| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 124 | $44,894 | 80.52% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 122 | $42,428 | 80.26% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 122 | $78,167 | 80.79% |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 121 | $84,251 | 80.13% |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 120 | $67,910 | 80.54% |
| Logistics Engineers | 120 | $68,521 | 82.76% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 119 | $32,150 | 82.64% |
| Biostatisticians | 118 | $77,949 | 83.10% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 117 | $42,608 | 82.39% |
| Transportation Engineers | 115 | $75,587 | 82.73% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 23 | $51,700 | 31.08% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 23 | $34,839 | 31.51% |
| Compliance Officers | 23 | $63,375 | 31.51% |
| Animal Scientists | 21 | $43,705 | 29.17% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 21 | $72,136 | 29.17% |
| Geological and Petroleum Technicians | 21 | $61,143 | 29.17% |
| Materials Scientists | 21 | $70,463 | 29.58% |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 20 | $48,611 | 28.17% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 20 | $73,036 | 28.17% |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 20 | $52,111 | 28.57% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Consulting Services | 596 | $72,170 | 88.17% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 583 | $88,343 | 90.95% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 583 | $99,846 | 91.67% |
| Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 562 | $97,132 | 88.50% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 559 | $67,931 | 88.45% |
| Other Accounting Services | 541 | $63,424 | 85.74% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 527 | $91,445 | 84.86% |
| Real Estate Credit | 527 | $92,295 | 85.00% |
| Oil And Gas Pipeline And Related Structures Construction | 518 | $91,958 | 84.50% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 509 | $80,679 | 87.31% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Activities Related To Real Estate | 8 | $25,704 | 100.00% |
| Sporting And Recreational Goods And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 8 | $21,386 | 100.00% |
| Peanut Farming | 8 | $31,008 | 100.00% |
| Soybean Farming | 7 | $26,428 | 100.00% |
| Farm Management Services | 7 | $24,737 | 100.00% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 6 | $28,205 | 100.00% |
| Livestock Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $29,723 | 100.00% |
| Landscaping Services | 6 | $24,007 | 100.00% |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 5 | $28,596 | 100.00% |
| Racetracks | 5 | $25,742 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Bakeries | 52 | $33,153 | 28.89% |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 50 | $88,998 | 28.09% |
| Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 50 | $74,559 | 28.09% |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 48 | $77,209 | 27.27% |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 47 | $105,962 | 26.70% |
| Residential Property Managers | 47 | $69,954 | 26.86% |
| Industrial Design Services | 47 | $75,309 | 27.17% |
| Other Grocery And Related Products Merchant Wholesalers | 46 | $65,677 | 27.54% |
| Household Appliances And Electrical And Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 45 | $66,856 | 27.11% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 44 | $81,554 | 26.51% |
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.