| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737,653 | 89.40% | $83,642 | H-1B |
| 70,458 | 8.54% | $108,072 | PERM |
| 8,917 | 1.08% | $26,368 | H-2A |
| 8,047 | 0.98% | $103,279 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Texas has seen a total of 825,075 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Texas is the H-1B visa with 737,653 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.40% of Texas's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 70,458 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 8.54% of Texas's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | 90 | $39,918 | 79.65% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 90 | $39,494 | 81.08% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 90 | $60,186 | 84.11% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 87 | $61,132 | 82.08% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 87 | $69,478 | 82.08% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 86 | $89,164 | 81.90% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 84 | $41,654 | 80.77% |
| Agricultural Engineers | 83 | $50,360 | 79.81% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 82 | $65,880 | 80.39% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 81 | $51,915 | 79.41% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 18 | $48,301 | 27.69% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 18 | $78,775 | 27.69% |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 18 | $53,937 | 28.13% |
| Lodging Managers | 18 | $51,085 | 28.13% |
| Art Directors | 18 | $81,032 | 28.13% |
| Segmental Pavers | 17 | $26,789 | 26.56% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 17 | $100,503 | 26.56% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 17 | $48,247 | 26.98% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 17 | $27,730 | 26.98% |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School | 17 | $67,854 | 27.42% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 30,008 | $123,338 | 50.36% |
| Mexico | 2,970 | $106,169 | 41.77% |
| China | 1,738 | $78,289 | 47.09% |
| Canada | 1,008 | $94,285 | 43.02% |
| Pakistan | 989 | $55,045 | 46.63% |
| Nepal | 781 | $63,878 | 38.08% |
| South Korea | 771 | $41,915 | 50.20% |
| Philippines | 667 | $1,065,077 | 43.91% |
| Brazil | 435 | $74,240 | 43.20% |
| Venezuela | 390 | $81,612 | 42.62% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Advisory Services Llc | 1,815 | $101,741 | 81.17% |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 1,792 | $81,193 | 80.36% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | 1,676 | $99,843 | 76.04% |
| Texas Am University | 1,674 | $49,904 | 80.21% |
| Visa Technology Operations Llc | 1,644 | $108,149 | 80.51% |
| Baylor College Of Medicine | 1,597 | $51,843 | 79.61% |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | 1,550 | $48,455 | 84.28% |
| Ericsson Inc | 1,494 | $81,085 | 81.95% |
| Oracle America Inc | 1,491 | $109,077 | 88.70% |
| Citibank Na | 1,474 | $116,623 | 88.16% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroope Honey Farms Llc | 16 | $24,060 | 100.00% |
| Morlock Honey Farms Llc | 16 | $26,023 | 100.00% |
| Kiefat Honey Farms | 16 | $24,545 | 100.00% |
| Frank Farms | 16 | $24,606 | 100.00% |
| H Bar H Farms | 16 | $25,349 | 100.00% |
| Turfway Inc | 16 | $24,443 | 100.00% |
| Lake Creek Farms | 15 | $27,337 | 100.00% |
| Oopw Llc | 15 | $24,482 | 100.00% |
| Rich Skelton | 15 | $24,453 | 100.00% |
| Krueger Farm Services | 15 | $24,516 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersource Corporation | 137 | $104,765 | 39.14% |
| Cubic Technologies Llc | 136 | $89,377 | 40.48% |
| Cameron International Corporation | 133 | $88,525 | 40.80% |
| Infodat International Inc | 132 | $92,608 | 40.74% |
| Caprus It Inc | 131 | $104,334 | 40.81% |
| Fort Worth Independent School District | 126 | $45,541 | 39.75% |
| Premier It Solutionsinc | 126 | $89,378 | 41.18% |
| Sriven Systems Inc | 126 | $101,511 | 42.42% |
| Jdc Healthcare Pllc | 124 | $140,745 | 43.06% |
| Harmony Public Schools | 124 | $48,279 | 43.97% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint And Coating Manufacturing | 58 | $75,333 | 86.57% |
| Warm Air Heating And Air Conditioning Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 58 | $69,302 | 86.57% |
| Poured Concrete Foundation And Structure Contractors | 58 | $67,561 | 87.88% |
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 57 | $107,384 | 86.36% |
| Agencies Brokerages And Other Insurance Related Activities | 57 | $94,156 | 86.36% |
| Other Direct Insurance Except Life Health And Medical Carriers | 57 | $105,283 | 87.69% |
| Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing | 56 | $69,101 | 87.50% |
| Natural Gas Extraction | 56 | $129,406 | 87.50% |
| Packaging And Labeling Services | 56 | $72,692 | 87.50% |
| Commercial And Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | 55 | $102,266 | 87.30% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron And Steel Forging | 18 | $108,612 | 78.26% |
| Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers | 18 | $73,585 | 81.82% |
| Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | 18 | $74,722 | 81.82% |
| Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | 18 | $94,917 | 81.82% |
| Painting And Wall Covering Contractors | 18 | $36,862 | 81.82% |
| Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 18 | $84,290 | 81.82% |
| Kidney Dialysis Centers | 18 | $91,535 | 85.71% |
| Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing | 17 | $94,696 | 80.95% |
| Apparel Piece Goods And Notions Merchant Wholesalers | 17 | $57,209 | 80.95% |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | 17 | $82,223 | 80.95% |
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 $83,642. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.