| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teradata Operations Inc | 260 | $90,699 | 89.97% |
| Mansai Inc | 259 | $61,917 | 90.24% |
| Cwc International Inc | 258 | $66,727 | 89.90% |
| Everest Consulting Group Inc | 258 | $74,799 | 90.21% |
| Csc Covansys Corporation | 257 | $78,992 | 90.49% |
| The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 257 | $43,887 | 90.49% |
| Jackson Therapy Partners Holdings Llc | 257 | $58,010 | 90.81% |
| Lenora Systems Inc | 257 | $62,534 | 90.81% |
| Experis Us Inc | 256 | $82,229 | 90.46% |
| Infinite Computer Solutions Inc | 255 | $89,871 | 90.43% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassadors Llc | 19 | $16,915 | 32.20% |
| Alcon Research Ltd | 19 | $77,764 | 32.76% |
| News Korea Texas Inc | 19 | $35,118 | 32.76% |
| Exterran Energy Solutions Lp | 19 | $92,265 | 32.76% |
| I2usystems Inc | 19 | $86,581 | 32.76% |
| Sparkcognition Inc | 19 | $81,057 | 32.76% |
| Keysight Technologies Inc | 19 | $101,704 | 32.76% |
| Visual It Services Inc | 19 | $90,200 | 32.76% |
| Austin Home Care Assistance Llc | 19 | $17,552 | 33.33% |
| Merrill Lynch | 19 | $94,025 | 33.33% |
| 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.