| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrologists | 50 | $58,238 | 83.33% |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 50 | $46,844 | 83.33% |
| Prosthodontists | 49 | $109,928 | 83.05% |
| Sociologists | 49 | $45,237 | 83.05% |
| Financial Examiners | 49 | $61,665 | 83.05% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 48 | $38,857 | 82.76% |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 48 | $113,102 | 82.76% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 47 | $47,729 | 82.46% |
| Editors | 47 | $41,187 | 82.46% |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 46 | $39,262 | 80.70% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Financial Advisors | 10 | $94,253 | 19.61% |
| Animal Trainers | 10 | $33,509 | 19.61% |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | 10 | $40,995 | 19.61% |
| Personal Care Aides | 10 | $17,541 | 19.61% |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 10 | $47,235 | 20.00% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 10 | $21,761 | 20.00% |
| Mental Health Counselors | 9 | $34,692 | 18.00% |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | 9 | $44,695 | 18.00% |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | 9 | $66,512 | 18.00% |
| Machinists | 9 | $45,557 | 18.37% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | 265 | $60,981 | 89.23% |
| Informatica Llc | 265 | $102,513 | 89.23% |
| Sysintelli Inc | 265 | $83,732 | 89.23% |
| United It Solutions Inc | 265 | $70,744 | 89.53% |
| Resource Informatics Group Inc | 264 | $74,835 | 89.80% |
| Bechtel Oil Gas Amp Chemicals Inc | 263 | $81,668 | 89.76% |
| Genuineit Llc | 263 | $64,043 | 90.38% |
| Amazon Development Center Us Inc | 262 | $91,958 | 90.03% |
| Vastika Inc | 260 | $64,593 | 89.66% |
| Sr Professionalslp | 260 | $69,581 | 89.97% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| H E B | 20 | $90,280 | 32.79% |
| Gw Communications Llc | 20 | $72,491 | 32.79% |
| Audubon Engineering Operations Llc | 20 | $89,602 | 32.79% |
| Vantage Force Inc | 20 | $69,487 | 33.33% |
| The Univ Of Texas Health Science Center Houston | 20 | $85,917 | 33.33% |
| Merit American Technologies Inc | 20 | $111,176 | 33.33% |
| Cvent Inc | 20 | $89,273 | 33.33% |
| I2 It Solutions Inc | 20 | $108,975 | 33.90% |
| Xome Realty Services Llc | 19 | $117,865 | 32.20% |
| Sci Shared Resources Llc | 19 | $95,305 | 32.20% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Computer Programming Services | 271,128 | $78,337 | 92.28% |
| Computer Systems Design Services | 38,977 | $85,144 | 92.96% |
| Engineering Services | 22,070 | $81,052 | 83.43% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 18,742 | $85,924 | 73.44% |
| Colleges Universities And Professional Schools | 18,715 | $50,725 | 88.08% |
| Management Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 15,022 | $85,906 | 95.17% |
| Other Computer Related Services | 13,954 | $77,657 | 89.33% |
| Elementary And Secondary Schools | 10,617 | $46,338 | 84.64% |
| Offices Of Certified Public Accountants | 9,414 | $76,775 | 96.21% |
| Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services | 8,418 | $94,296 | 95.19% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crop Harvesting Primarily By Machine | 627 | $25,559 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Combination Farming | 450 | $27,812 | 100.00% |
| Apiculture | 374 | $25,810 | 100.00% |
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 349 | $36,190 | 100.00% |
| Nursery And Tree Production | 326 | $26,130 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming | 325 | $32,835 | 100.00% |
| Beef Cattle Ranching And Farming Including Feedlots | 282 | $25,578 | 100.00% |
| Other Crop Farming | 278 | $26,973 | 100.00% |
| Sheep Farming | 253 | $19,789 | 100.00% |
| Hay Farming | 198 | $26,877 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design Services | 22,702 | $78,528 | 70.66% |
| Computer Systems Design And Related Services | 1,959 | $93,173 | 8.63% |
| Semiconductor And Related Device Manufacturing | 1,683 | $226,619 | 32.12% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 1,569 | $158,367 | 48.89% |
| General Freight Trucking Local | 1,333 | $34,675 | 41.62% |
| Financial Transactions Processing Reserve And Clearinghouse Activities | 1,200 | $100,790 | 47.51% |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers Data Processing Web Hosting And Related Services | 1,068 | $93,720 | 50.09% |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting And Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 1,034 | $85,366 | 52.78% |
| General Freight Trucking Long Distance Truckload | 953 | $39,497 | 56.63% |
| Oil And Gas Field Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 791 | $96,060 | 50.41% |
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.