| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional Coordinators | 256 | $52,607 | 84.21% |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | 254 | $75,108 | 83.83% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 250 | $88,370 | 83.06% |
| Microbiologists | 250 | $41,343 | 83.33% |
| Purchasing Managers | 247 | $98,155 | 82.61% |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 246 | $46,344 | 83.11% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 242 | $131,138 | 84.32% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 237 | $38,030 | 86.50% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 227 | $40,124 | 83.15% |
| Landscape Architects | 225 | $48,151 | 84.91% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare Workers | 39 | $19,689 | 36.79% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 37 | $65,254 | 34.91% |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 37 | $55,820 | 35.24% |
| Biomedical Engineers | 37 | $79,892 | 35.58% |
| Budget Analysts | 36 | $67,352 | 35.29% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 36 | $29,566 | 37.11% |
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | 36 | $24,264 | 37.50% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 35 | $28,534 | 36.84% |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 34 | $49,760 | 35.79% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 33 | $40,376 | 35.11% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Oilwell Varco Lp | 699 | $77,684 | 87.70% |
| Trans American Information Systems Inc | 673 | $87,516 | 86.73% |
| Cloud Big Data Technologies Llc | 663 | $71,913 | 85.66% |
| Wm Rice University | 654 | $48,885 | 85.27% |
| The University Of Texas At Dallas | 653 | $52,215 | 85.58% |
| Nemo It Solutions Inc | 652 | $59,346 | 85.56% |
| Photon Infotech Inc | 636 | $87,722 | 84.46% |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | 626 | $59,072 | 83.47% |
| Oberon It Inc | 624 | $57,701 | 83.53% |
| Amdocs Inc | 621 | $87,113 | 83.24% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenaris Bay City Inc | 64 | $72,805 | 42.95% |
| Quest It Solutions Inc | 63 | $84,542 | 42.57% |
| Tasacom Technologies Inc | 63 | $105,181 | 42.57% |
| Pvr America Inc | 62 | $95,093 | 42.47% |
| Austin Independent School District | 61 | $41,332 | 42.07% |
| Sriven Systems Of Tx Inc | 60 | $115,407 | 41.67% |
| Palo Alto Networks Inc | 60 | $87,025 | 42.25% |
| Donato Technologies Inc | 59 | $99,764 | 41.55% |
| Innovative Intelligent Solutions Llc | 58 | $104,866 | 41.13% |
| Network Objects Inc | 58 | $80,850 | 41.13% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 425 | $84,508 | 93.00% |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 411 | $83,427 | 90.13% |
| Highway Street And Bridge Construction | 392 | $68,317 | 86.15% |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 385 | $85,433 | 85.56% |
| Medical Laboratories | 381 | $69,167 | 85.23% |
| Couriers And Express Delivery Services | 375 | $88,410 | 85.03% |
| Advertising Agencies | 369 | $73,427 | 88.49% |
| All Other Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 368 | $122,333 | 88.46% |
| Educational Support Services | 367 | $67,984 | 90.62% |
| Iron And Steel Pipe And Tube Manufacturing From Purchased Steel | 361 | $76,650 | 90.02% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain And Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers | 3 | $26,575 | 100.00% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 2 | $27,986 | 100.00% |
| Shellfish Fishing | 2 | $25,896 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Forestry | 2 | $28,777 | 100.00% |
| Food Crops Grown Under Cover | 2 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| Other Aquaculture | 2 | $27,612 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $20,647 | 100.00% |
| Agricultural Implement Manufacturing | 2 | $27,612 | 100.00% |
| Citrus Except Orange Groves | 2 | $25,438 | 100.00% |
| Lawn And Garden Equipment And Supplies Retailers | 2 | $27,612 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Financial Vehicles | 33 | $86,098 | 24.09% |
| Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 32 | $2,752,808 | 23.70% |
| New Car Dealers | 32 | $57,465 | 23.88% |
| Steel Product Manufacturing From Purchased Steel | 31 | $80,326 | 23.13% |
| Turbine And Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing | 30 | $101,193 | 22.56% |
| Fitness And Recreational Sports Centers | 30 | $44,549 | 23.08% |
| Bread And Bakery Product Manufacturing | 29 | $25,386 | 22.48% |
| Sports Teams And Clubs | 29 | $54,443 | 23.39% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 28 | $94,024 | 22.76% |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 28 | $88,753 | 22.76% |
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.