| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208,374 | 91.72% | $83,844 | H-1B |
| 12,712 | 5.60% | $95,508 | PERM |
| 4,759 | 2.09% | $26,131 | H-2A |
| 1,335 | 0.59% | $90,896 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, North Carolina has seen a total of 227,180 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in North Carolina is the H-1B visa with 208,374 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 91.72% of North Carolina's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 12,712 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 5.60% of North Carolina's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $48,239 | 83.33% |
| Curators | 10 | $48,558 | 83.33% |
| Optometrists | 10 | $138,373 | 83.33% |
| Biochemical Engineers | 9 | $72,714 | 81.82% |
| Psychologists, All Other | 9 | $48,180 | 81.82% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 9 | $55,585 | 81.82% |
| Sustainability Specialists | 9 | $75,948 | 81.82% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 9 | $119,135 | 81.82% |
| Religious Workers, All Other | 9 | $30,690 | 81.82% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 9 | $51,896 | 81.82% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 1 | $122,117 | 11.11% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 1 | $33,134 | 11.11% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1 | $17,618 | 11.11% |
| Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists | 1 | $51,896 | 11.11% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 1 | $82,139 | 11.11% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 1 | $33,800 | 11.11% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 1 | $34,674 | 11.11% |
| Data Entry Keyers | 1 | $25,251 | 11.11% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 1 | $37,170 | 11.11% |
| Sewing Machine Operators | 1 | $33,280 | 11.11% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4,664 | $148,483 | 48.37% |
| China | 566 | $59,024 | 39.89% |
| Vietnam | 444 | $28,310 | 37.22% |
| Mexico | 428 | $44,118 | 43.28% |
| South Korea | 423 | $25,177 | 43.52% |
| Canada | 192 | $94,455 | 42.48% |
| Brazil | 136 | $75,659 | 40.72% |
| Iran | 83 | $35,568 | 29.12% |
| United Kingdom | 68 | $91,504 | 37.57% |
| Pakistan | 64 | $79,632 | 36.36% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Education Academy | 76 | $37,953 | 90.48% |
| Western Carolina University | 76 | $50,683 | 90.48% |
| Dataserv Inc | 75 | $75,974 | 89.29% |
| Csc Covansys Corporation | 75 | $69,348 | 90.36% |
| Esystems Inc | 75 | $83,008 | 90.36% |
| Cadence Design Systems Inc | 74 | $99,386 | 89.16% |
| Global Pharmatek Llc | 74 | $50,514 | 89.16% |
| Marlabs Inc | 74 | $73,748 | 89.16% |
| Siri Infosolutions Inc | 74 | $72,899 | 89.16% |
| Sealed Air Corporation Us | 74 | $95,201 | 89.16% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Clegg Grady | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| New House Squash Co | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Sullivan Farms Inc | 3 | $23,324 | 100.00% |
| Estrada Farms Llc | 3 | $32,261 | 100.00% |
| Better Service Company Inc | 3 | $21,466 | 100.00% |
| Ej Vick Farming Co Llc | 3 | $24,253 | 100.00% |
| Eb Harvesting Llc Nc 3 | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Novaro Perez Guzman | 3 | $30,493 | 100.00% |
| Hobbs And Peterson Farms Inc | 3 | $20,408 | 100.00% |
| Black Gold Farms Inc | 3 | $45,601 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schnadig International Corp | 3 | $89,800 | 25.00% |
| Thomasville City Schools | 3 | $36,950 | 25.00% |
| Cdm Smith Inc | 3 | $93,869 | 25.00% |
| Kidde Technologies Inc Kidde Aerospace Defense | 3 | $90,629 | 27.27% |
| Perry L Jeffries Dds Pa | 3 | $106,614 | 27.27% |
| Aptargroup Inc | 3 | $112,764 | 27.27% |
| Clearwater Paper Corp | 3 | $69,077 | 27.27% |
| Concord Global Trading Inc | 3 | $98,856 | 27.27% |
| Andale Inc | 3 | $64,320 | 27.27% |
| Intersil Communications Llc | 3 | $88,386 | 27.27% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Certified Public Accountants | 3,024 | $88,039 | 97.30% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 2,268 | $98,187 | 95.98% |
| Home Centers | 2,133 | $102,552 | 91.82% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 1,782 | $80,393 | 97.97% |
| Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services | 1,665 | $93,487 | 93.33% |
| Management Consulting Services | 1,509 | $78,836 | 97.73% |
| All Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 1,055 | $99,051 | 91.42% |
| Accounting Tax Preparation Bookkeeping And Payroll Services | 1,047 | $76,627 | 94.49% |
| General Medical And Surgical Hospitals | 980 | $122,925 | 89.66% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers Data Processing Web Hosting And Related Services | 896 | $98,934 | 89.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Farming | 79 | $29,113 | 100.00% |
| Strawberry Farming | 64 | $26,648 | 100.00% |
| Potato Farming | 53 | $29,477 | 100.00% |
| Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 52 | $30,147 | 100.00% |
| All Other Crop Farming | 50 | $24,316 | 100.00% |
| Greenhouse Nursery And Floriculture Production | 45 | $29,144 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 40 | $28,140 | 100.00% |
| Apiculture | 36 | $29,521 | 100.00% |
| Nursery And Floriculture Production | 32 | $28,276 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 26 | $27,673 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Financial Investment Activities | 547 | $105,292 | 100.00% |
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 519 | $39,759 | 100.00% |
| Home Centers | 483 | $102,254 | 100.00% |
| Landscaping Services | 412 | $27,889 | 100.00% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 380 | $89,557 | 100.00% |
| General Medical And Surgical Hospitals | 285 | $95,447 | 100.00% |
| Temporary Help Services | 272 | $849,557 | 100.00% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 263 | $159,551 | 100.00% |
| Medicinal And Botanical Manufacturing | 260 | $90,241 | 100.00% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 231 | $78,720 | 100.00% |
The chart below compares The average wage in North Carolina to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in North Carolina over all years is $83,844. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.