| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | 13 | $38,475 | 76.47% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 13 | $70,069 | 76.47% |
| Transportation Managers | 12 | $81,068 | 70.59% |
| Conservation Scientists | 12 | $45,150 | 75.00% |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | 12 | $43,242 | 75.00% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 12 | $98,242 | 75.00% |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 12 | $33,564 | 75.00% |
| Political Scientists | 12 | $54,558 | 75.00% |
| Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 12 | $48,327 | 80.00% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 12 | $39,628 | 80.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $55,597 | 9.09% |
| Writers and Authors | 3 | $40,498 | 9.09% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 3 | $36,248 | 9.09% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 3 | $50,640 | 9.09% |
| Cooks, Short Order | 3 | $17,756 | 9.09% |
| Optometrists | 3 | $76,086 | 9.09% |
| Librarians | 3 | $43,950 | 9.09% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic | 3 | $48,714 | 9.38% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 3 | $54,815 | 9.38% |
| Printing Press Operators | 3 | $26,770 | 9.38% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Independent School District | 219 | $45,920 | 90.12% |
| Primus Global Services Inc | 218 | $70,295 | 90.08% |
| 8k Miles Software Services Inc | 218 | $65,073 | 90.08% |
| Sira Consulting Inc | 218 | $84,446 | 90.08% |
| Technocorp Solutions Inc | 217 | $82,162 | 89.67% |
| Sritek Inc | 217 | $65,954 | 90.04% |
| Health Management Systems Inc | 216 | $96,377 | 89.63% |
| Texas Am Health Science Center | 216 | $39,787 | 89.63% |
| Astir It Solutions Inc | 216 | $77,403 | 89.63% |
| Techgene Solutions Llc | 216 | $61,362 | 89.63% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debby Chick | 6 | $21,477 | 100.00% |
| Texas Dakota Partners Ranch | 6 | $23,355 | 100.00% |
| Chris Ollinger | 6 | $28,104 | 100.00% |
| Josh Krohn | 6 | $28,087 | 100.00% |
| Rd Guetersloh Farm | 6 | $24,495 | 100.00% |
| Jacobs Ranch Ltd | 6 | $20,221 | 100.00% |
| Hamza Farm | 6 | $26,094 | 100.00% |
| Lecompte Farms | 6 | $28,659 | 100.00% |
| Kaechele Ranch Lp | 6 | $26,506 | 100.00% |
| Austin Sage | 6 | $28,534 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Unlimited Inc | 15 | $116,402 | 32.61% |
| Inguran Llc Dba Sexing Technologies | 15 | $40,155 | 32.61% |
| Luxoft Usa Inc | 15 | $94,754 | 32.61% |
| Terracon Consultants Inc | 15 | $80,160 | 32.61% |
| It Commence Inc | 15 | $92,342 | 32.61% |
| The Evolvers Group Lp | 15 | $116,574 | 32.61% |
| Zilker Technology Llc | 15 | $93,603 | 32.61% |
| Abb Enterprise Software Inc | 15 | $100,277 | 32.61% |
| Business Technology Software Solutions Inc | 15 | $97,420 | 33.33% |
| Alg Corporation | 15 | $31,206 | 33.33% |
| 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.