| 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.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | 1,953 | $63,092 | 90.25% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,815 | $85,691 | 88.11% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 1,742 | $63,180 | 91.40% |
| Database Administrators | 1,625 | $71,773 | 88.80% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,595 | $57,792 | 93.06% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 1,474 | $64,499 | 90.15% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,472 | $118,982 | 90.86% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 1,394 | $125,752 | 87.07% |
| Automotive Engineers | 1,321 | $88,471 | 83.45% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,267 | $123,956 | 88.17% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 4 | $29,058 | 8.00% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 3 | $37,655 | 6.82% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 3 | $26,503 | 6.98% |
| Animal Breeders | 3 | $41,198 | 7.50% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3 | $36,608 | 7.69% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 2 | $38,480 | 5.26% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 2 | $43,451 | 5.26% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 2 | $34,216 | 5.71% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 2 | $40,456 | 5.71% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 1 | $36,067 | 3.03% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 205 | $122,396 | 66.56% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 188 | $1,046,669 | 67.87% |
| Computer Programmers | 182 | $71,715 | 71.09% |
| Internists, General | 157 | $77,368 | 67.38% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 137 | $70,707 | 62.56% |
| Sales Engineers | 132 | $91,713 | 61.40% |
| Statisticians | 129 | $63,635 | 73.71% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 93 | $65,257 | 64.14% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 86 | $61,390 | 60.56% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 81 | $140,818 | 61.36% |
| 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% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azox Inc | 7 | $44,399 | 87.50% |
| Avansys Inc | 7 | $62,332 | 87.50% |
| Geeksoft Llc | 7 | $56,398 | 87.50% |
| Jackson Dawson Communications | 7 | $61,271 | 87.50% |
| Us Home Health Care Inc | 7 | $54,221 | 87.50% |
| Systems Technology | 6 | $107,567 | 85.71% |
| Pharmacy 4 Less Llc | 6 | $93,982 | 85.71% |
| Inoac Interior Systems Llc | 6 | $108,559 | 85.71% |
| Evantage Services Inc | 6 | $98,658 | 85.71% |
| Recar Llc | 6 | $108,320 | 85.71% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 114 | $84,088 | 80.85% |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 113 | $93,589 | 84.33% |
| Semiconductor And Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 111 | $95,496 | 87.40% |
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 111 | $70,301 | 91.74% |
| Offices Of Lawyers | 110 | $65,815 | 91.67% |
| Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 109 | $83,379 | 91.60% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 107 | $66,232 | 89.92% |
| Motor Vehicle And Motor Vehicle Parts And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 103 | $89,101 | 88.79% |
| Commercial And Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | 102 | $92,955 | 87.93% |
| Commercial And Institutional Building Construction | 100 | $68,577 | 86.96% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Electronic Parts And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 27 | $101,221 | 87.10% |
| Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing | 27 | $73,530 | 87.10% |
| Iron And Steel Pipe And Tube Manufacturing From Purchased Steel | 27 | $73,452 | 93.10% |
| Limited Service Restaurants | 26 | $94,943 | 89.66% |
| Nursing Care Facilities Skilled Nursing Facilities | 25 | $59,719 | 89.29% |
| Industrial Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 25 | $79,980 | 89.29% |
| Instruments And Related Products Manufacturing For Measuring Displaying And Controlling Industrial Process Variables | 25 | $92,637 | 92.59% |
| Marketing Research And Public Opinion Polling | 24 | $72,309 | 88.89% |
| Architectural Engineering And Related Services | 24 | $68,469 | 88.89% |
| Roasted Nuts And Peanut Butter Manufacturing | 22 | $23,483 | 81.48% |
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.