| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training and Development Managers | 93 | $94,999 | 82.30% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 92 | $38,384 | 82.88% |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 91 | $47,842 | 81.98% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 90 | $39,918 | 83.33% |
| Clergy | 88 | $36,264 | 81.48% |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 87 | $52,615 | 83.65% |
| Mechanical Drafters | 86 | $50,373 | 82.69% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 86 | $52,157 | 83.50% |
| Mechatronics Engineers | 83 | $89,097 | 80.58% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 82 | $57,622 | 80.39% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | 19 | $88,591 | 28.79% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 19 | $47,839 | 28.79% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 18 | $78,775 | 27.69% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 18 | $41,814 | 27.69% |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 18 | $53,937 | 28.13% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 18 | $34,670 | 28.13% |
| Lodging Managers | 18 | $51,085 | 28.13% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $42,828 | 28.13% |
| Cashiers | 17 | $17,541 | 26.56% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 17 | $47,712 | 26.56% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zilliant Inc | 45 | $83,164 | 90.00% |
| Gunda Corporation Llc | 45 | $64,771 | 90.00% |
| Stonebridge Consulting Group Llc | 45 | $95,298 | 90.00% |
| Securus Technologies Inc | 45 | $92,372 | 90.00% |
| Amani Engineering Inc | 45 | $66,634 | 90.00% |
| U Tegration Inc | 45 | $55,116 | 90.00% |
| Protiviti Inc | 44 | $85,235 | 88.00% |
| Texas Am Engineering Experiment Station Part Of Tamus Engineering Pr | 44 | $45,267 | 88.00% |
| Comprehensive Resources Inc | 44 | $76,314 | 88.00% |
| Iflowsoft Solutions Inc | 44 | $84,404 | 88.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Microsystems Inc | 2 | $93,351 | 28.57% |
| Masterminds Consulting Inc | 2 | $119,038 | 28.57% |
| Terrabon | 2 | $88,598 | 28.57% |
| Cpanel Inc | 2 | $85,103 | 28.57% |
| Altech Services Inc A Subsidiary Ot Tt Llc | 2 | $86,331 | 28.57% |
| The Consulting Engineers Group Inc | 2 | $60,237 | 28.57% |
| Miguel E Mego Dds Ms Pa | 2 | $166,400 | 28.57% |
| Atx Innovation Inc | 2 | $89,368 | 28.57% |
| Tapco International Inc | 2 | $104,127 | 28.57% |
| Checkfree Corporation Now Part Of Fiserv | 2 | $104,697 | 28.57% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Services | 495 | $91,108 | 87.61% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 491 | $95,539 | 87.52% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 470 | $87,569 | 86.88% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 465 | $95,884 | 88.07% |
| Other Electronic Parts And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 463 | $76,205 | 89.56% |
| Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction | 463 | $78,354 | 90.78% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 457 | $91,605 | 89.78% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 449 | $69,001 | 91.45% |
| Home Centers | 446 | $113,771 | 91.21% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 443 | $76,045 | 96.30% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 4 | $26,005 | 100.00% |
| Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Local | 4 | $38,423 | 100.00% |
| Merchant Wholesalers Nondurable Goods | 4 | $25,220 | 100.00% |
| Spectator Sports | 4 | $29,271 | 100.00% |
| Hunting And Trapping | 4 | $25,386 | 100.00% |
| Forest Nurseries And Gathering Of Forest Products | 3 | $28,718 | 100.00% |
| General Freight Trucking | 3 | $28,718 | 100.00% |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 3 | $27,692 | 100.00% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 3 | $26,603 | 100.00% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 3 | $28,031 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 43 | $80,735 | 26.54% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 40 | $81,892 | 24.69% |
| Waste Collection | 40 | $102,369 | 24.84% |
| Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | 39 | $34,838 | 24.53% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 38 | $94,326 | 24.36% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 38 | $95,555 | 25.50% |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | 37 | $81,400 | 25.52% |
| New Multifamily Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 37 | $48,976 | 25.87% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 36 | $46,276 | 25.90% |
| Machine Shops | 35 | $53,192 | 25.55% |
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.