| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acupuncturists | 17 | $64,156 | 80.95% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 16 | $35,413 | 76.19% |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 16 | $94,593 | 80.00% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 15 | $34,672 | 75.00% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 15 | $36,909 | 78.95% |
| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | 15 | $124,336 | 78.95% |
| Instructional Designers and Technologists | 15 | $59,469 | 78.95% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 15 | $51,771 | 78.95% |
| Geographic Information Systems Technicians | 15 | $75,002 | 78.95% |
| Counselors, All Other | 15 | $38,344 | 78.95% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Counselors | 4 | $46,150 | 11.11% |
| Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $36,668 | 11.11% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 4 | $17,212 | 11.11% |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 4 | $34,611 | 11.11% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 4 | $27,362 | 11.11% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | 4 | $81,718 | 11.11% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 4 | $35,324 | 11.11% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 3 | $21,376 | 8.33% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 3 | $55,716 | 8.33% |
| Sociologists | 3 | $53,581 | 8.57% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collabera Inc | 191 | $91,979 | 88.43% |
| Dotcom Team Llc | 190 | $87,245 | 87.96% |
| Ihs Global Inc | 190 | $84,939 | 88.37% |
| Whole Foods Market Services Inc | 189 | $97,312 | 87.91% |
| Agap Technologies Inc | 189 | $81,383 | 87.91% |
| Valtech Solutions Inc | 189 | $83,292 | 88.32% |
| Tnp Systems Llc | 188 | $73,598 | 88.26% |
| Synopsys Inc | 188 | $119,306 | 88.26% |
| Hess Corporation | 188 | $112,222 | 88.26% |
| University Of Houston | 188 | $60,518 | 88.68% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos Sweet Farms | 6 | $29,487 | 100.00% |
| Rlj Farms Llc | 6 | $28,382 | 100.00% |
| Farm Labor Contractor Llc | 6 | $28,506 | 100.00% |
| Nutrient Dense Farm | 5 | $31,366 | 100.00% |
| Collins Honey Co | 5 | $21,116 | 100.00% |
| Dimple Hills Ranch | 5 | $22,518 | 100.00% |
| Rodney Gully | 5 | $28,558 | 100.00% |
| Dc Sl Enterprises Llc | 5 | $29,120 | 100.00% |
| Kuy Creek Enterprise | 5 | $29,124 | 100.00% |
| Autumn Vista Of Texas | 5 | $23,649 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qentelli Llc | 13 | $93,851 | 33.33% |
| Populus Financial Group Inc | 13 | $106,736 | 33.33% |
| Pacific Investment Management Company Llc | 13 | $117,234 | 33.33% |
| Imagevisionai Llc | 13 | $123,000 | 33.33% |
| Tangensis Inc | 13 | $95,342 | 33.33% |
| Smartdog Services Llc Formerly Dcc Services Llc | 12 | $80,066 | 30.77% |
| Wincor Nixdorf Inc | 12 | $86,246 | 30.77% |
| Interactive Network Technologies Inc Int Inc | 12 | $72,447 | 30.77% |
| Direct Energy | 12 | $81,399 | 31.58% |
| Yaltech Consulting Inc | 12 | $84,677 | 31.58% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Services | 1,241 | $55,192 | 85.82% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 1,239 | $74,693 | 87.13% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 1,190 | $107,352 | 93.85% |
| Satellite Telecommunications | 1,115 | $117,743 | 88.00% |
| Testing Laboratories And Services | 1,090 | $62,290 | 87.34% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 1,036 | $83,758 | 83.41% |
| Computer Facilities Management Services | 1,032 | $87,391 | 86.36% |
| Petroleum Refineries | 1,019 | $105,109 | 85.92% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 1,014 | $91,485 | 86.08% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 996 | $85,255 | 91.80% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Farming | 28 | $27,200 | 100.00% |
| Goat Farming | 27 | $24,389 | 100.00% |
| All Other Grain Farming | 25 | $27,254 | 100.00% |
| Finfish Farming And Fish Hatcheries | 24 | $26,714 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 23 | $26,712 | 100.00% |
| Support Activities For Animal Production | 23 | $27,526 | 100.00% |
| Jewelry Watch Precious Stone And Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 22 | $22,062 | 100.00% |
| Grape Vineyards | 21 | $28,274 | 100.00% |
| Sheep And Goat Farming | 21 | $27,104 | 100.00% |
| Berry Except Strawberry Farming | 17 | $27,267 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Physical Distribution And Logistics Consulting Services | 315 | $85,004 | 100.00% |
| Industrial Truck Tractor Trailer And Stacker Machinery Manufacturing | 307 | $33,595 | 100.00% |
| Oil And Gas Extraction | 297 | $120,173 | 100.00% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 288 | $831,434 | 100.00% |
| Petroleum Refineries | 287 | $108,168 | 100.00% |
| Insurance Agencies And Brokerages | 276 | $83,008 | 100.00% |
| Architectural Services | 273 | $61,356 | 100.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 270 | $105,090 | 100.00% |
| Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities | 268 | $91,384 | 100.00% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 261 | $76,389 | 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.