| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedia Inc | 496 | $115,922 | 88.73% |
| Vsion Technologies Inc | 492 | $70,767 | 88.65% |
| Inovant Llc | 492 | $92,571 | 90.61% |
| Cbre Inc | 491 | $100,370 | 90.59% |
| Cloud Hybrid Technologies Llc | 491 | $69,768 | 90.76% |
| Chemtex Environmental Laboratory Inc | 486 | $55,159 | 89.83% |
| Paypal Inc | 482 | $115,414 | 89.76% |
| Natsoft Corporation | 479 | $88,548 | 90.21% |
| The Dow Chemical Company | 465 | $98,856 | 87.74% |
| Flexera Global Inc | 464 | $74,408 | 87.55% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Honey Company | 11 | $26,104 | 100.00% |
| Russell Custom Farming Llc | 11 | $26,475 | 100.00% |
| Trevino Ag Services Llc | 10 | $32,924 | 100.00% |
| Clearbrook Honey Farms Inc | 10 | $26,745 | 100.00% |
| Midkiff Double S Ranch Ltd | 10 | $23,073 | 100.00% |
| Aifos Ancira Hereford Ranch Llc | 10 | $25,508 | 100.00% |
| Addison Farms | 10 | $25,759 | 100.00% |
| Wt Waggoner Estate | 10 | $22,081 | 100.00% |
| Mcintyre Flying Llc | 10 | $26,248 | 100.00% |
| George Lewis Thompson Jr | 10 | $27,013 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grt Transportation Llc | 39 | $40,737 | 37.14% |
| Cybersoft Technologies Inc | 38 | $85,440 | 37.25% |
| Edvensoft Solutions Llc | 38 | $108,520 | 37.62% |
| Tornado Bus Company Inc | 38 | $49,212 | 38.00% |
| Saika Technologies Inc | 38 | $98,332 | 38.00% |
| Jeris Seafood Inc | 38 | $22,871 | 38.38% |
| Ra Trucking Inc | 38 | $25,270 | 38.78% |
| Smith International Inc | 37 | $217,341 | 38.14% |
| Txu Energy Retail Company Llc | 37 | $75,755 | 38.54% |
| Alcon Laboratories Inc | 37 | $90,800 | 38.95% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Services | 1,241 | $55,192 | 85.82% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 1,239 | $74,693 | 87.13% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 1,190 | $107,352 | 93.85% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 1,115 | $117,743 | 88.00% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 1,090 | $62,290 | 87.34% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 1,036 | $83,758 | 83.41% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 1,032 | $87,391 | 86.36% |
| Petroleum Refineries | 1,019 | $105,109 | 85.92% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 1,014 | $91,485 | 86.08% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 996 | $85,255 | 91.80% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Farming | 28 | $27,200 | 100.00% |
| Goat Farming | 27 | $24,389 | 100.00% |
| All Other Grain Farming | 25 | $27,254 | 100.00% |
| Finfish Farming And Fish Hatcheries | 24 | $26,714 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 23 | $26,712 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 23 | $27,526 | 100.00% |
| Jewelry Watch Precious Stone And Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 22 | $22,062 | 100.00% |
| Grape Vineyards | 21 | $28,274 | 100.00% |
| Sheep And Goat Farming | 21 | $27,104 | 100.00% |
| Berry Except Strawberry Farming | 17 | $27,267 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 315 | $85,004 | 100.00% |
| Industrial Truck Tractor Trailer And Stacker Machinery Manufacturing | 307 | $33,595 | 100.00% |
| Oil And Gas Extraction | 297 | $120,173 | 100.00% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 288 | $831,434 | 100.00% |
| Petroleum Refineries | 287 | $108,168 | 100.00% |
| Insurance Agencies And Brokerages | 276 | $83,008 | 100.00% |
| Architectural Services | 273 | $61,356 | 100.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 270 | $105,090 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 268 | $91,384 | 100.00% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 261 | $76,389 | 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.