| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group Llc | 1,295 | $96,987 | 91.84% |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor Llc | 1,274 | $99,485 | 93.20% |
| Yash Lujan Consulting Inc | 1,269 | $68,604 | 94.77% |
| Dell Marketing Lp | 1,260 | $90,570 | 95.17% |
| Kforce Inc | 1,215 | $93,109 | 91.98% |
| Randstad Technologies Llc | 1,214 | $96,735 | 92.46% |
| Mindtree Limited | 1,195 | $75,282 | 91.64% |
| Capital One Services Llc | 1,192 | $88,875 | 93.49% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corporation | 1,175 | $75,754 | 93.70% |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | 1,170 | $53,031 | 94.28% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokia Siemens Networks Us Llc | 112 | $73,239 | 43.24% |
| Intellect Business Solutions | 112 | $90,089 | 43.58% |
| Shell Oil Company | 111 | $116,355 | 43.70% |
| Harmony Public Schools | 110 | $47,663 | 43.48% |
| Facebook Inc | 110 | $78,324 | 44.18% |
| 3s Business Corporation | 105 | $88,322 | 45.65% |
| The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 100 | $40,111 | 44.25% |
| First Object Inc | 99 | $83,689 | 44.20% |
| Capital One National Association | 96 | $73,431 | 43.05% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp | 95 | $123,585 | 42.60% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Service Contractors | 188 | $82,303 | 86.64% |
| Real Estate Property Managers | 187 | $73,566 | 86.98% |
| Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 186 | $70,006 | 87.74% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 185 | $93,187 | 89.37% |
| Employment Services | 183 | $76,854 | 89.27% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 182 | $82,288 | 89.66% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 182 | $85,068 | 90.10% |
| All Other Insurance Related Activities | 181 | $102,300 | 90.05% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 180 | $89,614 | 89.55% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 176 | $74,333 | 88.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Salons | 12 | $21,433 | 19.05% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 12 | $50,339 | 19.35% |
| Other Personal And Household Goods Repair And Maintenance | 12 | $48,464 | 19.35% |
| Other Gambling Industries | 12 | $89,109 | 19.67% |
| Automobile Dealers | 11 | $59,934 | 18.03% |
| Office Furniture Including Fixtures Manufacturing | 11 | $49,436 | 18.03% |
| Child And Youth Services | 11 | $62,118 | 18.03% |
| Motor Vehicle And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 11 | $63,801 | 18.33% |
| Other Support Activities For Transportation | 11 | $95,086 | 18.33% |
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 11 | $78,775 | 18.64% |
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.