| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190,628 | 89.59% | $83,459 | H-1B |
| 18,777 | 8.82% | $93,811 | PERM |
| 1,727 | 0.81% | $26,077 | H-2A |
| 1,642 | 0.77% | $98,369 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Virginia has seen a total of 212,774 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Virginia is the H-1B visa with 190,628 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.59% of Virginia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 18,777 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 8.82% of Virginia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | 10 | $129,268 | 76.92% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 10 | $31,899 | 76.92% |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 10 | $104,700 | 83.33% |
| Climate Change Analysts | 10 | $77,124 | 83.33% |
| Pharmacists | 10 | $97,342 | 83.33% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 10 | $39,466 | 83.33% |
| Quality Control Analysts | 10 | $60,052 | 83.33% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 10 | $59,754 | 83.33% |
| Writers and Authors | 10 | $57,140 | 83.33% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 10 | $52,635 | 83.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 3 | $88,991 | 21.43% |
| Glaziers | 3 | $51,861 | 21.43% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 3 | $61,637 | 21.43% |
| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | 3 | $25,875 | 21.43% |
| Medical Assistants | 3 | $42,335 | 21.43% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 3 | $86,777 | 21.43% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 3 | $66,622 | 21.43% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 3 | $42,772 | 21.43% |
| Travel Agents | 3 | $41,316 | 21.43% |
| Retail Salespersons | 3 | $21,431 | 21.43% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,975 | $114,644 | 44.94% |
| China | 784 | $84,332 | 50.32% |
| South Korea | 407 | $49,024 | 26.95% |
| El Salvador | 350 | $253,847 | 45.34% |
| Mexico | 333 | $42,762 | 46.12% |
| Nepal | 254 | $77,322 | 42.76% |
| Pakistan | 231 | $67,767 | 40.46% |
| Philippines | 227 | $50,731 | 42.75% |
| Canada | 169 | $96,739 | 43.00% |
| Brazil | 114 | $62,033 | 36.77% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nextxap Inc | 9 | $66,063 | 90.00% |
| Zerion Software Inc | 9 | $67,158 | 90.00% |
| Electronic Transaction Systems Corporation | 9 | $68,411 | 90.00% |
| Innovative System Solutions Corporation | 9 | $77,166 | 90.00% |
| Tekdynamics Inc | 9 | $58,464 | 90.00% |
| Polaris Software Lab India Ltd | 9 | $55,645 | 90.00% |
| Computer Enterprises Inc | 9 | $75,259 | 90.00% |
| Object Technology Solutions Inc | 9 | $66,349 | 90.00% |
| Zenith Services Inc | 9 | $82,238 | 90.00% |
| Powermind Solutions Inc | 9 | $91,635 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zom Associates Inc | 1 | $158,662 | 50.00% |
| Livingston International Inc | 1 | $112,075 | 50.00% |
| Pho Thien Phat Llc | 1 | $17,722 | 50.00% |
| Ideal Smile | 1 | $109,574 | 50.00% |
| Birring Transportation Inc | 1 | $27,810 | 50.00% |
| Golden Deli Mart | 1 | $17,763 | 50.00% |
| Tellius Inc | 1 | $182,000 | 50.00% |
| Super Chicken Tysons Inc | 1 | $41,808 | 50.00% |
| Sabaidee Thailand Llc Dba Monsoon Siam | 1 | $28,808 | 50.00% |
| Rnr Charlottesville Inc | 1 | $19,968 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Organizations | 282 | $93,433 | 90.97% |
| Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 257 | $107,659 | 88.93% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology | 252 | $70,267 | 89.36% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 242 | $79,621 | 87.68% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 233 | $78,508 | 85.98% |
| Offices Of Physicians | 231 | $135,113 | 85.56% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 230 | $84,574 | 87.12% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 194 | $76,012 | 85.09% |
| Home Health Care Services | 190 | $72,782 | 86.36% |
| Environment Conservation And Wildlife Organizations | 187 | $83,777 | 85.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Crop Farming | 3 | $24,412 | 100.00% |
| Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 3 | $29,973 | 100.00% |
| Timber Tract Operations | 3 | $38,695 | 100.00% |
| Agriculture Forestry Fishing And Hunting | 3 | $28,239 | 100.00% |
| Crop Harvesting Primarily By Machine | 3 | $31,117 | 100.00% |
| Finfish Farming And Fish Hatcheries | 3 | $26,395 | 100.00% |
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $19,319 | 66.67% |
| Racetracks | 2 | $26,655 | 100.00% |
| Other Animal Production | 1 | $31,013 | 50.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 1 | $23,442 | 50.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodelers | 101 | $991,474 | 85.59% |
| Professional Organizations | 101 | $94,445 | 89.38% |
| Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing | 101 | $18,829 | 100.00% |
| Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors | 96 | $48,246 | 95.05% |
| Dental Laboratories | 93 | $42,932 | 92.08% |
| Sports And Recreation Instruction | 91 | $35,565 | 94.79% |
| Other Accounting Services | 88 | $89,463 | 94.62% |
| Masonry Contractors | 85 | $49,529 | 93.41% |
| Construction | 85 | $51,033 | 96.59% |
| Beauty Salons | 77 | $34,741 | 90.59% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Virginia to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Virginia over all years is $83,459. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.