| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 16 | $76,707 | 43.24% |
| Uganda | 14 | $75,064 | 38.89% |
| Dominican Republic | 14 | $68,202 | 40.00% |
| Austria | 14 | $95,206 | 42.42% |
| Jamaica | 14 | $54,954 | 45.16% |
| Sweden | 13 | $71,968 | 41.94% |
| Denmark | 13 | $103,480 | 44.83% |
| Turkmenistan | 13 | $56,671 | 46.43% |
| Dominica | 13 | $58,609 | 46.43% |
| Tanzania | 12 | $74,779 | 42.86% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmac Solutions Inc | 52 | $92,525 | 89.66% |
| Iflowsoft Solutions Inc | 51 | $85,388 | 89.47% |
| Only It Consulting Llc | 51 | $81,571 | 89.47% |
| Tabner Inc | 51 | $95,572 | 89.47% |
| Intertek Usa Inc | 51 | $77,583 | 89.47% |
| Jbs Five Rivers Cattle Feeding Llc | 51 | $33,413 | 89.47% |
| Texas Am University Health Science Center | 51 | $40,471 | 89.47% |
| Data Solutions Inc | 51 | $82,172 | 89.47% |
| Wichita Falls Independent School District | 51 | $44,865 | 89.47% |
| Calpion Inc | 51 | $63,949 | 89.47% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hegi Farms | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| La Escalera Ranch Dba La Escalera Ranch | 1 | $21,174 | 100.00% |
| Cody Speck | 1 | $20,342 | 100.00% |
| Bayer Cropscience Llp | 1 | $20,800 | 100.00% |
| Ranchito El Pachito | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farm Inc | 1 | $30,930 | 100.00% |
| Tommy Owens Ranch | 1 | $21,528 | 100.00% |
| Robert Webb Briggs Jr Estate Dba Briggs Ranches | 1 | $14,400 | 100.00% |
| Armendariz Farms | 1 | $26,354 | 100.00% |
| Paleo Farms Inc | 1 | $24,960 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Telecom Inc | 3 | $30,410 | 37.50% |
| Idrive Auto Sales | 3 | $47,798 | 37.50% |
| Puffersweiven Lp | 3 | $87,672 | 37.50% |
| Enverus Inc | 3 | $106,427 | 37.50% |
| Amerihome Mortgage Company Llc | 3 | $111,037 | 37.50% |
| Srishtitek Inc | 3 | $100,783 | 37.50% |
| Citadel Enterprise Americas Services Llc | 3 | $92,040 | 37.50% |
| North Houston Pole Line Lp | 3 | $93,607 | 37.50% |
| Hvj South Central Texas Mj Inc | 3 | $70,110 | 37.50% |
| Fisher Asset Management Llc | 3 | $103,016 | 37.50% |
| 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.