| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curators | 22 | $42,800 | 75.86% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 22 | $35,233 | 78.57% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 22 | $53,390 | 78.57% |
| Search Marketing Strategists | 22 | $82,279 | 78.57% |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 21 | $43,670 | 77.78% |
| Musicians and Singers | 21 | $40,068 | 84.00% |
| Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other | 21 | $34,348 | 84.00% |
| Marine Architects | 21 | $62,357 | 84.00% |
| Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists | 21 | $79,442 | 84.00% |
| Audiologists | 20 | $60,285 | 80.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 5 | $76,382 | 12.82% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | $37,825 | 13.16% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 5 | $49,046 | 13.16% |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 5 | $79,776 | 13.16% |
| Sewers, Hand | 5 | $23,234 | 13.16% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 5 | $43,752 | 13.16% |
| Cooks, Private Household | 4 | $43,342 | 10.53% |
| Electricians | 4 | $44,070 | 10.53% |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 4 | $36,811 | 10.81% |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 4 | $36,442 | 10.81% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 11 | $67,512 | 45.83% |
| Austria | 11 | $90,769 | 47.83% |
| Nicaragua | 10 | $69,634 | 45.45% |
| Belgium | 10 | $72,983 | 47.62% |
| Turkmenistan | 10 | $55,805 | 47.62% |
| Saudi Arabia | 10 | $75,373 | 47.62% |
| Palestine | 10 | $31,743 | 47.62% |
| Kosovo | 10 | $37,475 | 50.00% |
| Czech Republic | 10 | $70,562 | 50.00% |
| Iraq | 9 | $76,581 | 45.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Electrical Systems Inc | 53 | $74,912 | 89.83% |
| Davita Inc | 53 | $87,403 | 89.83% |
| Pace Computer Solutions Inc | 53 | $91,861 | 89.83% |
| Frito Lay Inc | 53 | $76,746 | 89.83% |
| Fujitsu North America Inc | 53 | $105,759 | 89.83% |
| Global Apps Inc | 53 | $93,970 | 89.83% |
| Vce Company Llc | 53 | $89,943 | 89.83% |
| It Convergence | 53 | $84,193 | 89.83% |
| Karwell Technologiies Inc | 53 | $85,321 | 89.83% |
| Global Technology Associates Llc | 53 | $81,522 | 89.83% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hnc Amusements Inc | 3 | $47,174 | 33.33% |
| Areva Np Inc | 3 | $57,186 | 33.33% |
| Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc | 3 | $52,402 | 33.33% |
| Hmc Instrument Machine Works Ltd | 3 | $53,151 | 33.33% |
| Kids R Kids 12 Tx | 3 | $17,900 | 33.33% |
| New Alenco Window Ltd | 3 | $52,673 | 33.33% |
| Sienna Cleaners Inc | 3 | $25,002 | 33.33% |
| Memorial Health System Of East Texas | 3 | $29,245 | 33.33% |
| Compass Group Usa Inc | 3 | $50,599 | 33.33% |
| Vopak North America | 3 | $73,958 | 33.33% |
| 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.