| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173,284 | 88.99% | $74,073 | H-1B |
| 17,952 | 9.22% | $292,440 | PERM |
| 2,175 | 1.12% | $30,119 | H-2A |
| 1,322 | 0.68% | $78,602 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Michigan has seen a total of 194,733 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Michigan is the H-1B visa with 173,284 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 88.99% of Michigan's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 17,952 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 9.22% of Michigan's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | 1,879 | $71,596 | 91.84% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 1,676 | $62,634 | 91.38% |
| Database Administrators | 1,624 | $71,769 | 88.79% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,590 | $83,488 | 87.94% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,474 | $64,499 | 90.15% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,455 | $56,854 | 91.91% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 1,397 | $125,878 | 88.92% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,271 | $114,603 | 87.90% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 1,212 | $70,084 | 87.70% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,038 | $120,113 | 79.30% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 4 | $29,058 | 10.26% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 3 | $26,503 | 7.89% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2 | $35,672 | 5.56% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 2 | $36,234 | 5.71% |
| Animal Breeders | 1 | $31,970 | 2.86% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 1 | $29,952 | 3.03% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1 | $31,970 | 3.03% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 1 | $36,067 | 3.13% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 199 | $121,024 | 64.61% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 188 | $1,046,669 | 69.63% |
| Computer Programmers | 181 | $71,639 | 70.70% |
| Internists, General | 157 | $77,368 | 70.72% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 131 | $70,673 | 61.50% |
| Statisticians | 128 | $63,609 | 64.65% |
| Sales Engineers | 124 | $91,602 | 78.98% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 91 | $65,234 | 67.41% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 83 | $60,316 | 62.88% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 81 | $140,818 | 81.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 66 | $82,967 | 42.31% |
| Nepal | 64 | $67,217 | 49.23% |
| United Kingdom | 55 | $83,534 | 42.31% |
| Australia | 51 | $82,701 | 47.22% |
| Taiwan | 46 | $72,735 | 43.81% |
| France | 45 | $93,787 | 43.27% |
| Iran | 42 | $72,820 | 50.00% |
| Italy | 41 | $95,110 | 50.00% |
| Egypt | 37 | $83,171 | 46.25% |
| Jordan | 28 | $89,148 | 38.36% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 4,485 | $63,070 | 79.96% |
| General Motors Company | 4,021 | $85,303 | 89.10% |
| University Of Michigan | 3,790 | $53,147 | 91.90% |
| Ford Motor Company | 3,179 | $84,890 | 97.61% |
| Htc Global Services Inc | 2,067 | $62,932 | 93.07% |
| Systems Technology Group Inc | 2,055 | $82,051 | 95.85% |
| Accenture Llp | 1,963 | $72,003 | 98.74% |
| Wipro Limited | 1,757 | $65,965 | 90.89% |
| Infosys Limited | 1,753 | $69,399 | 93.64% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corp | 1,610 | $84,105 | 91.58% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliable Software Resources Inc | 564 | $91,279 | 34.47% |
| Systems Technology Group Inc Stg | 398 | $98,914 | 29.03% |
| Compuware Corporation | 390 | $76,506 | 42.62% |
| Fca Us Llc | 326 | $91,848 | 45.15% |
| Epitec Inc | 304 | $84,485 | 45.51% |
| Trw Automotive Inc | 248 | $83,466 | 42.25% |
| Engineering Technology Associates Inc | 228 | $78,187 | 40.43% |
| Kyyba Inc | 182 | $89,000 | 33.58% |
| Robert Bosch Llc | 179 | $95,654 | 44.97% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | 162 | $85,100 | 41.12% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of Other Holding Companies | 87 | $76,837 | 85.29% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 87 | $66,288 | 87.88% |
| Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | 84 | $77,327 | 87.50% |
| Veterinary Services | 83 | $73,795 | 88.30% |
| Computer And Computer Peripheral Equipment And Software Merchant Wholesalers | 80 | $75,159 | 86.96% |
| Electric Power Distribution | 80 | $90,235 | 90.91% |
| General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers | 80 | $89,495 | 90.91% |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | 79 | $92,809 | 91.86% |
| Financial Transactions Processing Reserve And Clearinghouse Activities | 79 | $85,325 | 91.86% |
| Offices Of Physicians Mental Health Specialists | 76 | $147,319 | 91.57% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 6 | $71,403 | 26.09% |
| Other Individual And Family Services | 6 | $62,702 | 28.57% |
| Bolt Nut Screw Rivet And Washer Manufacturing | 6 | $108,912 | 30.00% |
| Industrial Building Construction | 5 | $90,555 | 25.00% |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | 5 | $82,942 | 25.00% |
| Turned Product And Screw Nut And Bolt Manufacturing | 5 | $101,666 | 25.00% |
| Boat Building | 5 | $85,630 | 26.32% |
| Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction | 5 | $82,385 | 26.32% |
| Surveying And Mapping Except Geophysical Services | 5 | $72,817 | 26.32% |
| Hog And Pig Farming | 5 | $23,088 | 26.32% |
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 $74,073. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $100,819.