| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Usa Lp | 2,458 | $99,576 | 90.30% |
| American Airlines Inc | 2,298 | $78,836 | 91.81% |
| Compunnel Software Group Inc | 2,071 | $88,775 | 83.14% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1,993 | $87,657 | 85.03% |
| Dell Products Lp | 1,982 | $95,161 | 90.59% |
| Deloitte Touche Llp | 1,971 | $73,588 | 92.02% |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc | 1,716 | $109,552 | 80.87% |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 1,702 | $80,418 | 80.74% |
| Intel Corporation | 1,665 | $100,935 | 81.82% |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Advisory Services Llc | 1,619 | $98,661 | 81.07% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photon Infotech Inc | 155 | $99,101 | 34.91% |
| Houston Independent School District | 152 | $48,685 | 34.39% |
| University Of Texas At Austin | 149 | $52,181 | 34.98% |
| Cnet Global Solutions Inc | 149 | $91,331 | 37.06% |
| Copart Inc | 145 | $96,854 | 37.18% |
| Vsion Technologiesinc | 144 | $86,658 | 38.61% |
| Conocophillips Company | 142 | $116,409 | 39.66% |
| Saxon Global Inc | 136 | $86,086 | 41.72% |
| Cubic Technologies Llc | 136 | $89,377 | 41.85% |
| Cameron International Corporation | 133 | $88,525 | 41.05% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Motor Vehicle Dealers | 280 | $95,119 | 90.32% |
| Soft Drink Manufacturing | 276 | $99,090 | 91.69% |
| Industrial Valve Manufacturing | 268 | $83,419 | 92.10% |
| Tax Preparation Services | 256 | $70,885 | 88.28% |
| Other Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 252 | $87,611 | 87.50% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 250 | $87,590 | 87.41% |
| Waste Collection | 248 | $93,941 | 87.32% |
| Grocery And Convenience Retailers | 247 | $97,457 | 87.59% |
| Medicinal And Botanical Manufacturing | 246 | $77,431 | 87.54% |
| Management Of Companies And Enterprises | 246 | $89,805 | 87.54% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate And Rental And Leasing | 1 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Forestry And Logging | 1 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| Water Sewage And Other Systems | 1 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| New Housing For Sale Builders | 1 | $48,000 | 100.00% |
| Postharvest Crop Activities Except Cotton Ginning | 1 | $24,107 | 100.00% |
| Other Performing Arts Companies | 1 | $23,192 | 100.00% |
| Administrative And Support And Waste Management And Remediation Services | 1 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 1 | $23,192 | 100.00% |
| Nonresidential Property Managers | 1 | $24,107 | 100.00% |
| Other Animal Food Manufacturing | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Placement Agencies | 21 | $81,065 | 23.33% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 20 | $99,833 | 22.47% |
| Dental Laboratories | 20 | $47,243 | 22.73% |
| Sporting And Athletic Goods Manufacturing | 19 | $88,091 | 22.09% |
| Business Associations | 19 | $83,789 | 22.09% |
| Specialty Food Retailers | 19 | $48,360 | 22.35% |
| Other Specialized Design Services | 19 | $60,151 | 23.17% |
| Furniture Merchant Wholesalers | 19 | $52,554 | 23.17% |
| Armored Car Services | 18 | $103,522 | 21.95% |
| Commercial Air Rail And Water Transportation Equipment Rental And Leasing | 18 | $72,208 | 22.22% |
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.