| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Officers | 15 | $45,518 | 75.00% |
| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | 15 | $124,336 | 78.95% |
| Environmental Economists | 15 | $76,371 | 78.95% |
| Geographic Information Systems Technicians | 15 | $75,002 | 78.95% |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 15 | $92,938 | 78.95% |
| Choreographers | 14 | $46,611 | 82.35% |
| Credit Counselors | 14 | $29,240 | 82.35% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 14 | $34,687 | 82.35% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 14 | $56,524 | 82.35% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 14 | $50,868 | 82.35% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optometrists | 3 | $76,086 | 8.82% |
| Automotive Master Mechanics | 3 | $37,641 | 8.82% |
| Writers and Authors | 3 | $40,498 | 8.82% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $47,577 | 8.82% |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 3 | $42,931 | 9.09% |
| Crane and Tower Operators | 3 | $25,771 | 9.09% |
| Chemical Technicians | 3 | $46,918 | 9.09% |
| Athletic Trainers | 3 | $61,427 | 9.09% |
| File Clerks | 3 | $34,549 | 9.09% |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | 3 | $43,763 | 9.09% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 70 | $65,739 | 43.48% |
| Egypt | 68 | $80,853 | 43.87% |
| Malaysia | 67 | $88,383 | 45.89% |
| Israel | 60 | $100,373 | 42.25% |
| Japan | 60 | $90,937 | 44.44% |
| United States Of America | 57 | $82,582 | 42.22% |
| Peru | 55 | $83,686 | 41.04% |
| Indonesia | 54 | $74,485 | 41.54% |
| Thailand | 51 | $54,874 | 40.16% |
| Poland | 50 | $61,314 | 41.67% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigniti Technologies Inc | 531 | $80,512 | 89.39% |
| Caprus It Inc | 528 | $84,543 | 89.95% |
| Elan Technologies Inc | 527 | $69,729 | 90.24% |
| Paypal Data Services Inc | 519 | $104,472 | 89.33% |
| Nokia Of America Corporation | 518 | $97,030 | 89.31% |
| Business Intelli Solutions Inc | 517 | $54,904 | 89.14% |
| Chevron Corporation | 514 | $113,212 | 89.08% |
| Ez2 Technologies Inc | 513 | $67,768 | 90.48% |
| Visa Usa Inc | 508 | $104,023 | 89.91% |
| Kbr Inc | 508 | $91,398 | 90.71% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston | 44 | $95,545 | 37.93% |
| Server Management Services Llc | 44 | $73,955 | 38.26% |
| Advithri Technologies | 43 | $108,330 | 37.72% |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Ep | 43 | $82,780 | 37.72% |
| Amazon Corporate Llc | 43 | $83,814 | 37.72% |
| Foxconn Assembly Llc | 43 | $64,877 | 38.05% |
| Buchanan Express Llc | 42 | $34,581 | 37.17% |
| 10bits Llc | 42 | $91,905 | 37.17% |
| Eog Resources Inc | 41 | $109,579 | 36.61% |
| Aldine Independent School District | 41 | $41,306 | 36.61% |
| 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.