| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 1,374 | $95,196 | 83.37% |
| Engineers, All Other | 1,347 | $74,193 | 82.39% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,275 | $89,114 | 80.80% |
| Chemists | 1,223 | $57,386 | 80.30% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,211 | $115,473 | 85.10% |
| Materials Engineers | 1,156 | $81,503 | 87.31% |
| Construction Managers | 1,085 | $80,417 | 84.17% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 1,050 | $102,617 | 84.88% |
| Cost Estimators | 976 | $61,807 | 81.67% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 962 | $61,803 | 82.93% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Managers | 147 | $86,818 | 56.98% |
| Materials Engineers | 142 | $81,468 | 55.69% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 134 | $18,029 | 52.96% |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 132 | $100,417 | 52.38% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 129 | $17,718 | 53.97% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 126 | $89,172 | 54.31% |
| Helpers--Production Workers | 120 | $22,473 | 53.10% |
| Cost Estimators | 119 | $65,281 | 54.34% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 118 | $38,908 | 54.38% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 116 | $20,422 | 53.46% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi Vantara Llc | 395 | $97,661 | 88.57% |
| 3s Business Corporation | 395 | $75,669 | 88.57% |
| Mastech Inc A Mastech Holdings Inc Company | 394 | $89,189 | 88.54% |
| University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio | 392 | $65,157 | 88.29% |
| Selsoft Inc | 390 | $55,844 | 88.44% |
| Tavant Technologies Inc | 390 | $100,545 | 88.64% |
| Orchestra Technology Inc | 389 | $62,668 | 89.02% |
| Perficient Inc | 388 | $92,970 | 89.20% |
| The University Of Texas At Arlington | 387 | $45,306 | 89.17% |
| General Motors Financial Company Inc | 385 | $102,443 | 88.91% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdman Honey Inc | 10 | $28,864 | 100.00% |
| Hp Harvesting Llc | 10 | $30,326 | 100.00% |
| Lrb Ranches Llcbriggs Ranch | 10 | $15,205 | 100.00% |
| Rgrg Jr Ltd | 10 | $23,859 | 100.00% |
| Cody Crownover | 9 | $21,909 | 100.00% |
| Gruhlkeys | 9 | $25,986 | 100.00% |
| Reliance Ranches | 9 | $22,825 | 100.00% |
| Jeffery Roper Farms | 9 | $23,261 | 100.00% |
| Fabian Morales Trucking Llc | 9 | $28,930 | 100.00% |
| Y Cross Inc | 9 | $26,920 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epsoft Technologies Llc | 32 | $114,973 | 38.10% |
| Dal Tile Corporation | 31 | $90,947 | 36.90% |
| Gsk Solutions Inc | 31 | $97,025 | 36.90% |
| Blue Yonder Inc | 31 | $106,188 | 36.90% |
| Comtec Consultants Inc | 31 | $129,641 | 36.90% |
| Mpowertech Inc | 30 | $100,058 | 36.14% |
| Siemens Plm Software Inc | 30 | $86,662 | 36.14% |
| Isqare Technologiesinc | 30 | $82,160 | 36.14% |
| Yeti Technologies Yeti Computers | 30 | $67,599 | 36.59% |
| Blackhawk Network Inc | 30 | $103,673 | 36.59% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromedical And Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 338 | $88,949 | 89.89% |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 325 | $81,099 | 89.78% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 321 | $86,387 | 89.92% |
| Offices Of Real Estate Agents And Brokers | 307 | $80,204 | 88.99% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 304 | $92,191 | 88.89% |
| Employment Placement Agencies And Executive Search Services | 303 | $68,371 | 88.86% |
| Health And Welfare Funds | 302 | $114,449 | 89.61% |
| Ship Building And Repairing | 286 | $91,722 | 85.89% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 284 | $90,642 | 87.12% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 283 | $77,147 | 86.81% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts Spectator Sports And Related Industries | 1 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Strawberry Farming | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Food Manufacturing | 1 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| Regulation Of Agricultural Marketing And Commodities | 1 | $22,895 | 100.00% |
| Beverage And Tobacco Product Manufacturing | 1 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Traveler Accommodation | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| Real Estate And Rental And Leasing | 1 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Zoos And Botanical Gardens | 1 | $32,344 | 100.00% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 1 | $23,192 | 100.00% |
| Site Preparation Contractors | 1 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Consulting Services | 100 | $81,620 | 98.04% |
| Electrical Apparatus And Equipment Wiring Supplies And Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 96 | $83,637 | 96.00% |
| General Freight Trucking Long Distance | 95 | $55,200 | 95.00% |
| Ready Mix Concrete Manufacturing | 92 | $38,904 | 95.83% |
| Offices Of Real Estate Agents And Brokers | 92 | $86,712 | 96.84% |
| Payroll Services | 91 | $108,284 | 98.91% |
| Management Of Companies And Enterprises | 91 | $77,662 | 98.91% |
| Child Care Services | 91 | $34,094 | 100.00% |
| Other Foundation Structure And Building Exterior Contractors | 88 | $28,112 | 96.70% |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 85 | $81,919 | 93.41% |
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 $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.