| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | 2,026 | $119,443 | 78.89% |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 1,972 | $82,680 | 88.95% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 1,971 | $42,257 | 91.72% |
| Logisticians | 1,808 | $68,973 | 87.26% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 1,679 | $132,664 | 82.51% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,635 | $136,070 | 86.55% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 1,490 | $106,931 | 83.52% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,413 | $99,278 | 84.06% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 1,343 | $95,254 | 83.47% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 1,335 | $43,093 | 84.60% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architects | 201 | $108,338 | 63.41% |
| Financial Managers | 193 | $122,422 | 62.46% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 178 | $46,116 | 57.79% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 174 | $18,206 | 61.70% |
| Internists, General | 173 | $118,338 | 62.01% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 159 | $1,298,129 | 60.23% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 156 | $44,881 | 60.00% |
| Sales Managers | 150 | $120,555 | 57.69% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 149 | $35,103 | 57.31% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 148 | $111,924 | 57.36% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 27,075 | $125,137 | 51.02% |
| Mexico | 2,686 | $111,220 | 42.55% |
| China | 1,602 | $77,369 | 47.96% |
| Canada | 905 | $94,063 | 43.24% |
| Pakistan | 859 | $56,053 | 41.88% |
| South Korea | 771 | $41,915 | 41.92% |
| Nepal | 630 | $64,395 | 51.18% |
| Brazil | 389 | $74,672 | 31.65% |
| Philippines | 380 | $1,835,273 | 43.38% |
| Venezuela | 359 | $82,316 | 42.69% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Oilwell Varco Lp | 699 | $77,684 | 87.70% |
| Trans American Information Systems Inc | 673 | $87,516 | 86.73% |
| Cloud Big Data Technologies Llc | 663 | $71,913 | 85.66% |
| Wm Rice University | 654 | $48,885 | 85.27% |
| The University Of Texas At Dallas | 653 | $52,215 | 85.58% |
| Nemo It Solutions Inc | 652 | $59,346 | 85.56% |
| Photon Infotech Inc | 636 | $87,722 | 84.46% |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | 626 | $59,072 | 83.47% |
| Oberon It Inc | 624 | $57,701 | 83.53% |
| Amdocs Inc | 621 | $87,113 | 83.24% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenaris Bay City Inc | 64 | $72,805 | 42.95% |
| Quest It Solutions Inc | 63 | $84,542 | 42.57% |
| Tasacom Technologies Inc | 63 | $105,181 | 42.57% |
| Pvr America Inc | 62 | $95,093 | 42.47% |
| Austin Independent School District | 61 | $41,332 | 42.07% |
| Sriven Systems Of Tx Inc | 60 | $115,407 | 41.67% |
| Palo Alto Networks Inc | 60 | $87,025 | 42.25% |
| Donato Technologies Inc | 59 | $99,764 | 41.55% |
| Innovative Intelligent Solutions Llc | 58 | $104,866 | 41.13% |
| Network Objects Inc | 58 | $80,850 | 41.13% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Service Contractors | 188 | $82,303 | 86.64% |
| Real Estate Property Managers | 187 | $73,566 | 86.98% |
| Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 186 | $70,006 | 87.74% |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 185 | $93,187 | 89.37% |
| Employment Services | 183 | $76,854 | 89.27% |
| Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 182 | $82,288 | 89.66% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 182 | $85,068 | 90.10% |
| All Other Insurance Related Activities | 181 | $102,300 | 90.05% |
| Audio And Video Equipment Manufacturing | 180 | $89,614 | 89.55% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 176 | $74,333 | 88.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Salons | 12 | $21,433 | 19.05% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 12 | $50,339 | 19.35% |
| Other Personal And Household Goods Repair And Maintenance | 12 | $48,464 | 19.35% |
| Other Gambling Industries | 12 | $89,109 | 19.67% |
| Automobile Dealers | 11 | $59,934 | 18.03% |
| Office Furniture Including Fixtures Manufacturing | 11 | $49,436 | 18.03% |
| Child And Youth Services | 11 | $62,118 | 18.03% |
| Motor Vehicle And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 11 | $63,801 | 18.33% |
| Other Support Activities For Transportation | 11 | $95,086 | 18.33% |
| Psychiatric And Substance Abuse Hospitals | 11 | $78,775 | 18.64% |
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.