| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 144 | $35,446 | 53.93% |
| France | 110 | $92,834 | 48.25% |
| Spain | 97 | $80,759 | 45.54% |
| Australia | 97 | $104,490 | 47.78% |
| Russia | 94 | $88,953 | 47.72% |
| Ukraine | 92 | $89,527 | 48.42% |
| Argentina | 85 | $83,597 | 46.70% |
| Germany | 78 | $80,892 | 43.82% |
| Italy | 74 | $88,943 | 44.31% |
| Lebanon | 70 | $64,370 | 42.68% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perficient Inc | 353 | $90,785 | 90.51% |
| Fmc Technologies Inc | 353 | $92,973 | 91.21% |
| Electronic Arts Inc | 353 | $91,751 | 91.45% |
| Ikon Tech Services Llc | 350 | $82,571 | 90.67% |
| Nokia Solutions And Networks Us Llc | 350 | $78,942 | 90.91% |
| Samsung Electronics America Inc | 346 | $111,152 | 90.10% |
| Freescale Semiconductor Inc | 345 | $70,743 | 90.79% |
| Conocophillips Company | 343 | $107,600 | 91.22% |
| Texas Am Agrilife Research | 342 | $41,505 | 90.96% |
| Birlasoft Inc | 341 | $75,858 | 90.93% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optum Services Inc | 27 | $99,201 | 34.18% |
| Nitco Inc | 27 | $106,353 | 34.62% |
| Best Express Transportation Llc | 27 | $36,762 | 35.06% |
| Transcend It Solutions | 27 | $108,872 | 35.53% |
| Broadcom Corporation | 27 | $104,740 | 35.53% |
| Jacksonville Isd | 27 | $38,174 | 35.53% |
| Software Transformations Inc | 27 | $97,742 | 35.53% |
| 2h Offshore Inc | 27 | $120,915 | 35.53% |
| Sungard Consulting Services Llc | 26 | $113,859 | 34.67% |
| Agileassets Inc | 26 | $72,140 | 34.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing | 4 | $55,359 | 66.67% |
| Mobile Food Services | 4 | $53,706 | 66.67% |
| Other Investment Pools And Funds | 4 | $96,824 | 66.67% |
| Boat Building | 4 | $102,908 | 66.67% |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | 4 | $71,120 | 80.00% |
| Shellfish Farming | 4 | $65,198 | 80.00% |
| Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing | 4 | $62,665 | 80.00% |
| Soap And Cleaning Compound Manufacturing | 4 | $109,543 | 80.00% |
| Other Performing Arts Companies | 4 | $58,802 | 80.00% |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 4 | $66,815 | 80.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
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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.