| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier It Solutions Inc | 944 | $52,801 | 91.30% |
| Houston Independent School District | 939 | $48,759 | 91.52% |
| The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | 937 | $53,159 | 92.86% |
| Fujitsu America Inc | 935 | $84,449 | 93.41% |
| Hcl Global Systems Inc | 930 | $95,494 | 93.09% |
| Halliburton Energy Services Inc | 913 | $91,144 | 91.76% |
| Quest Global Services Na Inc | 903 | $78,720 | 92.43% |
| Delta System Software Inc | 902 | $69,154 | 92.42% |
| Ntt Data Inc | 897 | $96,166 | 92.19% |
| Kpmg Llp | 878 | $80,892 | 91.08% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altman Specialty Plants Llc Tx Giddings | 14 | $34,736 | 100.00% |
| Hutto Livestock | 14 | $19,278 | 100.00% |
| Bezner Partnership | 14 | $27,460 | 100.00% |
| Bieri Son | 14 | $24,291 | 100.00% |
| Twin Lakes Nursery Ltd | 14 | $24,944 | 100.00% |
| Dsb Farms Jv | 14 | $24,061 | 100.00% |
| Allen Farms | 14 | $25,101 | 100.00% |
| Texas Specialty Cut Flowers | 14 | $25,692 | 100.00% |
| Bruce Devon White Jv | 14 | $24,170 | 100.00% |
| Lowell Woodward Ranch | 14 | $19,125 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Info Keys Inc | 81 | $98,899 | 40.70% |
| Construction Technical Services Inc | 80 | $25,644 | 41.67% |
| Hp Enterprise Services Llc | 79 | $84,997 | 41.58% |
| Nationstar | 79 | $115,579 | 42.02% |
| Riverwalk Education Foundation Inc | 77 | $48,676 | 41.18% |
| Techgene Solutions Llc | 76 | $84,950 | 41.30% |
| Lucid Technologies Inc | 74 | $82,368 | 40.88% |
| Palo Alto Networks Inc | 74 | $90,191 | 41.81% |
| Hitachi Vantara Llc | 74 | $121,064 | 41.81% |
| Goldman Sachs Services Llc | 73 | $113,456 | 41.71% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing | 30 | $80,868 | 88.24% |
| Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing | 30 | $95,546 | 88.24% |
| Asphalt Shingle And Coating Materials Manufacturing | 30 | $105,726 | 88.24% |
| Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing | 30 | $72,817 | 88.24% |
| Regulation Licensing And Inspection Of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors | 30 | $73,134 | 88.24% |
| Convention And Trade Show Organizers | 30 | $72,965 | 88.24% |
| Armored Car Services | 30 | $106,605 | 88.24% |
| Fluid Milk Manufacturing | 29 | $75,360 | 85.29% |
| Flour Milling | 29 | $99,567 | 85.29% |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 29 | $86,100 | 87.88% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Cat Food Manufacturing | 8 | $70,546 | 72.73% |
| Farm Labor Contractors And Crew Leaders | 8 | $30,318 | 72.73% |
| Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing | 8 | $78,809 | 72.73% |
| Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 8 | $116,178 | 72.73% |
| Speed Changer Industrial High Speed Drive And Gear Manufacturing | 8 | $95,911 | 72.73% |
| Other Travel Arrangement And Reservation Services | 8 | $103,139 | 72.73% |
| Lessors Of Real Estate | 8 | $130,772 | 72.73% |
| Regulation Licensing And Inspection Of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors | 8 | $97,807 | 80.00% |
| Plastics Packaging Film And Sheet Including Laminated Manufacturing | 8 | $87,488 | 80.00% |
| Jewelry And Silverware Manufacturing | 8 | $72,855 | 80.00% |
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.