| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 19 | $101,982 | 43.18% |
| Macedonia | 18 | $38,370 | 42.86% |
| Finland | 18 | $88,340 | 43.90% |
| New Zealand | 18 | $85,099 | 46.15% |
| Ethiopia | 18 | $92,509 | 46.15% |
| Ghana | 17 | $74,615 | 44.74% |
| Bulgaria | 17 | $70,916 | 45.95% |
| Guatemala | 16 | $76,707 | 47.06% |
| Chile | 15 | $78,400 | 45.45% |
| Jamaica | 14 | $54,954 | 42.42% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avco Consulting Inc | 235 | $96,509 | 88.68% |
| Cloud Hub It Solutions Inc | 235 | $94,839 | 88.68% |
| Pioneer Consulting Services Llc | 234 | $89,781 | 88.64% |
| Harmony Public Schools | 233 | $50,750 | 88.26% |
| Insperity Services Lp | 232 | $92,673 | 88.55% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | 232 | $116,009 | 88.55% |
| Epsilon Data Management Llc | 232 | $112,070 | 88.55% |
| Mroads Llc | 230 | $79,765 | 88.12% |
| Swift Technologies Inc | 229 | $68,155 | 88.08% |
| Equinox It Solutions Llc | 229 | $76,631 | 88.76% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopharma Informatic Inc | 16 | $44,494 | 30.77% |
| Abeam Consulting Usa Ltd | 16 | $99,290 | 30.77% |
| Mexilink Incorporated | 16 | $85,587 | 31.37% |
| Automation Image Inc | 16 | $96,233 | 31.37% |
| Legacy Farms Lp | 16 | $34,674 | 31.37% |
| Zonestra Technologies Llc | 16 | $101,153 | 31.37% |
| Spl Consulting Llc | 16 | $77,895 | 31.37% |
| Hms Business Services Inc Dba Hms | 16 | $95,716 | 32.00% |
| Titlemax Of Georgia Inc | 16 | $110,115 | 32.00% |
| The University Of Texas At Tyler | 16 | $32,838 | 32.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Consulting Services | 596 | $72,170 | 88.17% |
| Human Resources Consulting Services | 583 | $88,343 | 90.95% |
| Direct Property And Casualty Insurance Carriers | 583 | $99,846 | 91.67% |
| Other Professional Scientific And Technical Services | 562 | $97,132 | 88.50% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 559 | $67,931 | 88.45% |
| Other Accounting Services | 541 | $63,424 | 85.74% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 527 | $91,445 | 84.86% |
| Real Estate Credit | 527 | $92,295 | 85.00% |
| Oil And Gas Pipeline And Related Structures Construction | 518 | $91,958 | 84.50% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 509 | $80,679 | 87.31% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Activities Related To Real Estate | 8 | $25,704 | 100.00% |
| Sporting And Recreational Goods And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 8 | $21,386 | 100.00% |
| Peanut Farming | 8 | $31,008 | 100.00% |
| Soybean Farming | 7 | $26,428 | 100.00% |
| Farm Management Services | 7 | $24,737 | 100.00% |
| Scientific Research And Development Services | 6 | $28,205 | 100.00% |
| Livestock Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $29,723 | 100.00% |
| Landscaping Services | 6 | $24,007 | 100.00% |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 5 | $28,596 | 100.00% |
| Racetracks | 5 | $25,742 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Bakeries | 52 | $33,153 | 28.89% |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 50 | $88,998 | 28.09% |
| Other Aircraft Parts And Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 50 | $74,559 | 28.09% |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 48 | $77,209 | 27.27% |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 47 | $105,962 | 26.70% |
| Residential Property Managers | 47 | $69,954 | 26.86% |
| Industrial Design Services | 47 | $75,309 | 27.17% |
| Other Grocery And Related Products Merchant Wholesalers | 46 | $65,677 | 27.54% |
| Household Appliances And Electrical And Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 45 | $66,856 | 27.11% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 44 | $81,554 | 26.51% |
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.