| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 948 | $60,713 | 83.09% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 899 | $54,925 | 80.05% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 880 | $58,241 | 80.73% |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | 877 | $85,892 | 81.13% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 869 | $56,779 | 83.96% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 865 | $44,641 | 88.45% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 826 | $88,714 | 84.80% |
| Financial Managers | 823 | $124,801 | 85.37% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 777 | $54,087 | 80.69% |
| Accountants | 776 | $59,224 | 85.37% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 111 | $136,363 | 51.63% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 108 | $116,554 | 50.94% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 107 | $26,477 | 51.94% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 102 | $144,177 | 49.76% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 93 | $57,033 | 45.37% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 87 | $65,964 | 43.50% |
| Lawyers | 83 | $113,559 | 43.68% |
| Helpers--Roofers | 83 | $23,151 | 43.92% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 79 | $19,415 | 41.80% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 78 | $49,666 | 41.49% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computek Soulutions Inc | 56 | $73,364 | 90.32% |
| Precision Technology Inc | 56 | $64,128 | 90.32% |
| Inspirix Technologies Llc | 56 | $99,043 | 90.32% |
| Adroitech Inc | 56 | $61,877 | 90.32% |
| Compass Bank | 56 | $89,913 | 90.32% |
| Calix Inc | 56 | $88,867 | 90.32% |
| Heights Global It Service Corporation | 56 | $59,304 | 90.32% |
| Sri Software Solutions Llc | 56 | $89,279 | 90.32% |
| Universal Cable Holdings Inc Dba Suddenlink Communications | 56 | $95,650 | 90.32% |
| Maximus Inc | 56 | $103,263 | 90.32% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beetopia | 1 | $24,690 | 100.00% |
| Jacobo Wieler Friesen Farms Jv | 1 | $23,192 | 100.00% |
| King Ranch Turfgrass Lp Driver P N | 1 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Pierce Ranch Company | 1 | $32,344 | 100.00% |
| 3 S Land And Cattle Company | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| Mjm Ranchito De Chivo Llc | 1 | $9,505 | 100.00% |
| Trinity Livestock Partnership | 1 | $21,174 | 100.00% |
| Elliott Interests Ltd Dba Lynn Elliott General | 1 | $18,762 | 100.00% |
| Ed Jackson Dairy Llc | 1 | $24,107 | 100.00% |
| Gold Orchards Inc | 1 | $15,080 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehdi Muhammad Md Pa | 3 | $31,928 | 37.50% |
| Gonzales Healthcare Systems | 3 | $39,874 | 37.50% |
| Ochiltree Hospital District | 3 | $41,697 | 37.50% |
| Jay Shri Inc | 3 | $17,514 | 37.50% |
| Serenova | 3 | $117,763 | 37.50% |
| Homestead Green Plaza Llc | 3 | $53,879 | 37.50% |
| Gb Cellular Llc Dba Angel Cellular | 3 | $67,170 | 37.50% |
| Universal It Professionals Llc | 3 | $107,633 | 37.50% |
| Avalon Sri Sai Amrit Hotels Llc | 3 | $17,368 | 37.50% |
| John Tesla Inc | 3 | $92,754 | 37.50% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 231 | $97,791 | 84.00% |
| Pipeline Transportation Of Natural Gas | 231 | $114,323 | 84.31% |
| Fabricated Pipe And Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 231 | $68,542 | 88.85% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 229 | $92,388 | 88.08% |
| Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 228 | $89,229 | 88.72% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 228 | $86,114 | 89.41% |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 226 | $90,668 | 91.50% |
| Employment Services | 226 | $79,227 | 93.39% |
| Electric Power Transmission Control And Distribution | 225 | $88,896 | 94.54% |
| Corporate Subsidiary And Regional Managing Offices | 223 | $96,884 | 94.09% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 66 | $47,108 | 97.06% |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 66 | $89,863 | 97.06% |
| Soft Drink Manufacturing | 65 | $105,756 | 97.01% |
| Radio Broadcasting Stations | 65 | $87,950 | 98.48% |
| Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing | 64 | $92,398 | 96.97% |
| Other Activities Related To Credit Intermediation | 64 | $77,562 | 98.46% |
| Jewelry Watch Precious Stone And Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 64 | $65,143 | 98.46% |
| Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers | 63 | $66,895 | 96.92% |
| Wholesale Trade Agents And Brokers | 63 | $76,859 | 98.44% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 63 | $95,677 | 98.44% |
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.