| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 127,954 | $90,316 | 91.76% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 81,562 | $73,746 | 92.38% |
| Computer Programmers | 47,486 | $62,011 | 88.65% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 30,609 | $77,653 | 93.04% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 17,775 | $95,354 | 91.25% |
| Management Analysts | 10,086 | $81,295 | 90.13% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 10,072 | $70,297 | 91.26% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 9,583 | $80,795 | 88.10% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 9,294 | $59,014 | 90.68% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 9,101 | $101,751 | 90.11% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 1,969 | $26,686 | 389.90% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 1,719 | $26,609 | 368.09% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1,047 | $26,664 | 248.69% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 236 | $27,125 | 70.66% |
| Nursery Workers | 142 | $26,461 | 46.86% |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 61 | $26,151 | 26.87% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 56 | $31,879 | 29.47% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 18 | $26,998 | 14.06% |
| Construction Laborers | 17 | $30,041 | 14.66% |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 4 | $33,960 | 3.51% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 21,191 | $119,689 | 171.03% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 7,795 | $82,119 | 119.85% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 3,159 | $91,171 | 71.88% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,977 | $98,892 | 58.73% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,728 | $97,627 | 51.58% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,213 | $36,383 | 54.94% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,057 | $81,526 | 51.81% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 905 | $134,206 | 51.04% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 845 | $74,062 | 71.43% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 782 | $91,773 | 84.54% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 7 | $86,024 | 43.75% |
| Mongolia | 6 | $65,833 | 37.50% |
| Libya | 6 | $102,204 | 40.00% |
| St Lucia | 6 | $65,330 | 40.00% |
| Morocco | 6 | $78,115 | 42.86% |
| Switzerland | 6 | $90,278 | 42.86% |
| Tunisia | 5 | $93,289 | 38.46% |
| Montenegro | 5 | $36,517 | 38.46% |
| Georgia | 5 | $110,257 | 41.67% |
| Kyrgyzstan | 5 | $50,603 | 41.67% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy International Softwareinc | 208 | $61,986 | 88.89% |
| Techpillars Inc | 208 | $69,965 | 89.27% |
| Fort Worth Independent School District | 207 | $45,333 | 88.84% |
| Dxc Technology Services Llc | 206 | $105,915 | 88.41% |
| Info Keys Inc | 206 | $69,363 | 88.41% |
| Intellect Business Solutions Llc | 205 | $72,822 | 87.98% |
| Collaborate Solutions Inc | 205 | $90,653 | 88.36% |
| Hp Enterprise Services Llc | 205 | $78,876 | 88.74% |
| Hrk Solutions Llc | 205 | $75,228 | 88.74% |
| Technocorp Solutions Inc | 204 | $81,792 | 88.31% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lera Technologies Llc | 14 | $103,475 | 31.11% |
| Hitachi Communication Technologies America Inc | 14 | $91,224 | 31.11% |
| Shipcom Wireless Inc | 14 | $79,807 | 31.11% |
| Channelview Independent School District | 14 | $43,722 | 31.11% |
| Ernst Young Llp | 14 | $74,936 | 31.11% |
| Wsp Usa Inc | 14 | $87,816 | 31.11% |
| Rj Border International Lp | 14 | $38,251 | 31.11% |
| Equinor Us Operations Llc | 14 | $116,236 | 31.82% |
| Wolters Kluwer United States Inc | 14 | $114,492 | 31.82% |
| Presidium Property Management Llc | 14 | $71,196 | 31.82% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Services | 495 | $91,108 | 87.61% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 491 | $95,539 | 87.52% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 470 | $87,569 | 86.88% |
| Supermarkets And Other Grocery Retailers Except Convenience Retailers | 465 | $95,884 | 88.07% |
| Other Electronic Parts And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 463 | $76,205 | 89.56% |
| Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction | 463 | $78,354 | 90.78% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 457 | $91,605 | 89.78% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 449 | $69,001 | 91.45% |
| Home Centers | 446 | $113,771 | 91.21% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 443 | $76,045 | 96.30% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 4 | $26,005 | 100.00% |
| Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Local | 4 | $38,423 | 100.00% |
| Merchant Wholesalers Nondurable Goods | 4 | $25,220 | 100.00% |
| Spectator Sports | 4 | $29,271 | 100.00% |
| Hunting And Trapping | 4 | $25,386 | 100.00% |
| Forest Nurseries And Gathering Of Forest Products | 3 | $28,718 | 100.00% |
| General Freight Trucking | 3 | $28,718 | 100.00% |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 3 | $27,692 | 100.00% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 3 | $26,603 | 100.00% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 3 | $28,031 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 43 | $80,735 | 26.54% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 40 | $81,892 | 24.69% |
| Waste Collection | 40 | $102,369 | 24.84% |
| Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | 39 | $34,838 | 24.53% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 38 | $94,326 | 24.36% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 38 | $95,555 | 25.50% |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | 37 | $81,400 | 25.52% |
| New Multifamily Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 37 | $48,976 | 25.87% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 36 | $46,276 | 25.90% |
| Machine Shops | 35 | $53,192 | 25.55% |
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.