Texas is the second largest state in the US in terms of area and in context of H1B, it is one of the top states in the United States for H1B visa jobs, with a strong presence in technology and healthcare companies. As of FY 2023 Q1 data, five cities from Texas have emerged as the top contenders (out of the top 200) for the cities with the most filed H1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) by H1B employers.
These key cities in Texas for H1B holders are Austin, Irving, Dallas, Plano, and Houston. In this article, we cover the trends and changes in H1B LCAs filed in these cities over the past seven years.
Before we go into the city based distribution and trends of H1B jobs in Texas, let’s look at the most recent trends for H1B employers for FY 2022 and FY 2021 years.
Latest Top companies in Texas for H1B Jobs, Companies FY 2022, 2021
Below is the list of top companies and the total number of H1B Jobs ( H1B LCAs) that were sponsored by those companies for the fiscal year 2022 (Oct 2021 to Sep 2022)
| Employer | Total H1B Jobs (H1B LCAs) |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 3096 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 2031 |
| Infosys Limited | 1651 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 1544 |
| Ernst & Young US LLP | 1360 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & CO | 1011 |
| Amazon Web Services INC | 970 |
| HCL America INC | 850 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 789 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 718 |
Below are the list of top companies for H1B jobs in Texas for FY 2021 (Oct 2020 to Sep 2021)
| Employer | Total H1B Jobs (H1B LCAs) |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 1710 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 1399 |
| Infosys Limited | 1029 |
| HCL America INC | 905 |
| Ernst & Young US LLP | 710 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & CO | 621 |
| Wipro Limited | 576 |
| Apple INC | 526 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 525 |
| Tech Mahindra Americas INC | 520 |
Let’s now dive into the distribution of H1B jobs by various cities in Texas.
H1B Jobs Trend in Houston, TX
Houston, TX has seen a drop in LCAs filed from 2015 to 2021. In 2022, the city saw an increase in the number of LCAs filed over previous years. As Houston is the hub for oil companies, we may attribute some of the decline of the overall global oil crisis. But it is unclear what has caused this trend, but it may be related to changes in the local economy or shifts in the types of industries driving the region’s job growth.
Infosys Limited, Baylor College of Medicine, Ernst & Young US LLP, and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston are the top employers for the last couple of years who filed most H1B LCA petitions in Houston, Texas.
H1B Jobs Trend in Irving, TX
Irving, TX has maintained a consistent number of H1B LCAs filed since 2016. However, FY 2022 has seen a significant jump in the number of LCAs, with almost a 40% increase over the previous year. This increase is substantial and could indicate the growing demand for skilled foreign workers in the area and also the impact of COVID.
The companies that filed the most LCAs in Irving, TX for FY 2022 include TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED and COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP.
H1B Jobs Trend in Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX had a slight decline in the number of H1B LCAs filed from 2016 to 2021. However, FY2022 has seen an increase in LCAs by almost 30%. Almost all of the top companies that filed LCA in FY 2022 had seen a 100% increase in their LCAs filed from their previous year.
For example, AMAZON WEB SERVICES filed 593 LCAs in FY 2022 and 341 LCAs in FY 2021 in Dallas, Texas. A similar case with WALMART who filed 228 LCAs in FY2021 increased their LCA filings to 492 in FY 2022. This trend suggests that more and more companies are increasing their workforce in Dallas, Texas.
H1B Jobs Trend in Plano, TX
Plano, TX has seen a similar trend to Dallas, TX, with an increase of almost 35% in the number of H1B LCAs filed by employers in FY 2022 over the previous year. COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP filed 1,966 LCAs in FY 2022, whereas they filed 364 LCAs in FY 2021.
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO is another employer that had their LCAs almost double in 2022 from 2021. This trend could be an indication that the city’s economy is growing and that local employers are looking for skilled foreign workers to help them fill critical roles.
H1B Jobs Trend in Austin, TX
Austin, Texas is one of the top cities in Texas that also saw an upward trend in the number of LCAs filed by employers. Actually, Austing had never seen a decrease in the number of LCAs filed since 2012. Austin is no exception to the uptick in the number of LCAs filed in 2022.
FY 2022 has seen a ~34% increase in the number of LCAs when compared to FY 2021. Amazon.com Services LLC has seen an increase in the LCAs filed from FY 2021 (336) to FY 2022 (988). Apple INC is another employer whose LCAs increased from 502 in FY 2021 to 576 in FY 2022.
Now, let’s quickly look at the latest trends in the H1B Salaries in Texas and the top companies.
Texas H1B Salaries – Top Companies
As Texas is unlike Bay Area, you may not see high salaries as you see in the west coast. Also, the names of the top companies may or may not even ring a bell for many as many of these are companies with strong local ties.
Below are the list of top companies that have paid the highest salaries for FY 2022 in Texas.
| Company (H1B LCA Filings Count) | Maximum Salary | Average Salary | Minimum Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophos INC (1) | $215,280 | $215,280 | $215,280 |
| Soumava SEN DDS PC (1) | $180,960 | $180,960 | $180,960 |
| Corelogic Solutions LLC (1) | $145,000 | $145,000 | $145,000 |
| Tentek INC (2) | $137,280 | $137,280 | $137,280 |
| Epitec INC (1) | $131,040 | $131,040 | $131,040 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited (1) | $130,000 | $130,000 | $130,000 |
| Salesforce.com INC (1) | $126,979 | $126,979 | $126,979 |
| Flatiron Construction Corp (1) | $113,000 | $113,000 | $113,000 |
Below are the list of top companies that have paid the highest salaries for FY 2021 in Texas.
| Company (H1B LCA Filings Count) | Maximum Salary | Average Salary | Minimum Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEX Management INC (1) | $208,000 | $208,000 | $208,000 |
| Nederland Smiles PC (1) | $180,960 | $180,960 | $180,960 |
| Pepsico INC (1) | $146,700 | $146,700 | $146,700 |
| Gulf Coast Water Authority (1) | $135,000 | $135,000 | $135,000 |
| KBR INC (1) | $129,363 | $129,363 | $129,363 |
| Nederlands Smiles PC (1) | $128,960 | $128,960 | $128,960 |
| 3D Technologies LLC (1) | $127,213 | $127,213 | $127,213 |
| Lloyds Register Quality Assurance … (1) | $115,545 | $115,545 | $115,545 |
In conclusion, the H1B visa program is an essential tool for American companies looking to attract and retain top talent from around the world. The five cities in Texas that are in the race for the cities that have most filed H1B LCAs by the H1B employers include Austin, Irving, Dallas, Plano, and Houston.
While there have been some fluctuations in the number of LCAs filed in these locations over the past few years, the trend seems to be toward increasing demand for skilled foreign workers. It remains to be seen how this trend will play out in the coming years, whether the increase in LCAs filed in FY 2022 is due to the COVID impact or not.
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