| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 42 | $50,576 | 80.77% |
| Chemical Technicians | 41 | $36,362 | 78.85% |
| Surveyors | 41 | $51,085 | 80.39% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 40 | $51,808 | 78.43% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 40 | $38,008 | 78.43% |
| Physician Assistants | 40 | $87,824 | 80.00% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 39 | $33,720 | 78.00% |
| Chiropractors | 39 | $42,732 | 79.59% |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | 39 | $76,159 | 79.59% |
| Survey Researchers | 38 | $38,147 | 79.17% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 8 | $68,591 | 17.02% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 8 | $46,678 | 17.39% |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 8 | $18,894 | 17.39% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 8 | $88,038 | 17.39% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 7 | $39,222 | 15.22% |
| Mathematicians | 7 | $64,765 | 15.22% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 7 | $77,733 | 15.22% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 7 | $28,707 | 15.56% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 7 | $14,453 | 15.56% |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 7 | $37,143 | 15.91% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 326 | $105,460 | 43.35% |
| Vietnam | 317 | $49,221 | 46.41% |
| Colombia | 297 | $72,445 | 44.66% |
| Taiwan | 278 | $71,952 | 43.23% |
| Zimbabwe | 261 | $36,867 | 41.49% |
| Nigeria | 244 | $70,297 | 42.29% |
| South Africa | 223 | $50,446 | 41.76% |
| Turkey | 207 | $69,423 | 42.86% |
| Bangladesh | 194 | $62,125 | 40.50% |
| Iran | 170 | $64,213 | 48.43% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmac Solutions Inc | 52 | $92,525 | 89.66% |
| Iflowsoft Solutions Inc | 51 | $85,388 | 89.47% |
| Only It Consulting Llc | 51 | $81,571 | 89.47% |
| Tabner Inc | 51 | $95,572 | 89.47% |
| Intertek Usa Inc | 51 | $77,583 | 89.47% |
| Jbs Five Rivers Cattle Feeding Llc | 51 | $33,413 | 89.47% |
| Texas Am University Health Science Center | 51 | $40,471 | 89.47% |
| Data Solutions Inc | 51 | $82,172 | 89.47% |
| Wichita Falls Independent School District | 51 | $44,865 | 89.47% |
| Calpion Inc | 51 | $63,949 | 89.47% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hegi Farms | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| La Escalera Ranch Dba La Escalera Ranch | 1 | $21,174 | 100.00% |
| Cody Speck | 1 | $20,342 | 100.00% |
| Bayer Cropscience Llp | 1 | $20,800 | 100.00% |
| Ranchito El Pachito | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farm Inc | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| Tommy Owens Ranch | 1 | $21,528 | 100.00% |
| Robert Webb Briggs Jr Estate Dba Briggs Ranches | 1 | $14,400 | 100.00% |
| Armendariz Farms | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Paleo Farms Inc | 1 | $24,960 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Telecom Inc | 3 | $30,410 | 37.50% |
| Idrive Auto Sales | 3 | $47,798 | 37.50% |
| Puffersweiven Lp | 3 | $87,672 | 37.50% |
| Enverus Inc | 3 | $106,427 | 37.50% |
| Amerihome Mortgage Company Llc | 3 | $111,037 | 37.50% |
| Srishtitek Inc | 3 | $100,783 | 37.50% |
| Citadel Enterprise Americas Services Llc | 3 | $92,040 | 37.50% |
| North Houston Pole Line Lp | 3 | $93,607 | 37.50% |
| Hvj South Central Texas Mj Inc | 3 | $70,110 | 37.50% |
| Fisher Asset Management Llc | 3 | $103,016 | 37.50% |
| 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.