| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227,614 | 92.50% | $76,466 | H-1B |
| 14,991 | 6.09% | $149,993 | PERM |
| 1,937 | 0.79% | $28,628 | H-2A |
| 1,520 | 0.62% | $91,211 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Pennsylvania has seen a total of 246,062 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Pennsylvania is the H-1B visa with 227,614 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 92.50% of Pennsylvania's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 14,991 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 6.09% of Pennsylvania's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,668 | $59,732 | 91.97% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 2,450 | $120,772 | 86.15% |
| Web Developers | 2,179 | $59,045 | 95.53% |
| Database Administrators | 2,065 | $70,387 | 90.89% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,038 | $73,243 | 89.70% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 2,032 | $67,634 | 89.79% |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,029 | $78,797 | 91.44% |
| Statisticians | 1,980 | $71,969 | 89.67% |
| Financial Analysts | 1,925 | $65,064 | 93.45% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 1,596 | $77,119 | 94.89% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2 | $39,520 | 7.41% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 1 | $34,424 | 3.70% |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 1 | $42,806 | 5.00% |
| Construction Laborers | 1 | $34,424 | 5.88% |
| Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 1 | $43,014 | 5.88% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 160 | $50,646 | 85.11% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 146 | $25,840 | 86.39% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 140 | $90,316 | 83.33% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 132 | $77,733 | 80.98% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 125 | $73,129 | 81.17% |
| Management Analysts | 115 | $86,588 | 91.27% |
| Industrial Engineers | 101 | $81,259 | 82.79% |
| Civil Engineers | 88 | $4,363,479 | 75.21% |
| Chemists | 86 | $71,035 | 74.78% |
| Computer Programmers | 80 | $82,241 | 79.21% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,119 | $186,562 | 43.44% |
| China | 610 | $72,376 | 48.11% |
| Mexico | 352 | $49,277 | 43.89% |
| Canada | 274 | $93,984 | 46.68% |
| South Korea | 211 | $50,457 | 37.54% |
| Belarus | 193 | $98,489 | 52.30% |
| Russia | 184 | $95,208 | 53.49% |
| Ukraine | 169 | $93,716 | 49.42% |
| Brazil | 148 | $73,841 | 44.58% |
| Nepal | 147 | $1,022,042 | 44.55% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariba Inc | 151 | $82,938 | 88.82% |
| Tech Mahindra Americas Inc | 149 | $72,390 | 88.17% |
| Quest Global Services Na Inc | 149 | $66,792 | 88.17% |
| V Soft Consulting Group Inc | 148 | $75,348 | 89.70% |
| Cyberthink Inc | 148 | $72,537 | 89.70% |
| Genpact Llc | 148 | $76,629 | 89.70% |
| Communications Test Design Inc | 147 | $88,018 | 89.09% |
| Apogee Medical Group Pennsylvania Pc | 146 | $149,986 | 89.02% |
| Geisinger Medical Center | 146 | $55,223 | 89.57% |
| Netapp Inc | 145 | $83,761 | 88.96% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Home Garden Center | 4 | $24,742 | 100.00% |
| Sterman Masser Inc | 4 | $32,568 | 100.00% |
| Flemings Christmas Tree Farm Llc | 4 | $21,949 | 100.00% |
| Potts Nurseries Llc | 4 | $31,268 | 100.00% |
| Stoneboro Nursery Corp | 4 | $32,162 | 100.00% |
| Benedicts Produce | 4 | $29,162 | 100.00% |
| Elizabeth Farms | 4 | $26,281 | 100.00% |
| Kullagruppen Usa Holding | 4 | $28,694 | 100.00% |
| George Godwin Dba Godwins Nursery Trees | 4 | $22,157 | 100.00% |
| Taproot Farm | 4 | $26,879 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amerigas Propane Inc | 9 | $80,177 | 33.33% |
| Alpha Technologies Usa Inc | 9 | $77,949 | 33.33% |
| Skellig Automation Us Llc | 9 | $94,351 | 33.33% |
| Fayette Physician Network Inc | 9 | $151,444 | 33.33% |
| Ge Energy Power Conversion Usa Inc | 9 | $106,011 | 33.33% |
| Genpact Llc | 9 | $88,014 | 33.33% |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Of Pittsburgh | 9 | $87,540 | 33.33% |
| Knoll Inc | 9 | $108,239 | 33.33% |
| Argo Ai Llc | 9 | $91,684 | 34.62% |
| Berkadia Commercial Mortgage Llc | 9 | $88,985 | 34.62% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 334 | $93,365 | 91.26% |
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 290 | $47,302 | 84.30% |
| Computer And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software Merchant Wholesalers | 285 | $97,242 | 87.42% |
| Architectural Services | 270 | $51,577 | 85.99% |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services Social Networks And Other Media Networks And Content Providers | 259 | $124,882 | 84.92% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 251 | $70,670 | 86.55% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 243 | $64,762 | 90.33% |
| Research And Development In Biotechnology Except Nanobiotechnology | 237 | $92,559 | 88.76% |
| Paint And Coating Manufacturing | 227 | $94,678 | 94.19% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 224 | $92,649 | 94.92% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $23,483 | 66.67% |
| Spectator Sports | 2 | $27,550 | 66.67% |
| Merchant Wholesalers Nondurable Goods | 2 | $32,323 | 66.67% |
| Regulation Of Agricultural Marketing And Commodities | 2 | $31,824 | 100.00% |
| Nursery Garden Center And Farm Supply Retailers | 1 | $35,776 | 50.00% |
| Other Spectator Sports | 1 | $34,424 | 50.00% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 1 | $24,253 | 50.00% |
| Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $27,352 | 50.00% |
| Building Material And Garden Equipment And Supplies Dealers | 1 | $34,424 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 1 | $34,424 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 84 | $49,098 | 100.00% |
| Medicinal And Botanical Manufacturing | 84 | $92,186 | 100.00% |
| Religious Organizations | 71 | $37,861 | 84.52% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 70 | $27,545 | 86.42% |
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 70 | $82,705 | 90.91% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers Data Processing Web Hosting And Related Services | 69 | $87,989 | 97.18% |
| Drycleaning And Laundry Services Except Coin Operated | 66 | $32,438 | 94.29% |
| Other Professional Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 58 | $102,131 | 82.86% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 56 | $74,025 | 81.16% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 56 | $81,374 | 84.85% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Pennsylvania to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Pennsylvania over all years is $76,466. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.