| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 164 | $59,536 | 88.17% |
| Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 164 | $40,233 | 88.17% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 159 | $45,276 | 85.48% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 156 | $40,140 | 85.71% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 155 | $53,483 | 86.59% |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 151 | $78,035 | 86.29% |
| Occupational Therapists | 145 | $58,872 | 85.80% |
| Accountants | 145 | $56,751 | 87.88% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 140 | $58,526 | 86.96% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 140 | $42,619 | 86.96% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clergy | 15 | $32,265 | 46.88% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 15 | $126,838 | 46.88% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 14 | $57,897 | 43.75% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 14 | $47,995 | 43.75% |
| Environmental Engineers | 14 | $76,853 | 45.16% |
| Coaches and Scouts | 14 | $33,159 | 45.16% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | $50,330 | 41.94% |
| Childcare Workers | 13 | $21,371 | 41.94% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 13 | $40,400 | 43.33% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | $47,062 | 43.33% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.