| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737,653 | 89.40% | $83,642 | H-1B |
| 70,458 | 8.54% | $108,072 | PERM |
| 8,917 | 1.08% | $26,368 | H-2A |
| 8,047 | 0.98% | $103,279 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Texas has seen a total of 825,075 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Texas is the H-1B visa with 737,653 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.40% of Texas's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 70,458 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 8.54% of Texas's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 127,421 | $90,294 | 91.38% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 81,524 | $73,742 | 92.33% |
| Computer Programmers | 47,455 | $61,995 | 88.60% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 30,578 | $77,665 | 92.95% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 17,566 | $95,441 | 90.17% |
| Management Analysts | 10,989 | $82,735 | 92.67% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 10,471 | $105,053 | 88.44% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 10,339 | $81,900 | 89.68% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 10,161 | $60,351 | 90.80% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 10,056 | $70,263 | 90.14% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 2,406 | $27,727 | 354.87% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 2,343 | $27,569 | 399.83% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1,595 | $28,390 | 359.23% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 236 | $27,125 | 55.66% |
| Nursery Workers | 142 | $26,461 | 34.80% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 105 | $40,515 | 35.00% |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 61 | $26,151 | 26.18% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 25 | $32,154 | 13.89% |
| Construction Laborers | 22 | $31,823 | 14.10% |
| Fence Erectors | 15 | $36,938 | 10.20% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 21,207 | $119,683 | 171.16% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 7,804 | $82,127 | 119.99% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 3,169 | $91,198 | 72.10% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,978 | $98,907 | 57.48% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,797 | $98,751 | 53.64% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,266 | $37,261 | 54.76% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,059 | $81,518 | 49.65% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 945 | $135,675 | 53.30% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 890 | $74,608 | 75.23% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 823 | $92,527 | 78.38% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 30,008 | $123,338 | 50.36% |
| Mexico | 2,970 | $106,169 | 41.77% |
| China | 1,738 | $78,289 | 47.09% |
| Canada | 1,008 | $94,285 | 43.02% |
| Pakistan | 989 | $55,045 | 46.63% |
| Nepal | 781 | $63,878 | 38.08% |
| South Korea | 771 | $41,915 | 50.20% |
| Philippines | 667 | $1,065,077 | 43.91% |
| Brazil | 435 | $74,240 | 43.20% |
| Venezuela | 390 | $81,612 | 42.62% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astron Consulting Llc | 55 | $69,840 | 90.16% |
| Squeeze Mobile Llc | 55 | $64,225 | 90.16% |
| Global Technology Associates Llc | 55 | $81,196 | 90.16% |
| Microchip Technology Inc | 55 | $88,779 | 90.16% |
| Abal Technologies Inc | 54 | $99,147 | 88.52% |
| Indus Usa Inc | 54 | $81,383 | 88.52% |
| Tcs E Serve America Inc | 54 | $67,560 | 88.52% |
| Mcafee Inc | 54 | $81,947 | 88.52% |
| Integrated Flow Solutions Llc | 54 | $60,122 | 90.00% |
| Technology Hub Inc | 54 | $85,025 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Querencia Stables Llc | 1 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| Postmus Dairy Llc | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| Fredericksburg Peach Company | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Littlejohn Farms Inc | 1 | $32,344 | 100.00% |
| Ah Real Llc | 1 | $32,344 | 100.00% |
| Schenk Farms Inc | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| Peter Bergen Farms Incorporated | 1 | $32,344 | 100.00% |
| Moon Valley Nursery Farm Holding Llc | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Klepac Greenhouses Inc | 1 | $32,344 | 100.00% |
| Jordan Pool Farms Inc | 1 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Kamalesori Inc | 3 | $17,243 | 37.50% |
| Thomas Hwang Cpa Pc | 3 | $47,154 | 37.50% |
| Hlm Architects Inc | 3 | $69,507 | 37.50% |
| Titan Bop Rubber Products Inc | 3 | $36,081 | 37.50% |
| Wkf Investments Inc Dba New Smart Phones | 3 | $53,380 | 37.50% |
| Ki And J Enterprises Llc | 3 | $17,638 | 37.50% |
| Lantern Rv Cabins Inc | 3 | $18,678 | 37.50% |
| Afzalalienterprisesinc | 3 | $47,965 | 37.50% |
| Marquez Express Inc | 3 | $48,110 | 37.50% |
| Amigos Cristianos Llc Dba Shining Nightingale Health Care | 3 | $17,222 | 37.50% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire And Tube Merchant Wholesalers | 77 | $59,291 | 87.50% |
| Casino Hotels | 77 | $111,402 | 87.50% |
| Professional Organizations | 77 | $75,886 | 87.50% |
| Interior Design Services | 76 | $50,739 | 87.36% |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 76 | $80,160 | 87.36% |
| Motion Picture And Video Production | 76 | $89,724 | 87.36% |
| Construction Mining And Forestry Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 75 | $74,215 | 87.21% |
| New Multifamily Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 75 | $71,843 | 87.21% |
| Pharmacy Benefit Management And Other Third Party Administration Of Insurance And Pension Funds | 75 | $98,341 | 87.21% |
| Medical And Diagnostic Laboratories | 73 | $60,658 | 85.88% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 26 | $98,430 | 92.86% |
| Interior Design Services | 26 | $68,907 | 92.86% |
| Drycleaning And Laundry Services | 26 | $27,163 | 92.86% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Dealers | 26 | $90,358 | 92.86% |
| Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | 26 | $91,146 | 92.86% |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 26 | $75,154 | 92.86% |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | 26 | $102,125 | 92.86% |
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 25 | $81,113 | 89.29% |
| Metal Window And Door Manufacturing | 25 | $95,469 | 92.59% |
| Power Boiler And Heat Exchanger Manufacturing | 25 | $81,155 | 92.59% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Texas to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Texas over all years is $83,642. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.