| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valeo North America Inc | 390 | $89,237 | 92.20% |
| Optimal Cae Inc | 389 | $74,281 | 92.40% |
| Altair Engineering Inc | 381 | $79,240 | 91.15% |
| The Dow Chemical Company | 372 | $86,121 | 89.86% |
| Marvel Technologies Inc | 372 | $64,676 | 90.29% |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us Corporation | 368 | $70,305 | 89.98% |
| Michigan Technological University | 361 | $64,061 | 88.70% |
| Cogent Integrated Business Solutions Inc | 358 | $64,217 | 89.28% |
| Indepth Engineering Solutions Llc | 355 | $74,263 | 88.97% |
| Hinduja Tech Inc | 346 | $71,178 | 86.93% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroa Farms Inc | 11 | $27,832 | 100.00% |
| Almar Orchards Llc | 11 | $31,718 | 100.00% |
| Rajzer Farms Llc | 11 | $31,943 | 100.00% |
| Stahl Harvest Company | 11 | $32,879 | 100.00% |
| Evans Brothers Fruit Company | 11 | $32,940 | 100.00% |
| Richard Hoffman Landscaping Inc | 11 | $28,545 | 100.00% |
| All Crop Farms Llc | 10 | $32,564 | 100.00% |
| Alta Citrus Llc | 10 | $29,125 | 100.00% |
| Northern Farm Market Llc | 10 | $31,988 | 100.00% |
| D And K Harvesting Inc | 10 | $24,235 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umlaut Inc | 39 | $73,570 | 39.80% |
| Jrd Systems Inc | 38 | $86,410 | 39.18% |
| Msx Americas Inc | 38 | $81,746 | 39.58% |
| Pma Consultants Llc | 38 | $80,750 | 40.00% |
| Rite Aid Corporation | 36 | $5,749,308 | 39.13% |
| A123 Systems Llc | 36 | $99,597 | 40.00% |
| Uwm | 36 | $84,490 | 40.00% |
| Zf North America Inc | 34 | $78,899 | 37.78% |
| Autodesk Inc | 33 | $93,520 | 37.50% |
| Toyota Motor Engineering Mfg North America Inc | 32 | $91,424 | 37.21% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices Of All Other Health Practitioners | 14 | $81,283 | 87.50% |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 14 | $82,539 | 87.50% |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 13 | $75,325 | 81.25% |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | 13 | $73,821 | 81.25% |
| Outpatient Mental Health And Substance Abuse Centers | 13 | $94,104 | 86.67% |
| Truck Trailer Manufacturing | 13 | $57,184 | 86.67% |
| Heating Equipment Except Warm Air Furnaces Manufacturing | 13 | $57,957 | 86.67% |
| Machinery Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 13 | $71,082 | 86.67% |
| Aerospace Product And Parts Manufacturing | 13 | $55,710 | 86.67% |
| Miscellaneous Intermediation | 13 | $63,825 | 86.67% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty Salons | 3 | $36,844 | 75.00% |
| Glass Product Manufacturing Made Of Purchased Glass | 3 | $108,035 | 75.00% |
| All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing | 3 | $85,946 | 75.00% |
| Speed Changer Industrial High Speed Drive And Gear Manufacturing | 3 | $126,658 | 75.00% |
| Home Centers | 3 | $93,364 | 75.00% |
| Tax Preparation Services | 3 | $102,745 | 75.00% |
| Rv Recreational Vehicle Parks And Campgrounds | 2 | $29,390 | 50.00% |
| All Other Legal Services | 2 | $48,724 | 50.00% |
| Warm Air Heating And Air Conditioning Equipment And Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 2 | $102,087 | 66.67% |
| Plastics Packaging Materials And Unlaminated Film And Sheet Manufacturing | 2 | $115,336 | 66.67% |
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.