| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging Managers | 75 | $44,019 | 89.29% |
| Treasurers and Controllers | 73 | $123,731 | 87.95% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 69 | $53,263 | 83.13% |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 68 | $114,315 | 83.95% |
| Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 67 | $97,550 | 83.75% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 66 | $46,266 | 83.54% |
| Document Management Specialists | 65 | $53,489 | 83.33% |
| Psychologists, All Other | 64 | $47,166 | 82.05% |
| Statistical Assistants | 64 | $44,229 | 82.05% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 63 | $48,130 | 80.77% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographers | 14 | $43,067 | 23.33% |
| Landscape Architects | 14 | $48,434 | 23.73% |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 13 | $26,960 | 22.03% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | $32,500 | 22.03% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 13 | $22,638 | 22.03% |
| Fence Erectors | 13 | $25,615 | 22.03% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 13 | $71,269 | 22.41% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand | 13 | $38,887 | 22.41% |
| Teacher Assistants | 13 | $18,636 | 22.81% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 13 | $75,045 | 22.81% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 23 | $77,753 | 46.94% |
| Norway | 22 | $102,737 | 46.81% |
| Cameroon | 20 | $60,004 | 46.51% |
| Syria | 20 | $86,600 | 47.62% |
| Sudan | 19 | $55,100 | 46.34% |
| Chile | 18 | $81,349 | 45.00% |
| New Zealand | 18 | $85,099 | 46.15% |
| Macedonia | 18 | $38,370 | 46.15% |
| Finland | 18 | $88,340 | 48.65% |
| Bulgaria | 17 | $70,916 | 45.95% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| V Soft Consulting Group Inc | 611 | $84,445 | 87.29% |
| Sage It Inc | 611 | $81,640 | 87.41% |
| Tachyon Technologies Llc | 608 | $71,380 | 88.12% |
| Kairos Technologies Inc | 608 | $73,761 | 88.50% |
| Saipsit Inc | 607 | $78,318 | 89.13% |
| Indeed Inc | 605 | $89,858 | 88.97% |
| University Of Houston System | 605 | $54,869 | 89.36% |
| Avant Systems Inc | 598 | $64,109 | 89.12% |
| Technip Usa Inc | 597 | $93,695 | 89.37% |
| The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston | 593 | $76,205 | 88.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowhouse Farm | 12 | $25,633 | 100.00% |
| Cluck Ranch Inc | 12 | $24,480 | 100.00% |
| Pgf Operating Llc | 11 | $28,836 | 100.00% |
| Hayre Harter Ranches Llc | 11 | $21,487 | 100.00% |
| Fmr Trucking | 11 | $25,958 | 100.00% |
| Buena Vista Turf Farm Llc | 11 | $34,447 | 100.00% |
| Nelson Diana Bulanek Farms | 11 | $24,094 | 100.00% |
| Strait Promotions Inc | 11 | $16,619 | 100.00% |
| Stroope Bee Company Llc | 11 | $26,008 | 100.00% |
| Pierce Ranch | 11 | $23,137 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synopsys Inc | 53 | $105,613 | 41.09% |
| Fogo De Chao Holdings Inc | 53 | $60,076 | 41.09% |
| Informatica Llc | 53 | $91,882 | 41.73% |
| Paycom Payroll Llc | 52 | $115,168 | 41.27% |
| Zenith Infotek Llc | 50 | $124,999 | 39.68% |
| Cerebral Technologies Inc | 49 | $105,730 | 38.89% |
| Caliber Home Loans | 49 | $103,583 | 39.20% |
| Earthworks Inc | 49 | $30,217 | 39.20% |
| Fort Bend Independent School District | 48 | $43,203 | 38.71% |
| Fidelis Software Solutions Llc | 48 | $86,564 | 38.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 308,059 | $80,251 | 92.44% |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 45,212 | $87,268 | 93.22% |
| Engineering Services | 23,669 | $81,982 | 80.27% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 20,980 | $87,811 | 76.89% |
| Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | 20,958 | $52,095 | 88.49% |
| Management Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 16,066 | $87,152 | 93.06% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 15,495 | $79,872 | 91.78% |
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 11,459 | $47,046 | 84.99% |
| Offices Of Certified Public Accountants | 11,057 | $79,974 | 96.23% |
| Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services | 9,669 | $97,374 | 95.34% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crop Harvesting Primarily By Machine | 737 | $27,023 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Combination Farming | 631 | $29,255 | 100.00% |
| Apiculture | 487 | $27,247 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 452 | $32,403 | 100.00% |
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 446 | $34,546 | 100.00% |
| Nursery And Tree Production | 439 | $27,825 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming Including Feedlots | 384 | $26,758 | 100.00% |
| Other Crop Farming | 355 | $28,192 | 100.00% |
| Farm Labor Contractors And Crew Leaders | 308 | $29,822 | 100.00% |
| Sheep Farming | 301 | $20,451 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 34,143 | $106,453 | 100.00% |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 24,239 | $79,151 | 100.00% |
| Engineering Services | 5,474 | $94,792 | 100.00% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 3,335 | $93,473 | 100.00% |
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 3,289 | $45,569 | 100.00% |
| Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | 2,625 | $51,926 | 100.00% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 2,312 | $96,426 | 100.00% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 2,115 | $94,139 | 100.00% |
| Semiconductor And Related Device Manufacturing | 1,786 | $220,315 | 100.00% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 1,651 | $155,727 | 100.00% |
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.