| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Directors | 76 | $68,930 | 82.61% |
| Supply Chain Managers | 76 | $113,126 | 84.44% |
| Agricultural Engineers | 75 | $48,352 | 83.33% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 75 | $37,160 | 84.27% |
| Marine Engineers | 75 | $83,156 | 85.23% |
| Lodging Managers | 71 | $42,773 | 81.61% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 69 | $75,005 | 79.31% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 68 | $60,758 | 80.00% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 68 | $55,064 | 80.95% |
| Robotics Engineers | 68 | $91,567 | 85.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 15 | $38,497 | 25.42% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 15 | $31,004 | 25.42% |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 15 | $65,972 | 25.42% |
| Psychiatrists | 14 | $106,039 | 23.73% |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 14 | $19,076 | 24.14% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 14 | $64,899 | 24.14% |
| Geographers | 14 | $43,067 | 24.56% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 14 | $45,163 | 24.56% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 13 | $104,470 | 22.81% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $129,111 | 22.81% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcatel Lucent Usa Inc | 140 | $88,795 | 89.17% |
| Centraprise Corp | 139 | $77,754 | 88.54% |
| Lamar University | 139 | $51,456 | 88.54% |
| Bryan Independent School District | 139 | $43,461 | 89.68% |
| Erp Logic Llc | 139 | $80,943 | 89.68% |
| Consultadd Inc | 139 | $90,602 | 89.68% |
| Cox Automotive Corporate Services Llc | 137 | $105,616 | 88.96% |
| Savantis Solutions Llc | 137 | $94,542 | 88.96% |
| Siritek Inc | 137 | $74,402 | 88.96% |
| The Depository Trust And Clearing Corporation | 137 | $109,021 | 88.96% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell International Inc | 9 | $91,911 | 32.14% |
| Viasat Inc | 9 | $63,831 | 32.14% |
| Wood Group Mustang | 9 | $98,551 | 32.14% |
| Moneygram Payment Systems Inc | 9 | $102,119 | 32.14% |
| Jkp Investment Corp | 9 | $33,932 | 32.14% |
| Cypress Global Services Inc | 9 | $80,221 | 32.14% |
| Insidersreferralcom Inc | 9 | $75,999 | 32.14% |
| Diona Technologies Us Inc | 9 | $101,162 | 32.14% |
| Wood Group Mustang Inc | 9 | $104,432 | 32.14% |
| Credent Technologies Llc | 9 | $78,721 | 32.14% |
| 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.