| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Health | 242 | $89,800 | 89.30% |
| Landmark Graphics Corporation | 241 | $90,124 | 88.93% |
| Shell International Exploration And Production Inc | 241 | $99,942 | 89.26% |
| Computer Sciences Corporation | 240 | $81,196 | 88.89% |
| Amazoncom Services Inc | 240 | $86,284 | 89.22% |
| Bechtel Oil Gas And Chemicals Inc | 239 | $99,084 | 88.85% |
| Strategic Resources International Inc | 239 | $78,812 | 88.85% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 238 | $111,543 | 88.81% |
| Equinix Inc | 238 | $109,123 | 88.81% |
| Mroads Llc | 238 | $80,340 | 89.14% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Flying Inc | 7 | $29,111 | 100.00% |
| Milberger Turfgrass Llc | 7 | $27,453 | 100.00% |
| Ab Farms | 7 | $28,796 | 100.00% |
| Steinbring Partners Ltd | 7 | $19,733 | 100.00% |
| Lake Creek Blueberry Farm Llc | 7 | $25,679 | 100.00% |
| Lyda Cattle Co Llc | 7 | $18,373 | 100.00% |
| Lark Land Cattle Inc | 7 | $27,928 | 100.00% |
| Dell Valley Ranch Management | 7 | $29,732 | 100.00% |
| Paloma Harvesting | 7 | $30,698 | 100.00% |
| 2t Partnership Ltd | 7 | $27,254 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Environmental Services Inc | 17 | $50,609 | 32.08% |
| Sapient Corporation | 17 | $107,746 | 32.08% |
| Mexilink Incorporated | 17 | $85,965 | 32.69% |
| Abeam Consulting Usa Ltd | 17 | $101,390 | 32.69% |
| M Winter Associates Pediatric Rehabilitation | 17 | $58,821 | 32.69% |
| Biopharma Informatic Inc | 17 | $44,026 | 32.69% |
| Texas Am University Commerce | 17 | $49,016 | 33.33% |
| Peter Bergen Farms Inc | 17 | $19,852 | 33.33% |
| Intune Systems Inc | 17 | $88,964 | 33.33% |
| Zodiac Seats Us Llc | 17 | $71,696 | 33.33% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber Plywood Millwork And Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers | 39 | $72,667 | 86.67% |
| Offices Of Chiropractors | 39 | $43,953 | 86.67% |
| Other Metal Valve And Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 39 | $80,213 | 86.67% |
| Specialized Design Services | 38 | $62,592 | 84.44% |
| Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities | 38 | $62,044 | 86.36% |
| Jewelry And Silverware Manufacturing | 38 | $90,420 | 86.36% |
| Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers | 37 | $60,044 | 84.09% |
| Household Appliances Electric Housewares And Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers | 37 | $76,420 | 86.05% |
| All Other Schools And Instruction | 37 | $40,447 | 86.05% |
| All Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | 37 | $97,308 | 86.05% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Individual And Family Services | 12 | $64,804 | 85.71% |
| Fluid Power Valve And Hose Fitting Manufacturing | 12 | $98,750 | 85.71% |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing For Mechanical Use | 12 | $54,813 | 85.71% |
| Other Personal And Household Goods Repair And Maintenance | 12 | $48,464 | 85.71% |
| Office Furniture Including Fixtures Manufacturing | 12 | $49,996 | 85.71% |
| Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 12 | $35,102 | 85.71% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 12 | $50,339 | 85.71% |
| Gasket Packing And Sealing Device Manufacturing | 12 | $95,459 | 85.71% |
| Real Estate | 12 | $59,368 | 85.71% |
| Automotive Repair And Maintenance | 12 | $59,420 | 85.71% |
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.