| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 106 | $71,336 | 79.10% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 106 | $53,488 | 80.92% |
| Microbiologists | 105 | $46,734 | 82.03% |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 104 | $61,383 | 83.20% |
| Exercise Physiologists | 102 | $43,519 | 81.60% |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 102 | $66,623 | 85.00% |
| Economists | 101 | $69,814 | 84.17% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 98 | $55,200 | 85.22% |
| Purchasing Managers | 95 | $96,348 | 82.61% |
| Veterinarians | 95 | $70,912 | 83.33% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | 11 | $159,952 | 33.33% |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 11 | $53,493 | 33.33% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 11 | $94,413 | 34.38% |
| Bakers | 11 | $31,890 | 34.38% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 11 | $44,803 | 34.38% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 11 | $49,873 | 34.38% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 10 | $49,821 | 31.25% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 10 | $58,918 | 31.25% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 10 | $52,187 | 32.26% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 10 | $95,262 | 32.26% |
| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemsoft Llc | 7 | $65,437 | 87.50% |
| Zf Steering Systems Llc | 7 | $84,484 | 87.50% |
| Schaeffler Transmission Llc | 7 | $96,066 | 87.50% |
| Cobasys Llc | 7 | $65,425 | 87.50% |
| Vantage Corporation | 7 | $75,421 | 87.50% |
| Fry Inc | 7 | $72,506 | 87.50% |
| Zoller Inc | 7 | $68,815 | 87.50% |
| Empower Professionals Inc | 7 | $75,153 | 87.50% |
| Magna Modular Systems Llc | 7 | $72,660 | 87.50% |
| Sohanit Inc | 7 | $71,184 | 87.50% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Accounting Services | 51 | $64,101 | 86.44% |
| Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 51 | $75,561 | 86.44% |
| Wiring Device Manufacturing | 50 | $78,775 | 84.75% |
| Rubber And Plastics Hoses And Belting Manufacturing | 50 | $78,313 | 84.75% |
| Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing | 50 | $100,031 | 86.21% |
| Electric Bulk Power Transmission And Control | 50 | $92,489 | 87.72% |
| Urethane And Other Foam Product Except Polystyrene Manufacturing | 49 | $76,791 | 85.96% |
| Hotels Except Casino Hotels And Motels | 48 | $57,644 | 84.21% |
| Media Representatives | 48 | $91,312 | 84.21% |
| All Other Electrical Equipment And Component Manufacturing | 48 | $87,132 | 87.27% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Apparatus And Equipment Wiring Supplies And Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 12 | $82,361 | 92.31% |
| Petrochemical Manufacturing | 11 | $93,439 | 84.62% |
| Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing | 11 | $82,805 | 84.62% |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 11 | $60,923 | 84.62% |
| Computer And Electronic Product Manufacturing | 11 | $87,262 | 84.62% |
| Electromedical And Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing | 11 | $93,568 | 91.67% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 11 | $94,648 | 91.67% |
| Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities | 11 | $72,533 | 91.67% |
| Other Heavy And Civil Engineering Construction | 11 | $77,397 | 91.67% |
| Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | 11 | $83,760 | 91.67% |
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.