| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 648,491 | 89.03% | $81,327 | H-1B |
| 65,709 | 9.02% | $109,397 | PERM |
| 7,187 | 0.99% | $24,982 | H-2A |
| 7,046 | 0.97% | $101,670 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Texas has seen a total of 728,433 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Texas is the H-1B visa with 648,491 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.03% of Texas's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 65,709 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 9.02% of Texas's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 127,954 | $90,316 | 91.76% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 81,562 | $73,746 | 92.38% |
| Computer Programmers | 47,486 | $62,011 | 88.65% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 30,609 | $77,653 | 93.04% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 17,775 | $95,354 | 91.25% |
| Management Analysts | 10,086 | $81,295 | 90.13% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 10,072 | $70,297 | 91.26% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 9,583 | $80,795 | 88.10% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 9,294 | $59,014 | 90.68% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 9,101 | $101,751 | 90.11% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 1,969 | $26,686 | 389.90% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 1,719 | $26,609 | 368.09% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1,047 | $26,664 | 248.69% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 236 | $27,125 | 70.66% |
| Nursery Workers | 142 | $26,461 | 46.86% |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 61 | $26,151 | 26.87% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 56 | $31,879 | 29.47% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 18 | $26,998 | 14.06% |
| Construction Laborers | 17 | $30,041 | 14.66% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 4 | $33,960 | 3.51% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 21,191 | $119,689 | 171.03% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 7,795 | $82,119 | 119.85% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 3,159 | $91,171 | 71.88% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,977 | $98,892 | 58.73% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,728 | $97,627 | 51.58% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,213 | $36,383 | 54.94% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,057 | $81,526 | 51.81% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 905 | $134,206 | 51.04% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 845 | $74,062 | 71.43% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 782 | $91,773 | 84.54% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 27,075 | $125,137 | 51.02% |
| Mexico | 2,686 | $111,220 | 42.55% |
| China | 1,602 | $77,369 | 47.96% |
| Canada | 905 | $94,063 | 43.24% |
| Pakistan | 859 | $56,053 | 41.88% |
| South Korea | 771 | $41,915 | 41.92% |
| Nepal | 630 | $64,395 | 51.18% |
| Brazil | 389 | $74,672 | 31.65% |
| Philippines | 380 | $1,835,273 | 43.38% |
| Venezuela | 359 | $82,316 | 42.69% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code Tech Inc | 44 | $83,898 | 88.00% |
| Texas Am University San Antonio | 44 | $33,136 | 88.00% |
| Cloudray Inc | 44 | $77,905 | 88.00% |
| Teleworld Solutions Inc | 44 | $94,905 | 88.00% |
| Doordash Inc | 44 | $120,274 | 88.00% |
| Solution It Inc | 44 | $95,497 | 88.00% |
| Dynamic Technology Inc | 44 | $82,800 | 88.00% |
| Multiplan Inc | 44 | $107,681 | 88.00% |
| Fisher Asset Management Llc | 44 | $118,675 | 88.00% |
| Averon Solutions Inc | 44 | $94,161 | 89.80% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Building Energy Efficiency Llc | 2 | $77,304 | 28.57% |
| Kirby Corporation | 2 | $104,905 | 28.57% |
| Cna Metals Limited | 2 | $84,396 | 28.57% |
| Xo Communications Services Inc | 2 | $76,035 | 28.57% |
| L Lowell Byrd Memorial Educational And Cdc | 2 | $42,590 | 28.57% |
| Us Global Investors Inc | 2 | $82,004 | 28.57% |
| The Goodyear Tire Rubber Company | 2 | $85,956 | 28.57% |
| Murphy Exploration Production Company | 2 | $62,618 | 28.57% |
| Danco | 2 | $59,519 | 28.57% |
| Ltl Interests Inc | 2 | $53,196 | 28.57% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Banking And Securities Intermediation | 49 | $116,843 | 89.09% |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 49 | $73,472 | 89.09% |
| Steel Product Manufacturing From Purchased Steel | 49 | $79,630 | 89.09% |
| Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing | 49 | $66,286 | 89.09% |
| Offices Of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians | 48 | $63,715 | 88.89% |
| Meat And Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers | 48 | $69,266 | 88.89% |
| Poured Concrete Foundation And Structure Contractors | 48 | $68,100 | 88.89% |
| Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | 48 | $88,262 | 88.89% |
| Public Relations Agencies | 48 | $76,754 | 90.57% |
| Other Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 47 | $93,575 | 88.68% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Care Services | 1 | $117,056 | 5.00% |
| All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 1 | $120,328 | 5.00% |
| All Other Waste Management Services | 1 | $218,941 | 5.00% |
| Ornamental And Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing | 1 | $30,035 | 5.00% |
| Food And Beverage Retailers | 1 | $92,498 | 5.00% |
| Other Animal Food Manufacturing | 1 | $131,810 | 5.26% |
| Burial Casket Manufacturing | 1 | $117,728 | 5.26% |
| Aluminum Sheet Plate And Foil Manufacturing | 1 | $124,634 | 5.26% |
| Cutlery And Handtool Manufacturing | 1 | $76,419 | 5.26% |
| Office Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 1 | $97,115 | 5.26% |
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 $81,327. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.