Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Texas 2026
Based on 7,707 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Texas (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $110K. See national Data Scientist data →
Wage Level Breakdown, Texas
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1,202 | 16.0% | ~8% |
| Level II | 3,330 | 44.4% | ~22% |
| Level III | 1,539 | 20.5% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 1,425 | 19.0% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in Texas
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 1,194 | $133K |
| Plano | 993 | $118K |
| Dallas | 876 | $118K |
| Irving | 728 | $112K |
| Houston | 600 | $109K |
| Frisco | 261 | $115K |
| Richardson | 219 | $104K |
| San Antonio | 143 | $114K |
| Round Rock | 114 | $151K |
| McKinney | 107 | $115K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Texas
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 193 | $138K |
| Capital One, National Association | 138 | $115K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 119 | $137K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 111 | $142K |
| Apple Inc. | 97 | $146K |
| Capital One Services, LLC | 93 | $104K |
| Dell USA L.P. | 68 | $160K |
| Caremark LLC | 57 | $151K |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 50 | $126K |
| Tiger Analytics, Inc. | 47 | $133K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend, Texas
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 5 | $112K |
| FY2022 | 797 | $122K |
| FY2023 | 1,368 | $119K |
| FY2024 | 2,190 | $115K |
| FY2025 | 2,768 | $114K |
| FY2026 | 579 | $125K |
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Texas
Beyond H-1B, employers across all roles in Texas filed 180,521 PERM green-card petitions (163,120 certified) in DOL disclosure data 2007–2026, with a median offered wage of $90K. PERM (ETA-9089) is a separate DOL process from the H-1B LCA data above and isn't broken out by role in DOL's disclosure files. See full Texas state data →
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Texas. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.