| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologists | 19 | $200,079 | 79.17% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 19 | $44,086 | 79.17% |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 18 | $42,727 | 78.26% |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 18 | $91,907 | 78.26% |
| Geophysical Data Technicians | 18 | $47,884 | 78.26% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $80,975 | 81.82% |
| Loan Officers | 18 | $47,742 | 81.82% |
| Freight and Cargo Inspectors | 18 | $43,955 | 81.82% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 17 | $43,501 | 77.27% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 17 | $56,546 | 80.95% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 4 | $49,535 | 10.53% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 4 | $38,475 | 10.53% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 4 | $35,324 | 10.53% |
| Transportation Inspectors | 4 | $79,732 | 10.53% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $36,668 | 10.81% |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 4 | $36,442 | 10.81% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 4 | $34,564 | 10.81% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 4 | $34,611 | 10.81% |
| Credit Counselors | 4 | $46,150 | 10.81% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 4 | $17,212 | 11.11% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geophysical Surveying And Mapping Services | 936 | $80,468 | 86.43% |
| Investment Banking And Securities Intermediation | 926 | $112,533 | 86.95% |
| Drugs And Druggists Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 923 | $98,886 | 89.61% |
| Other Activities Related To Real Estate | 920 | $93,703 | 91.54% |
| Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 920 | $96,671 | 91.82% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 903 | $107,035 | 90.85% |
| Offices Of Physicians | 847 | $131,770 | 86.43% |
| Home Health Care Services | 839 | $65,925 | 88.69% |
| Insurance Carriers | 824 | $89,791 | 87.47% |
| Professional Employer Organizations | 777 | $100,097 | 90.98% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 17 | $28,297 | 100.00% |
| Aquaculture | 16 | $28,246 | 100.00% |
| Floriculture Production | 16 | $28,102 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Agriculture And Forestry | 16 | $29,156 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed Except Soybean Farming | 16 | $27,235 | 100.00% |
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 14 | $20,500 | 100.00% |
| Farm Machinery And Equipment Manufacturing | 14 | $26,804 | 100.00% |
| Peanut Farming | 13 | $31,522 | 100.00% |
| Noncitrus Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 12 | $27,413 | 100.00% |
| Wineries | 11 | $25,962 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement Manufacturing | 240 | $43,454 | 100.00% |
| Roofing Contractors | 225 | $26,037 | 100.00% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 219 | $67,366 | 100.00% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 214 | $48,548 | 100.00% |
| Marketing Consulting Services | 210 | $96,875 | 100.00% |
| Insurance Carriers | 207 | $95,792 | 100.00% |
| Air Conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial And Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 207 | $94,955 | 100.00% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 207 | $98,958 | 100.00% |
| Consumer Lending | 206 | $103,144 | 100.00% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 202 | $97,602 | 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.