| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economists | 236 | $75,881 | 85.82% |
| Materials Engineers | 233 | $73,666 | 86.30% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 231 | $61,230 | 86.19% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 227 | $29,347 | 89.02% |
| Computer Network Architects | 226 | $92,536 | 88.98% |
| Graphic Designers | 209 | $45,914 | 82.28% |
| Microbiologists | 205 | $51,951 | 84.02% |
| Compliance Officers | 202 | $61,809 | 83.82% |
| Environmental Engineers | 199 | $67,350 | 85.41% |
| Physicists | 195 | $73,655 | 85.53% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 21 | $21,294 | 53.85% |
| Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other | 21 | $27,082 | 55.26% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 19 | $55,135 | 50.00% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 19 | $43,304 | 51.35% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 19 | $59,420 | 51.35% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 19 | $50,279 | 51.35% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 19 | $56,423 | 51.35% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 18 | $119,828 | 50.00% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $49,381 | 50.00% |
| Anesthesiologists | 18 | $135,198 | 50.00% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Micro Software Inc | 52 | $85,119 | 91.23% |
| Parasol Systems Llc | 52 | $58,649 | 91.23% |
| Ibm India Pvt Ltd | 52 | $62,796 | 91.23% |
| Friendly Consultants Inc | 52 | $70,694 | 91.23% |
| Benecias Llc | 52 | $64,672 | 91.23% |
| Abb Inc | 52 | $76,978 | 91.23% |
| Vertex Inc | 52 | $105,813 | 91.23% |
| Elliott Company | 52 | $79,588 | 91.23% |
| Tata Elxsi Ltd | 52 | $85,610 | 91.23% |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Of Pittsburgh | 52 | $94,747 | 91.23% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia Specialists Of Bethlehem Pc | 3 | $208,000 | 33.33% |
| Bukhari Brothers Llc Dba Mood Cafe | 3 | $36,268 | 33.33% |
| Bella Vista Beer Distributor Inc | 3 | $20,051 | 33.33% |
| Siemens Mobility Inc | 3 | $94,300 | 33.33% |
| Somerset Health Services Dba Somerset Hospital | 3 | $158,295 | 33.33% |
| Jade Global Inc | 3 | $90,646 | 33.33% |
| Coscia Moos Architecture Llc | 3 | $67,877 | 33.33% |
| Cb Technology Services Corporation | 3 | $110,503 | 33.33% |
| Petuum Inc | 3 | $90,501 | 33.33% |
| J Zee Inc Dba Wi Fi Burgers | 3 | $47,999 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Administrative Services | 173 | $91,416 | 91.05% |
| Power And Communication Line And Related Structures Construction | 172 | $91,145 | 91.49% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 169 | $67,799 | 91.35% |
| Other Insurance Related Activities | 166 | $84,931 | 90.22% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 164 | $72,603 | 90.11% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology | 162 | $89,685 | 89.01% |
| All Other Insurance Related Activities | 160 | $89,381 | 88.89% |
| Other Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 160 | $85,578 | 89.39% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 160 | $58,328 | 92.49% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 159 | $83,430 | 92.44% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Transactions Processing Reserve And Clearinghouse Activities | 40 | $96,244 | 93.02% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 40 | $65,254 | 95.24% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 39 | $85,482 | 95.12% |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 39 | $78,957 | 95.12% |
| Residential Building Construction | 38 | $56,026 | 92.68% |
| Architectural Services | 38 | $63,985 | 92.68% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 37 | $86,425 | 92.50% |
| Nursing Care Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities | 36 | $36,574 | 90.00% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 36 | $83,245 | 92.31% |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 35 | $107,105 | 89.74% |
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.