers | 125 | $105,118 | 140.45% |
| Dentists, General | 116 | $109,464 | 130.34% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 115 | $72,575 | 135.29% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7,977 | $166,569 | 47.75% |
| China | 1,561 | $88,675 | 49.97% |
| Brazil | 645 | $48,050 | 46.71% |
| Canada | 440 | $104,775 | 45.41% |
| South Korea | 170 | $64,997 | 41.46% |
| United Kingdom | 157 | $1,232,094 | 42.20% |
| Mexico | 144 | $85,586 | 43.90% |
| Turkey | 128 | $77,137 | 47.23% |
| Nepal | 117 | $78,217 | 45.00% |
| Pakistan | 110 | $94,591 | 46.41% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Hydrogen Co | 29 | $94,507 | 87.88% |
| Aspect Software Inc | 29 | $90,284 | 87.88% |
| Edelman Financial Engines Llc | 29 | $107,359 | 87.88% |
| Dell Usa Lp | 29 | $118,005 | 87.88% |
| Maxim Integrated Products Inc | 29 | $98,073 | 87.88% |
| Magna Electronics Inc | 29 | $122,202 | 87.88% |
| Parexel International Llc | 29 | $113,168 | 87.88% |
| Aspen Dental Associates Of New England Pc | 29 | $104,629 | 87.88% |
| Quadrant 4 System Corporation | 28 | $66,336 | 87.50% |
| Ideo Lp | 28 | $62,686 | 87.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santander Technology Usa Llc | 2 | $111,935 | 40.00% |
| Josephs Gourmet Pasta Company | 2 | $69,441 | 40.00% |
| Abbey Llc | 2 | $54,101 | 40.00% |
| Swampscott Restaurant Operartor Llc | 2 | $65,270 | 40.00% |
| Ge Healthcare Biosciences Corp | 2 | $117,198 | 40.00% |
| Stratasys Inc | 2 | $108,587 | 40.00% |
| St Equipment Technology Llc | 2 | $74,568 | 40.00% |
| Coldwater Direct Llc | 2 | $92,903 | 40.00% |
| Stv Construction Inc | 2 | $72,509 | 40.00% |
| Klaviyo Inc | 2 | $56,774 | 40.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 12 | $134,022 | 85.71% |
| New Car Dealers | 12 | $58,155 | 85.71% |
| Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing | 12 | $104,851 | 85.71% |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 12 | $120,848 | 85.71% |
| Administration Of Human Resource Programs Except Education Public Health And Veterans Affairs Programs | 12 | $67,116 | 85.71% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 11 | $66,549 | 84.62% |
| Household Appliances And Electrical And Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 11 | $69,113 | 84.62% |
| Ambulance Services | 11 | $74,451 | 84.62% |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 11 | $122,321 | 84.62% |
| Other Legal Services | 11 | $58,813 | 84.62% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Treatment And Disposal | 2 | $77,699 | 66.67% |
| Heating Equipment Except Warm Air Furnaces Manufacturing | 2 | $99,736 | 66.67% |
| Travel Arrangement And Reservation Services | 2 | $112,081 | 66.67% |
| Home And Garden Equipment And Appliance Repair And Maintenance | 2 | $38,418 | 66.67% |
| Other Legal Services | 2 | $121,766 | 66.67% |
| Precision Turned Product Manufacturing | 2 | $112,590 | 66.67% |
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 2 | $121,316 | 66.67% |
| Caterers | 2 | $39,312 | 66.67% |
| Special Needs Transportation | 2 | $29,328 | 66.67% |
| Animal Food Manufacturing | 2 | $95,566 | 66.67% |
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.