| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Independent School District | 95 | $53,398 | 87.96% |
| Mouser Electronics Inc | 95 | $83,281 | 87.96% |
| Citigroup Technology Inc | 95 | $91,211 | 87.96% |
| Medeanalytics Inc | 95 | $79,674 | 87.96% |
| Longview Independent School District | 95 | $40,085 | 88.79% |
| Conch Technologies Inc | 95 | $76,514 | 88.79% |
| Tailored Shared Services Llc | 95 | $107,314 | 88.79% |
| Realpage Inc | 94 | $98,750 | 87.85% |
| Texas Am Transportation Institute | 94 | $57,450 | 87.85% |
| Walter P Moore And Associates Inc | 94 | $63,254 | 87.85% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newquest Llc | 6 | $93,784 | 31.58% |
| Sambanova Systems Inc | 6 | $102,166 | 31.58% |
| Braintree Consultants Inc | 6 | $93,933 | 31.58% |
| Winkler County Hospital District | 6 | $42,723 | 31.58% |
| Glaxosmithkline Llc | 6 | $122,782 | 31.58% |
| Pricetrace Llc | 6 | $50,866 | 31.58% |
| Newman International Academy | 6 | $55,715 | 33.33% |
| Delisias Inc | 6 | $17,306 | 33.33% |
| Boi Na Braza Grapevine Llc | 6 | $26,790 | 33.33% |
| Amerishal Investments Llc | 6 | $57,211 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Financing | 360 | $87,957 | 90.45% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 360 | $91,514 | 92.07% |
| Medical Equipment And Supplies Manufacturing | 358 | $87,221 | 92.51% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology | 355 | $72,285 | 92.21% |
| Electric Power Distribution | 350 | $94,320 | 91.15% |
| Research And Development In Biotechnology Except Nanobiotechnology | 347 | $75,599 | 90.60% |
| Other Insurance Related Activities | 340 | $90,704 | 89.01% |
| Electric Power Generation | 338 | $94,466 | 88.48% |
| Nursing Care Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities | 335 | $72,650 | 87.70% |
| Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 335 | $96,569 | 88.86% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prefabricated Metal Building And Component Manufacturing | 2 | $28,870 | 100.00% |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | 2 | $32,240 | 100.00% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | $25,896 | 100.00% |
| Beverage Manufacturing | 2 | $27,102 | 100.00% |
| Research And Development In The Physical Engineering And Life Sciences | 2 | $28,642 | 100.00% |
| Amusement And Theme Parks | 2 | $29,900 | 100.00% |
| Refrigerated Warehousing And Storage | 2 | $30,025 | 100.00% |
| Stationery And Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $22,589 | 100.00% |
| Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 2 | $29,016 | 100.00% |
| Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $29,900 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Chiropractors | 27 | $45,907 | 22.31% |
| Motor And Generator Manufacturing | 27 | $84,281 | 23.48% |
| All Other Insurance Related Activities | 27 | $95,987 | 23.68% |
| Paint And Coating Manufacturing | 27 | $69,384 | 23.89% |
| Site Preparation Contractors | 27 | $85,702 | 24.11% |
| Structural Steel And Precast Concrete Contractors | 26 | $59,159 | 23.42% |
| Pharmaceutical And Medicine Manufacturing | 26 | $94,898 | 23.64% |
| Graphic Design Services | 26 | $52,650 | 24.30% |
| Travel Agencies | 26 | $73,874 | 24.30% |
| Drycleaning And Laundry Services | 25 | $27,419 | 23.58% |
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.