| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 127,421 | $90,294 | 91.38% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 81,524 | $73,742 | 92.33% |
| Computer Programmers | 47,455 | $61,995 | 88.60% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 30,578 | $77,665 | 92.95% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 17,566 | $95,441 | 90.17% |
| Management Analysts | 10,989 | $82,735 | 92.67% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 10,471 | $105,053 | 88.44% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 10,339 | $81,900 | 89.68% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 10,161 | $60,351 | 90.80% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 10,056 | $70,263 | 90.14% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 2,406 | $27,727 | 354.87% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 2,343 | $27,569 | 399.83% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1,595 | $28,390 | 359.23% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 236 | $27,125 | 55.66% |
| Nursery Workers | 142 | $26,461 | 34.80% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 105 | $40,515 | 35.00% |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 61 | $26,151 | 26.18% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 25 | $32,154 | 13.89% |
| Construction Laborers | 22 | $31,823 | 14.10% |
| Fence Erectors | 15 | $36,938 | 10.20% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 21,207 | $119,683 | 171.16% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 7,804 | $82,127 | 119.99% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 3,169 | $91,198 | 72.10% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,978 | $98,907 | 57.48% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,797 | $98,751 | 53.64% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,266 | $37,261 | 54.76% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,059 | $81,518 | 49.65% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 945 | $135,675 | 53.30% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 890 | $74,608 | 75.23% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 823 | $92,527 | 78.38% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 4 | $78,120 | 50.00% |
| Yemen | 3 | $35,721 | 37.50% |
| Guyana | 3 | $49,299 | 42.86% |
| Croatia | 3 | $86,321 | 42.86% |
| Slovenia | 3 | $33,650 | 42.86% |
| Mali | 3 | $85,190 | 42.86% |
| Cyprus | 3 | $84,420 | 42.86% |
| Latvia | 3 | $101,067 | 42.86% |
| Iceland | 2 | $62,411 | 33.33% |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2 | $55,152 | 33.33% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Texas At Dallas | 118 | $64,302 | 89.39% |
| Alcon Laboratories Inc | 118 | $86,277 | 89.39% |
| Webber Llc | 118 | $68,493 | 89.39% |
| Sysco Corporation | 118 | $94,497 | 90.08% |
| Involgixs Inc | 118 | $78,162 | 90.08% |
| Verizon Corporate Resources Group Llc | 117 | $108,119 | 89.31% |
| Conflux Systems Inc | 117 | $89,834 | 89.31% |
| Digerati Systems Inc | 117 | $69,939 | 89.31% |
| Maxim Integrated Products Inc | 117 | $93,012 | 89.31% |
| Swanktek Inc | 117 | $85,897 | 89.31% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Lawn Care Inc | 4 | $21,576 | 100.00% |
| Mccoin Farms | 4 | $29,812 | 100.00% |
| Coates Ranch | 4 | $19,750 | 100.00% |
| Hand Tree Farm Llc | 4 | $29,812 | 100.00% |
| Rd Guetersloh Farms | 4 | $21,143 | 100.00% |
| Harrison Family Farms | 4 | $29,812 | 100.00% |
| Sun Country Farm | 4 | $31,122 | 100.00% |
| Yucca Lily Ranch Ltd | 4 | $20,535 | 100.00% |
| High Plains Farms | 4 | $20,917 | 100.00% |
| Fcr Partners Lp | 4 | $29,182 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsicana Geranium Gardens | 7 | $19,677 | 30.43% |
| Imperial Group Manufacturing | 7 | $85,173 | 30.43% |
| Intel Federal Inc | 7 | $92,213 | 30.43% |
| Elite Cellular | 7 | $42,334 | 30.43% |
| Volantsoft Inc | 7 | $92,765 | 30.43% |
| Logic Information Systems Inc | 7 | $103,521 | 30.43% |
| Lyondell Chemical Company | 7 | $115,333 | 30.43% |
| Westerntechsystems Inc | 7 | $95,734 | 30.43% |
| Newman International Academy | 7 | $56,143 | 30.43% |
| Techbits Inc | 7 | $92,034 | 30.43% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Electric Power Generation | 140 | $96,017 | 88.61% |
| Graphic Design Services | 140 | $52,761 | 89.74% |
| Power And Communication Line And Related Structures Construction | 139 | $88,448 | 89.68% |
| Web Search Portals Libraries Archives And Other Information Services | 136 | $122,307 | 88.31% |
| General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | 135 | $79,231 | 87.66% |
| All Other General Merchandise Retailers | 134 | $127,253 | 88.16% |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 134 | $89,985 | 88.16% |
| Plastics Material And Resin Manufacturing | 131 | $81,905 | 86.75% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 129 | $84,097 | 85.43% |
| Fine Arts Schools | 129 | $49,155 | 86.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument Manufacturing For Measuring And Testing Electricity And Electrical Signals | 44 | $94,536 | 93.62% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 43 | $93,602 | 91.49% |
| Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | 43 | $35,669 | 93.48% |
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 43 | $80,735 | 93.48% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 42 | $82,116 | 93.33% |
| Construction | 42 | $58,642 | 93.33% |
| Engine Turbine And Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 42 | $89,225 | 95.45% |
| Waste Collection | 41 | $103,298 | 93.18% |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | 41 | $93,139 | 93.18% |
| Marine Cargo Handling | 41 | $74,351 | 93.18% |
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.