| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 14 | $57,603 | 82.35% |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | 14 | $48,176 | 82.35% |
| Political Scientists | 14 | $57,723 | 82.35% |
| Mechanical Drafters | 14 | $42,685 | 82.35% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 14 | $40,244 | 87.50% |
| Transportation Planners | 14 | $64,651 | 87.50% |
| Lodging Managers | 14 | $43,456 | 87.50% |
| Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 14 | $89,753 | 87.50% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 13 | $36,537 | 81.25% |
| Editors | 13 | $46,718 | 86.67% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Engineers | 2 | $65,312 | 16.67% |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 2 | $51,959 | 18.18% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 2 | $36,899 | 18.18% |
| Helpers--Electricians | 2 | $28,226 | 18.18% |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 2 | $24,596 | 18.18% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 2 | $110,729 | 18.18% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2 | $57,388 | 18.18% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 2 | $68,921 | 18.18% |
| Cashiers | 2 | $17,108 | 18.18% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 2 | $53,248 | 18.18% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wipro Limited | 2,070 | $71,011 | 88.12% |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 2,068 | $49,033 | 92.49% |
| Hcl America Inc | 1,920 | $73,649 | 97.41% |
| Capgemini America Inc | 1,844 | $86,109 | 96.29% |
| Deloitte Touche Llp | 1,824 | $68,443 | 98.54% |
| Ibm India Private Limited | 1,495 | $69,417 | 81.38% |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 1,360 | $51,530 | 84.26% |
| Ust Global Inc | 1,283 | $65,571 | 84.85% |
| Ibm Corporation | 1,246 | $83,919 | 85.81% |
| Virgo Inc | 1,208 | $59,039 | 88.30% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Farm Inc | 16 | $25,906 | 100.00% |
| John B Peters Inc | 16 | $30,661 | 100.00% |
| Quality Greenhouses Perennial Farm Inc | 16 | $26,792 | 100.00% |
| Cloverdale Farms Inc | 16 | $26,653 | 100.00% |
| Two Sisters Farm Inc | 15 | $24,747 | 100.00% |
| Wexford Farms Inc | 15 | $25,896 | 100.00% |
| R L Orchard Co | 15 | $30,292 | 100.00% |
| Cramers Inc | 15 | $24,913 | 100.00% |
| Kraynaks Inc | 15 | $26,022 | 100.00% |
| The Gardens Edge | 15 | $24,772 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Americas Inc | 70 | $95,489 | 26.32% |
| Highpoint Solutions | 67 | $100,930 | 25.57% |
| Netapp Inc | 65 | $79,755 | 25.10% |
| Amerisourcebergen Corporation | 63 | $109,100 | 25.30% |
| Iqvia Inc | 60 | $100,316 | 26.67% |
| Surya Systems Inc | 53 | $90,517 | 24.09% |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers | 52 | $94,200 | 24.53% |
| Fis Management Services Llc | 52 | $95,435 | 26.00% |
| Visionet Systems Inc | 51 | $76,934 | 25.89% |
| Collabrium Systems Llc | 51 | $85,250 | 35.42% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Service Contractors | 35 | $78,099 | 83.33% |
| Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | 35 | $87,769 | 83.33% |
| Offices Of Chiropractors | 35 | $52,275 | 85.37% |
| Farm Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 35 | $78,008 | 85.37% |
| Offices Of Real Estate Agents And Brokers | 35 | $60,536 | 85.37% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 34 | $78,356 | 85.00% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 34 | $61,974 | 87.18% |
| Child Care Services | 34 | $44,935 | 87.18% |
| Other Grocery And Related Products Merchant Wholesalers | 34 | $66,654 | 89.47% |
| Emergency And Other Relief Services | 33 | $94,641 | 86.84% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Manufacturing | 10 | $84,486 | 90.91% |
| Alumina Refining And Primary Aluminum Production | 9 | $91,164 | 81.82% |
| Machine Shops | 9 | $68,998 | 81.82% |
| Management Of Companies And Enterprises | 9 | $72,014 | 90.00% |
| Chocolate And Confectionery Manufacturing From Cacao Beans | 9 | $101,476 | 90.00% |
| Other Spectator Sports | 9 | $28,489 | 90.00% |
| Professional And Commercial Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 9 | $93,605 | 90.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | 9 | $108,239 | 90.00% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 9 | $81,330 | 90.00% |
| All Other Business Support Services | 9 | $63,255 | 90.00% |
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.