| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Independent School District | 222 | $40,793 | 89.16% |
| Strategic Staffing It Inc | 222 | $67,584 | 89.16% |
| Sayeon Llc | 222 | $69,222 | 89.16% |
| Motorola Solutions Inc | 221 | $93,699 | 88.76% |
| Texas Am Engineering Experiment Station | 221 | $45,831 | 89.11% |
| Pioneer Technologies Inc | 221 | $59,007 | 89.47% |
| Flextronics International Usa Inc | 219 | $90,446 | 88.66% |
| Persistent Systems Inc | 219 | $72,998 | 89.02% |
| Fluor Enterprises Inc | 219 | $89,254 | 90.12% |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso | 219 | $62,092 | 90.12% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bros Grass | 6 | $27,591 | 100.00% |
| Trans American Aquaculture Llc | 6 | $26,936 | 100.00% |
| Holmes Holmes Produce Inc | 6 | $29,841 | 100.00% |
| Natural Dairy Grower Llc | 6 | $28,506 | 100.00% |
| Lonestar Peanut Llc | 6 | $28,506 | 100.00% |
| Frio Turf Farms Ltd | 6 | $22,110 | 100.00% |
| Natural Fertilizer | 6 | $27,810 | 100.00% |
| Mathew Michele Bures Farms | 6 | $27,231 | 100.00% |
| Sun Valley Turf Llc | 6 | $31,873 | 100.00% |
| Vesper Ranch | 6 | $21,575 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Global Solutions Llc | 16 | $122,653 | 34.04% |
| Quiddity Infotech Llc | 16 | $111,453 | 34.04% |
| Legacy Farms Lp | 16 | $34,674 | 34.04% |
| Green Teams Inc | 16 | $24,326 | 34.04% |
| M I Llc Aka M I Swaco | 15 | $92,264 | 31.91% |
| Sgs North America Inc | 15 | $93,111 | 31.91% |
| Gemstar Construction Development Inc | 15 | $32,926 | 31.91% |
| Sai Cornerstone Inc | 15 | $97,628 | 32.61% |
| Apache Corporation | 15 | $131,607 | 32.61% |
| Lloyds Register Energy Americas Inc | 15 | $105,247 | 32.61% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 231 | $97,791 | 84.00% |
| Pipeline Transportation Of Natural Gas | 231 | $114,323 | 84.31% |
| Fabricated Pipe And Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 231 | $68,542 | 88.85% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 229 | $92,388 | 88.08% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 228 | $89,229 | 88.72% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 228 | $86,114 | 89.41% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 226 | $90,668 | 91.50% |
| Employment Services | 226 | $79,227 | 93.39% |
| Electric Power Transmission Control And Distribution | 225 | $88,896 | 94.54% |
| Corporate Subsidiary And Regional Managing Offices | 223 | $96,884 | 94.09% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 66 | $47,108 | 97.06% |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 66 | $89,863 | 97.06% |
| Soft Drink Manufacturing | 65 | $105,756 | 97.01% |
| Radio Broadcasting Stations | 65 | $87,950 | 98.48% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 64 | $92,398 | 96.97% |
| Other Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 64 | $77,562 | 98.46% |
| Jewelry Watch Precious Stone And Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 64 | $65,143 | 98.46% |
| Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers | 63 | $66,895 | 96.92% |
| Wholesale Trade Agents And Brokers | 63 | $76,859 | 98.44% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 63 | $95,677 | 98.44% |
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.