| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 301 | $53,744 | 79.42% |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 287 | $49,091 | 81.53% |
| Actuaries | 280 | $83,146 | 80.00% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 279 | $50,607 | 79.71% |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 269 | $56,982 | 77.52% |
| Veterinarians | 267 | $85,719 | 77.17% |
| Managers, All Other | 264 | $99,481 | 77.19% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 263 | $57,542 | 78.74% |
| Geological and Petroleum Technicians | 261 | $55,083 | 81.56% |
| Chief Executives | 261 | $183,927 | 82.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clergy | 44 | $37,215 | 36.97% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 43 | $45,449 | 37.72% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 42 | $54,917 | 37.17% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 41 | $50,600 | 36.28% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 41 | $58,982 | 36.94% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 41 | $23,676 | 37.61% |
| Veterinarians | 41 | $83,877 | 37.96% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 40 | $39,942 | 37.04% |
| Pediatricians, General | 39 | $114,221 | 36.45% |
| Childcare Workers | 39 | $19,689 | 36.79% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcatel Lucent Usa Inc | 140 | $88,795 | 89.17% |
| Centraprise Corp | 139 | $77,754 | 88.54% |
| Lamar University | 139 | $51,456 | 88.54% |
| Bryan Independent School District | 139 | $43,461 | 89.68% |
| Erp Logic Llc | 139 | $80,943 | 89.68% |
| Consultadd Inc | 139 | $90,602 | 89.68% |
| Cox Automotive Corporate Services Llc | 137 | $105,616 | 88.96% |
| Savantis Solutions Llc | 137 | $94,542 | 88.96% |
| Siritek Inc | 137 | $74,402 | 88.96% |
| The Depository Trust And Clearing Corporation | 137 | $109,021 | 88.96% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell International Inc | 9 | $91,911 | 32.14% |
| Viasat Inc | 9 | $63,831 | 32.14% |
| Wood Group Mustang | 9 | $98,551 | 32.14% |
| Moneygram Payment Systems Inc | 9 | $102,119 | 32.14% |
| Jkp Investment Corp | 9 | $33,932 | 32.14% |
| Cypress Global Services Inc | 9 | $80,221 | 32.14% |
| Insidersreferralcom Inc | 9 | $75,999 | 32.14% |
| Diona Technologies Us Inc | 9 | $101,162 | 32.14% |
| Wood Group Mustang Inc | 9 | $104,432 | 32.14% |
| Credent Technologies Llc | 9 | $78,721 | 32.14% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum And Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers Except Bulk Stations And Terminals | 108 | $83,253 | 89.26% |
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 108 | $84,237 | 89.26% |
| All Other Business Support Services | 107 | $82,947 | 88.43% |
| Software Publishers | 105 | $110,143 | 88.24% |
| Computer Storage Device Manufacturing | 104 | $83,474 | 87.39% |
| Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning Contractors | 103 | $67,728 | 86.55% |
| Household Appliances And Electrical And Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 101 | $60,330 | 85.59% |
| Exam Preparation And Tutoring | 101 | $73,311 | 87.83% |
| Navigational Measuring Electromedical And Control Instruments Manufacturing | 100 | $84,726 | 87.72% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 99 | $81,131 | 86.84% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casino Hotels | 4 | $70,606 | 10.00% |
| Boat Dealers | 4 | $76,222 | 10.00% |
| All Other Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 4 | $75,508 | 10.00% |
| Other Metal Container Manufacturing | 4 | $116,979 | 10.00% |
| Appliance Repair And Maintenance | 4 | $116,579 | 10.00% |
| Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing | 4 | $80,488 | 10.00% |
| Metal Can Manufacturing | 4 | $84,443 | 10.26% |
| Temporary Shelters | 4 | $40,309 | 10.26% |
| Zoos And Botanical Gardens | 3 | $57,006 | 7.69% |
| Plumbing And Heating Equipment And Supplies Hydronics Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $77,244 | 7.89% |
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.