| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,694 | 66.11% | $26,561 | H-2A |
| 2,089 | 29.42% | $73,492 | H-1B |
| 214 | 3.01% | $67,009 | PERM |
| 103 | 1.45% | $61,606 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Montana has seen a total of 7,100 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Montana is the H-2A visa with 4,694 H-2A visas on record over all years accounting for 66.11% of Montana's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the H-1B visa with 2,089 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 29.42% of Montana's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitalists | 8 | $191,981 | 88.89% |
| Construction Managers | 8 | $77,909 | 100.00% |
| Physical Therapists | 7 | $68,875 | 87.50% |
| Physicists | 7 | $63,217 | 87.50% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 7 | $48,159 | 87.50% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $47,760 | 100.00% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 6 | $123,926 | 100.00% |
| Lodging Managers | 5 | $28,105 | 83.33% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | $55,373 | 100.00% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 5 | $84,710 | 100.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Private Household | 1 | $32,136 | 50.00% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $51,000 | 50.00% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 1 | $43,805 | 50.00% |
| Surgeons | 1 | $166,400 | 50.00% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 1 | $44,325 | 50.00% |
| Photonics Engineers | 1 | $105,685 | 50.00% |
| Carpenters | 1 | $53,082 | 50.00% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 1 | $68,994 | 50.00% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1 | $67,891 | 50.00% |
| Microbiologists | 1 | $25,438 | 50.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 | $64,647 | 40.00% |
| Vietnam | 4 | $31,262 | 40.00% |
| Venezuela | 3 | $58,157 | 30.00% |
| El Salvador | 2 | $44,845 | 25.00% |
| Germany | 2 | $112,140 | 28.57% |
| Russia | 2 | $55,578 | 28.57% |
| Pakistan | 2 | $96,325 | 40.00% |
| Hungary | 2 | $93,786 | 40.00% |
| Taiwan | 2 | $50,211 | 40.00% |
| Belgium | 1 | $25,070 | 20.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aon National Flood Services Inc | 7 | $81,450 | 100.00% |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital Association | 6 | $48,336 | 85.71% |
| Deloitte Touche Llp | 6 | $69,555 | 85.71% |
| Tana Systems Inc | 6 | $73,764 | 85.71% |
| Dawson Community College | 5 | $38,603 | 83.33% |
| Rhithron Associates Inc | 5 | $48,260 | 83.33% |
| Ernst Young Us Llp | 5 | $54,276 | 83.33% |
| Northern Montana Hospital | 5 | $62,902 | 83.33% |
| Capgemini America Inc | 5 | $59,571 | 83.33% |
| Providence Health Services Montana | 5 | $88,841 | 83.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Cattle Company Ltd | 14 | $25,663 | 100.00% |
| Bausch Potato Inc | 14 | $25,936 | 100.00% |
| Bass Ranch | 14 | $19,014 | 100.00% |
| Dick D Lucier | 14 | $29,786 | 100.00% |
| Silver Spring Ranch | 14 | $25,938 | 100.00% |
| Bradley Livestock Lc | 14 | $25,663 | 100.00% |
| W R Cleverley | 14 | $25,712 | 100.00% |
| Harold D Brown | 14 | $24,914 | 100.00% |
| Ono Ranch | 14 | $19,968 | 100.00% |
| Mccabe Agribusiness Inc | 14 | $26,441 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under Canvas Group Llc | 1 | $42,827 | 50.00% |
| Overwatch Systems Limited | 1 | $51,106 | 50.00% |
| Acuren Inspection | 1 | $74,173 | 50.00% |
| Brian Garberg | 1 | $38,106 | 50.00% |
| Dawson Community College | 1 | $40,477 | 50.00% |
| Advr Inc | 1 | $70,013 | 50.00% |
| Nasko Enterprises Llc | 1 | $24,274 | 50.00% |
| Deer Lodge Medical Center | 1 | $51,334 | 50.00% |
| Rocking Z Guest Ranch Llc | 1 | $23,005 | 50.00% |
| Paradise Valley Farms | 1 | $28,829 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | 419 | $51,680 | 89.91% |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 352 | $61,510 | 85.85% |
| General Medical And Surgical Hospitals | 240 | $119,993 | 91.60% |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 142 | $68,462 | 91.61% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 107 | $182,510 | 88.43% |
| Temporary Help Services | 86 | $69,986 | 96.63% |
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 70 | $35,357 | 93.33% |
| Administration Of Education Programs | 56 | $49,834 | 81.16% |
| Management Consulting Services | 35 | $60,523 | 72.92% |
| Engineering Services | 34 | $71,068 | 89.47% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 841 | $30,115 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 552 | $25,714 | 100.00% |
| Other Crop Farming | 529 | $29,940 | 100.00% |
| Sheep Farming | 339 | $20,733 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Combination Farming | 184 | $30,778 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming Including Feedlots | 181 | $31,445 | 100.00% |
| Wheat Farming | 145 | $31,359 | 100.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | 123 | $25,113 | 100.00% |
| Apiculture | 123 | $29,766 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Farming | 116 | $29,920 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | 81 | $51,825 | 100.00% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 31 | $154,207 | 44.93% |
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 21 | $59,590 | 56.76% |
| Janitorial Services | 17 | $24,029 | 54.84% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 17 | $24,258 | 80.95% |
| Interurban And Rural Bus Transportation | 16 | $27,102 | 94.12% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 14 | $28,841 | 82.35% |
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 10 | $32,026 | 62.50% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 8 | $81,526 | 57.14% |
| Other Crushed And Broken Stone Mining And Quarrying | 7 | $37,253 | 70.00% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Montana to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Montana over all years is $73,492. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.