H-1B Salary in Texas, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Texas (FY2019–2026).338,265 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Texas.
Filing Volume Trend, Texas
Top H-1B Roles in Texas
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 113,512 | $120K | TX detail → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 25,717 | $108K | TX detail → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 22,915 | $103K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 15,868 | $107K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 12,695 | $115K | TX detail → |
| Computer Programmers | 11,843 | $90K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 10,473 | $100K | Salary data → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 7,116 | $181K | Salary data → |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 6,610 | $110K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 6,107 | $114K | TX detail → |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 5,802 | $136K | Salary data → |
| Database Administrators | 4,994 | $108K | Salary data → |
| Operations Research Analysts | 4,406 | $115K | Salary data → |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 4,256 | $96K | Salary data → |
| Accountants and Auditors | 3,786 | $92K | TX detail → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Texas
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Texas (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Texas
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for Texas, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 29,309 | 25,849 | $90K |
| College Station | 21,204 | 21,078 | $76K |
| Austin | 20,326 | 18,786 | $111K |
| Plano | 16,007 | 14,747 | $99K |
| Dallas | 15,664 | 13,996 | $97K |
| Irving | 14,897 | 13,785 | $95K |
| Richardson | 10,709 | 10,111 | $94K |
| San Antonio | 4,263 | 3,853 | $63K |
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.