| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group Llc | 1,295 | $96,987 | 91.84% |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor Llc | 1,274 | $99,485 | 93.20% |
| Yash Lujan Consulting Inc | 1,269 | $68,604 | 94.77% |
| Dell Marketing Lp | 1,260 | $90,570 | 95.17% |
| Kforce Inc | 1,215 | $93,109 | 91.98% |
| Randstad Technologies Llc | 1,214 | $96,735 | 92.46% |
| Mindtree Limited | 1,195 | $75,282 | 91.64% |
| Capital One Services Llc | 1,192 | $88,875 | 93.49% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corporation | 1,175 | $75,754 | 93.70% |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | 1,170 | $53,031 | 94.28% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokia Siemens Networks Us Llc | 112 | $73,239 | 43.24% |
| Intellect Business Solutions | 112 | $90,089 | 43.58% |
| Shell Oil Company | 111 | $116,355 | 43.70% |
| Harmony Public Schools | 110 | $47,663 | 43.48% |
| Facebook Inc | 110 | $78,324 | 44.18% |
| 3s Business Corporation | 105 | $88,322 | 45.65% |
| The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 100 | $40,111 | 44.25% |
| First Object Inc | 99 | $83,689 | 44.20% |
| Capital One National Association | 96 | $73,431 | 43.05% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp | 95 | $123,585 | 42.60% |
| 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.