| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwc International Inc | 263 | $67,407 | 88.55% |
| Nabors Corporate Services Inc | 263 | $101,866 | 88.55% |
| Bechtel Oil Gas Amp Chemicals Inc | 263 | $81,668 | 88.85% |
| Electric Reliability Council Of Texas Inc | 262 | $98,158 | 88.51% |
| Santander Consumer Usa Inc | 261 | $87,512 | 88.78% |
| Sapphire Software Solutions Inc | 261 | $88,846 | 89.38% |
| Lenora Systems Inc | 261 | $63,092 | 89.69% |
| Everest Consulting Group Inc | 260 | $75,012 | 89.35% |
| Collaborate Solutions Inc | 260 | $91,549 | 89.35% |
| Cloud Hub It Solutions Inc | 260 | $95,559 | 89.35% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Peril | 8 | $22,883 | 100.00% |
| Bonnie Plants Llc | 8 | $27,323 | 100.00% |
| Gibson Farms | 8 | $27,760 | 100.00% |
| Gerald Porter Operating Llc | 8 | $25,141 | 100.00% |
| River Creek Ranch | 8 | $22,272 | 100.00% |
| Doguet Turf Farm | 7 | $26,951 | 100.00% |
| Stone Family Investments Ltd | 7 | $21,262 | 100.00% |
| Nursery Trail Lp | 7 | $27,771 | 100.00% |
| R M Gerik Farms | 7 | $23,480 | 100.00% |
| Growing Greener Llc | 7 | $31,173 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassadors Llc | 20 | $16,996 | 33.90% |
| Wolters Kluwer United States Inc | 20 | $116,586 | 33.90% |
| Texas Mobile Pcs Llc | 20 | $30,219 | 34.48% |
| Wwex Franchise Holdings Llc | 20 | $117,902 | 34.48% |
| Reliable Ventures Inc | 20 | $51,065 | 34.48% |
| Merit American Technologies Inc | 20 | $111,176 | 34.48% |
| Home Depot Management Company Llc | 20 | $132,747 | 34.48% |
| News Korea Texas Inc | 19 | $35,118 | 32.76% |
| Alcon Research Ltd | 19 | $77,764 | 32.76% |
| Exterran Energy Solutions Lp | 19 | $92,265 | 32.76% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromedical And Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 338 | $88,949 | 89.89% |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 325 | $81,099 | 89.78% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 321 | $86,387 | 89.92% |
| Offices Of Real Estate Agents And Brokers | 307 | $80,204 | 88.99% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 304 | $92,191 | 88.89% |
| Employment Placement Agencies And Executive Search Services | 303 | $68,371 | 88.86% |
| Health And Welfare Funds | 302 | $114,449 | 89.61% |
| Ship Building And Repairing | 286 | $91,722 | 85.89% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 284 | $90,642 | 87.12% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 283 | $77,147 | 86.81% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts Spectator Sports And Related Industries | 1 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Strawberry Farming | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Food Manufacturing | 1 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| Regulation Of Agricultural Marketing And Commodities | 1 | $22,895 | 100.00% |
| Beverage And Tobacco Product Manufacturing | 1 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Traveler Accommodation | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| Real Estate And Rental And Leasing | 1 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Zoos And Botanical Gardens | 1 | $32,344 | 100.00% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 1 | $23,192 | 100.00% |
| Site Preparation Contractors | 1 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Consulting Services | 100 | $81,620 | 98.04% |
| Electrical Apparatus And Equipment Wiring Supplies And Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 96 | $83,637 | 96.00% |
| General Freight Trucking Long Distance | 95 | $55,200 | 95.00% |
| Ready Mix Concrete Manufacturing | 92 | $38,904 | 95.83% |
| Offices Of Real Estate Agents And Brokers | 92 | $86,712 | 96.84% |
| Payroll Services | 91 | $108,284 | 98.91% |
| Management Of Companies And Enterprises | 91 | $77,662 | 98.91% |
| Child Care Services | 91 | $34,094 | 100.00% |
| Other Foundation Structure And Building Exterior Contractors | 88 | $28,112 | 96.70% |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 85 | $81,919 | 93.41% |
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 $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.