We now have Quarter 4 H1B visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 PERM visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 H2A visa FY 2023 data.
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Michigan Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

Total Visas % of all Visas Average Wage Visa Type
188,002 89.03% $75,573 H-1B
18,960 8.98% $281,671 PERM
2,790 1.32% $32,155 H-2A
1,423 0.67% $81,355 E-3 Australian

As of May 2023, Michigan has seen a total of 211,175 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Michigan is the H-1B visa with 188,002 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.03% of Michigan's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 18,960 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 8.98% of Michigan's total visas.

Top Occupations in Michigan (All Years)

Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Logistics Analysts 25 $67,934 78.13%
Athletic Trainers 24 $39,544 77.42%
Mental Health Counselors 24 $43,171 77.42%
Geographers 24 $50,734 77.42%
Astronomers 24 $57,417 77.42%
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 24 $99,344 80.00%
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 24 $56,559 80.00%
Budget Analysts 24 $61,901 80.00%
Interpreters and Translators 23 $37,780 76.67%
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 23 $46,390 79.31%
Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Occupation # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 3 $31,602 17.65%
Optometrists 3 $76,773 17.65%
Training and Development Managers 3 $98,913 17.65%
Podiatrists 3 $62,143 17.65%
Environmental Engineers 3 $73,861 17.65%
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 2 $38,064 11.76%
Social Science Research Assistants 2 $32,365 11.76%
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 2 $47,934 12.50%
Stonemasons 2 $39,302 12.50%
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2 $59,582 12.50%
Michigan Employees Over Time
Michigan has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 6,713 employees were hired. Michigan peaked in 2018 with 18,271 employees, and has since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 2,396 in 2025.

Top Countries with Workers in Michigan From PERM Program (All Years)

Country # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
India 7,650 $528,942 46.63%
China 682 $76,009 52.87%
Mexico 627 $80,038 53.05%
Canada 558 $786,674 51.62%
Brazil 267 $77,055 50.57%
South Korea 247 $67,914 52.67%
Germany 134 $95,738 50.76%
Philippines 114 $42,912 46.34%
Pakistan 110 $77,336 45.27%
Bangladesh 78 $56,057 34.82%

Top Hiring Companies in Michigan (All Years)

Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Toyota Motor North America Tmna 8 $91,853 88.89%
Rh Sheppard Co Inc 8 $114,059 88.89%
Fujitsu North America Inc 8 $103,557 88.89%
Lg Magna E Powertrain Usa Inc 8 $97,573 88.89%
Hoover Pharmacy Llc 8 $103,376 88.89%
Nxp Usa Inc 8 $95,779 88.89%
Port Huron Pharmacy Llc 8 $109,600 88.89%
St John Emergency Services Pc 8 $122,200 88.89%
Mymichigan Medical Group 8 $203,458 88.89%
Center For Family Health 8 $159,110 88.89%
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Company # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %

Top Industries in Michigan (All Years)

Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %
Industry # of Jobs Avg Wage Approval %

Michigan Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

The chart below compares The average wage in Michigan to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Michigan over all years is $75,573. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.

State Avg Wage