| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photonics Engineers | 10 | $92,751 | 76.92% |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 10 | $54,097 | 76.92% |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors | 10 | $29,139 | 76.92% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 10 | $29,871 | 83.33% |
| Climate Change Analysts | 10 | $69,530 | 83.33% |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | 10 | $87,167 | 83.33% |
| Mathematical Technicians | 10 | $47,168 | 83.33% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 10 | $62,439 | 83.33% |
| Pathologists | 9 | $147,511 | 75.00% |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 9 | $30,414 | 75.00% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Master Mechanics | 3 | $37,641 | 9.68% |
| Automotive Engineers | 3 | $115,447 | 9.68% |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 3 | $37,904 | 9.68% |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | 3 | $31,373 | 9.68% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 3 | $55,716 | 9.68% |
| Athletic Trainers | 3 | $61,427 | 9.68% |
| Hydrologists | 3 | $73,057 | 10.00% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 3 | $57,713 | 10.00% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 3 | $35,672 | 10.00% |
| Storage and Distribution Managers | 2 | $73,528 | 6.67% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kforce Inc | 1,444 | $95,594 | 88.53% |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | 1,440 | $53,799 | 90.11% |
| Verizon Data Services Llc | 1,421 | $100,130 | 92.63% |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor Llc | 1,403 | $100,340 | 91.76% |
| Cisco Systems Inc | 1,370 | $99,197 | 93.13% |
| Capital One Services Llc | 1,308 | $92,387 | 89.16% |
| Google Llc | 1,307 | $97,595 | 92.04% |
| Dell Marketing Lp | 1,307 | $91,402 | 92.30% |
| Charles Schwab And Company Inc | 1,300 | $112,992 | 96.73% |
| Goldman Sachs Co Llc | 1,298 | $78,934 | 96.87% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Bar Ranch | 15 | $24,003 | 100.00% |
| Lr Forage Harvesting Llc | 15 | $25,955 | 100.00% |
| David W Stroope Honey Co | 15 | $22,676 | 100.00% |
| Garrett Flying Service Inc | 15 | $23,876 | 100.00% |
| Spoor Farms Jv | 15 | $24,773 | 100.00% |
| Floratech Inc | 15 | $24,016 | 100.00% |
| Roderick Cattle Co Llc | 15 | $24,516 | 100.00% |
| Altman Specialty Plants Llc Tx Troup | 15 | $37,207 | 100.00% |
| Wonderful Bees | 15 | $28,930 | 100.00% |
| Epperson Ranches | 15 | $19,066 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fmc Technologies | 122 | $96,070 | 45.19% |
| Ez2 Technologies Inc | 119 | $99,868 | 44.24% |
| Intellect Business Solutions | 116 | $90,459 | 43.12% |
| Nokia Siemens Networks Us Llc | 112 | $73,239 | 42.42% |
| Facebook Inc | 112 | $78,062 | 43.75% |
| The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 112 | $39,846 | 44.27% |
| Shell Oil Company | 111 | $116,355 | 43.87% |
| Paypal Inc | 110 | $102,698 | 44.18% |
| Hp Inc | 108 | $106,746 | 43.72% |
| First Object Inc | 107 | $84,974 | 44.40% |
| 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.