| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 148 | $36,392 | 52.30% |
| France | 114 | $93,646 | 42.86% |
| Spain | 110 | $80,279 | 48.89% |
| Australia | 106 | $104,777 | 47.11% |
| Russia | 101 | $90,051 | 47.42% |
| Ukraine | 98 | $90,489 | 47.80% |
| Argentina | 93 | $86,206 | 46.73% |
| Jordan | 91 | $60,345 | 47.89% |
| Lebanon | 85 | $62,334 | 44.74% |
| Italy | 83 | $89,204 | 44.62% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiranam Technologies Inc | 172 | $69,324 | 89.12% |
| Ector County Independent School District | 171 | $42,949 | 88.60% |
| Caterpillar Inc | 171 | $88,698 | 88.60% |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | 171 | $53,992 | 89.06% |
| Mpowertech Inc | 171 | $60,529 | 89.06% |
| Aspen Technology Inc | 170 | $84,504 | 88.54% |
| Tango Management Consulting Inc | 170 | $83,591 | 88.54% |
| Moonitsolutions Inc | 170 | $71,092 | 89.01% |
| Slalom Llc | 169 | $107,879 | 88.48% |
| Eminence Consulting Inc | 169 | $71,944 | 88.48% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos Crossing Ranch | 5 | $21,237 | 100.00% |
| Elm Creek Commodities | 5 | $30,389 | 100.00% |
| Saha Fish Partnership | 5 | $21,845 | 100.00% |
| Bamboo Source | 5 | $29,120 | 100.00% |
| Harwell Farms | 5 | $24,960 | 100.00% |
| Ledwik Enterprises Llc | 5 | $31,084 | 100.00% |
| Mitchell Grain Llc | 5 | $28,970 | 100.00% |
| Creekside Nursery Llc | 5 | $29,120 | 100.00% |
| Ca Skiles Farms Inc | 5 | $27,780 | 100.00% |
| Prukop Corporation | 5 | $30,318 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanvera Ltd | 11 | $107,010 | 31.43% |
| Jnd Inc | 11 | $45,618 | 31.43% |
| Byond Inc | 11 | $97,879 | 31.43% |
| Regina Treybig Dba Buddys Seafood Bait | 11 | $19,125 | 31.43% |
| Palenque Management Llc | 11 | $70,351 | 31.43% |
| Kiewit Engineering Group Inc | 11 | $122,566 | 31.43% |
| Golden Years Home Healthcare | 11 | $19,807 | 31.43% |
| Toyota Connected North America Inc | 11 | $114,152 | 31.43% |
| Linkpro Technologiesinc | 11 | $120,959 | 32.35% |
| Debian Systems Inc | 11 | $94,733 | 32.35% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire And Tube Merchant Wholesalers | 77 | $59,291 | 87.50% |
| Casino Hotels | 77 | $111,402 | 87.50% |
| Professional Organizations | 77 | $75,886 | 87.50% |
| Interior Design Services | 76 | $50,739 | 87.36% |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 76 | $80,160 | 87.36% |
| Motion Picture And Video Production | 76 | $89,724 | 87.36% |
| Construction Mining And Forestry Machinery And Equipment Rental And Leasing | 75 | $74,215 | 87.21% |
| New Multifamily Housing Construction Except For Sale Builders | 75 | $71,843 | 87.21% |
| Pharmacy Benefit Management And Other Third Party Administration Of Insurance And Pension Funds | 75 | $98,341 | 87.21% |
| Medical And Diagnostic Laboratories | 73 | $60,658 | 85.88% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 26 | $98,430 | 92.86% |
| Interior Design Services | 26 | $68,907 | 92.86% |
| Drycleaning And Laundry Services | 26 | $27,163 | 92.86% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Dealers | 26 | $90,358 | 92.86% |
| Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing | 26 | $91,146 | 92.86% |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 26 | $75,154 | 92.86% |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | 26 | $102,125 | 92.86% |
| Wood Kitchen Cabinet And Countertop Manufacturing | 25 | $81,113 | 89.29% |
| Metal Window And Door Manufacturing | 25 | $95,469 | 92.59% |
| Power Boiler And Heat Exchanger Manufacturing | 25 | $81,155 | 92.59% |
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.