| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 855 | $60,743 | 82.29% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 838 | $59,089 | 81.36% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 835 | $53,915 | 82.19% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 831 | $88,748 | 83.52% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 801 | $44,042 | 83.09% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 780 | $56,104 | 85.15% |
| Accountants | 778 | $59,236 | 85.21% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 771 | $56,525 | 84.82% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 744 | $53,560 | 84.45% |
| Financial Managers | 729 | $122,291 | 84.38% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Managers | 102 | $116,446 | 51.00% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 100 | $144,368 | 50.51% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 86 | $56,362 | 43.43% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 85 | $26,006 | 43.59% |
| Helpers--Roofers | 81 | $23,025 | 42.63% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 79 | $64,911 | 41.80% |
| Lawyers | 78 | $113,505 | 41.49% |
| Bakers | 73 | $21,262 | 40.11% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 69 | $18,966 | 38.12% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 69 | $50,010 | 39.66% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeaway Inc | 77 | $92,206 | 89.53% |
| Sparta Consulting Inc | 77 | $76,199 | 89.53% |
| Mobilize Llc | 77 | $67,008 | 89.53% |
| Cheniere Energy Inc | 77 | $126,777 | 89.53% |
| 3d Technologies Llc | 77 | $83,370 | 89.53% |
| Lifesize Inc | 77 | $103,400 | 89.53% |
| I28 Technologies Corporation | 77 | $72,667 | 89.53% |
| Bechtel Energy Inc | 76 | $107,962 | 88.37% |
| Amadeus North America Inc | 76 | $103,353 | 88.37% |
| Pulse Network Llc | 76 | $101,558 | 88.37% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireeye Inc | 4 | $122,517 | 28.57% |
| Global Value Add Inc | 4 | $85,275 | 28.57% |
| Goerge R Willy Pc | 4 | $39,068 | 28.57% |
| Texas Am Health Science Center | 4 | $78,994 | 28.57% |
| Aviva Wholesale Inc | 4 | $66,035 | 28.57% |
| Gowell International Llc | 4 | $69,295 | 28.57% |
| Crane County Hospital District | 4 | $43,077 | 28.57% |
| Rejoice The Lord Church | 4 | $29,900 | 28.57% |
| Kirkland Ellis Llp | 4 | $77,267 | 28.57% |
| Mint Orthodontics Pllc | 4 | $86,840 | 28.57% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Apparatus And Equipment Wiring Supplies And Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 245 | $72,468 | 87.50% |
| Medical Dental And Hospital Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 245 | $73,397 | 87.81% |
| Electric Power Generation Transmission And Distribution | 243 | $87,316 | 88.04% |
| Landscape Architectural Services | 239 | $48,256 | 87.23% |
| Religious Organizations | 238 | $42,515 | 87.18% |
| Electrical Contractors And Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 232 | $75,755 | 85.93% |
| Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 228 | $65,350 | 84.44% |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 228 | $90,945 | 85.07% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 227 | $73,433 | 85.02% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 225 | $88,989 | 91.46% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverage And Tobacco Product Manufacturing | 1 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Administration Of Economic Programs | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Other Spectator Sports | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Site Preparation Contractors | 1 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| Activities Related To Real Estate | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Agriculture Construction And Mining Machinery Manufacturing | 1 | $35,859 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Processing | 17 | $33,015 | 21.25% |
| Solar Electric Power Generation | 17 | $90,454 | 21.52% |
| Cut Stone And Stone Product Manufacturing | 16 | $68,634 | 20.25% |
| Apparel Piece Goods And Notions Merchant Wholesalers | 16 | $58,011 | 21.33% |
| Sporting And Recreational Goods And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 16 | $78,260 | 21.33% |
| Carpet And Rug Mills | 15 | $40,266 | 20.55% |
| Offices Of Optometrists | 15 | $51,990 | 20.83% |
| Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing | 15 | $69,425 | 20.83% |
| Construction And Mining Except Oil Well Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 14 | $77,250 | 19.44% |
| Plastics Packaging Materials And Unlaminated Film And Sheet Manufacturing | 14 | $72,109 | 20.00% |
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 $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.