| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarians | 38 | $43,792 | 80.85% |
| Writers and Authors | 38 | $44,254 | 80.85% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 37 | $35,025 | 80.43% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | 37 | $101,051 | 84.09% |
| Music Directors and Composers | 37 | $42,127 | 86.05% |
| Food Service Managers | 36 | $47,442 | 83.72% |
| Geneticists | 36 | $46,779 | 83.72% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 35 | $54,073 | 81.40% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 35 | $43,216 | 83.33% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 34 | $63,474 | 82.93% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 7 | $50,562 | 15.91% |
| Mathematicians | 7 | $64,765 | 15.91% |
| Public Relations and Fundraising Managers | 7 | $93,686 | 15.91% |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 7 | $47,177 | 15.91% |
| Production Workers, All Other | 7 | $22,776 | 15.91% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 6 | $18,003 | 13.95% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 6 | $47,809 | 13.95% |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $57,574 | 13.95% |
| Tax Preparers | 6 | $70,064 | 13.95% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $45,936 | 13.95% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Company Inc | 755 | $125,120 | 88.62% |
| Qualcomm Technologies Inc | 754 | $119,900 | 89.02% |
| Wm Rice University | 745 | $51,750 | 88.06% |
| Igate Technologies Inc | 745 | $66,865 | 89.54% |
| Photon Infotech Inc | 742 | $89,809 | 89.29% |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | 728 | $106,756 | 88.67% |
| National Oilwell Varco Lp | 723 | $78,401 | 88.39% |
| Cgi Technologies And Solutions Inc | 720 | $88,583 | 88.24% |
| Goldman Sachs Bank Usa | 718 | $89,813 | 88.10% |
| Salesforcecom Inc | 711 | $109,063 | 87.35% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huffman Farms Llc | 13 | $28,347 | 100.00% |
| 2l Cattle Company Llc | 13 | $14,803 | 100.00% |
| Jollisant Farms | 13 | $24,267 | 100.00% |
| Barons Creek Farms | 13 | $25,014 | 100.00% |
| Hank Leslie Cranek Farms | 13 | $23,698 | 100.00% |
| Brad Ashburn Farms Llc | 13 | $25,144 | 100.00% |
| Dutton Farms | 13 | $23,632 | 100.00% |
| Pablo Cantu | 13 | $25,453 | 100.00% |
| Panhandle Harvesting Services Llc | 13 | $25,781 | 100.00% |
| Prospect Acres | 13 | $23,877 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines Co | 69 | $108,991 | 43.95% |
| Trinet Usa Inc | 69 | $99,741 | 44.23% |
| Sam Houston State University | 68 | $42,007 | 43.87% |
| Avant Systems Inc | 68 | $95,273 | 43.87% |
| Austin Independent School District | 67 | $42,451 | 43.23% |
| University Of Houston | 67 | $47,625 | 43.51% |
| National Instruments Corporation | 67 | $89,673 | 43.79% |
| William Marsh Rice University | 66 | $50,347 | 43.71% |
| Tachyon Technologies Llc | 66 | $85,419 | 43.71% |
| Tm Transportation Services Llc | 65 | $43,028 | 44.52% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Schools And Instruction | 45 | $42,799 | 86.54% |
| Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing | 45 | $91,563 | 86.54% |
| Biological Product Except Diagnostic Manufacturing | 45 | $61,399 | 86.54% |
| Apparel Piece Goods And Notions Merchant Wholesalers | 45 | $52,357 | 86.54% |
| Other Social Advocacy Organizations | 44 | $62,074 | 84.62% |
| Mining And Oil And Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing | 44 | $76,345 | 86.27% |
| Other Support Activities For Water Transportation | 44 | $69,408 | 86.27% |
| Offices Of Optometrists | 44 | $79,196 | 86.27% |
| Aerospace Product And Parts Manufacturing | 43 | $82,750 | 86.00% |
| Bus And Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems | 43 | $73,760 | 86.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Wine And Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers | 14 | $117,102 | 82.35% |
| Cattle Ranching And Farming | 14 | $31,172 | 82.35% |
| Other Technical And Trade Schools | 14 | $66,485 | 82.35% |
| Diagnostic Imaging Centers | 14 | $76,683 | 82.35% |
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 14 | $81,098 | 82.35% |
| Nail Salons | 14 | $22,922 | 82.35% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 14 | $81,753 | 82.35% |
| Cattle Feedlots | 14 | $41,052 | 82.35% |
| Tile And Terrazzo Contractors | 14 | $45,466 | 87.50% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 14 | $32,403 | 87.50% |
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.