| 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% |
| Bakers | 11 | $31,890 | 34.38% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 11 | $94,413 | 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% |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 10 | $42,765 | 31.25% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 10 | $49,821 | 31.25% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 10 | $52,187 | 32.26% |
| Compliance Officers | 10 | $62,558 | 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kpk Technologies Inc | 97 | $72,772 | 90.65% |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 97 | $86,586 | 90.65% |
| Ritestep Rehab Solutionsllc | 96 | $58,381 | 89.72% |
| Sterling Software Inc | 95 | $72,356 | 88.79% |
| Aisin Technical Center Of America Inc | 95 | $75,035 | 88.79% |
| Edward W Sparrow Hospital Association | 95 | $105,809 | 89.62% |
| Control Tec Llc | 94 | $86,573 | 89.52% |
| Llamasoft Inc | 94 | $75,817 | 89.52% |
| Thinc Systems Inc | 93 | $60,845 | 88.57% |
| Data Solutions Inc | 93 | $58,360 | 89.42% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers Acres Orchard Company Llc | 2 | $38,480 | 100.00% |
| Ebifanio Alvarez | 2 | $24,898 | 100.00% |
| Hamlin Farms | 2 | $23,702 | 100.00% |
| Allegan County Ag Association Llc | 2 | $37,274 | 100.00% |
| Overlook Harvesting Michigan Llc Mi Great Lakes | 2 | $49,577 | 100.00% |
| George Goodfellow Orchards Llc | 2 | $23,487 | 100.00% |
| Tmn Llc | 2 | $37,960 | 100.00% |
| Schultzs Fruitridge Farm Inc | 2 | $31,294 | 100.00% |
| Alta Citrus Llc Apples 2 | 2 | $34,018 | 100.00% |
| Jake Martin Farm | 2 | $37,274 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novisys Llc | 6 | $79,248 | 28.57% |
| Federalmogul Motorparts Llc | 6 | $102,291 | 28.57% |
| Meritor Electric Vehicles Llc | 6 | $109,814 | 28.57% |
| Dana Automotive Systems Group Llc | 6 | $99,341 | 28.57% |
| Rocket Homes Real Estate Llc | 6 | $112,760 | 28.57% |
| John Channing Enterprises Inc Dba Brightstar Car | 6 | $24,149 | 28.57% |
| Diwo Inc | 6 | $94,307 | 28.57% |
| Itek People Inc | 5 | $80,804 | 23.81% |
| Aetna Life Insurance Company | 5 | $72,072 | 23.81% |
| Cordys Inc | 5 | $89,344 | 23.81% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile And Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 3,403 | $92,692 | 99.21% |
| Offices Of Physical Occupational And Speech Therapists And Audiologists | 2,365 | $64,791 | 85.56% |
| Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services | 1,593 | $83,022 | 92.29% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 1,451 | $123,275 | 87.04% |
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 1,410 | $94,725 | 84.79% |
| Temporary Help Services | 1,324 | $76,424 | 83.27% |
| Management Consulting Services | 1,277 | $70,933 | 90.31% |
| Home Health Care Services | 1,230 | $63,917 | 92.97% |
| Offices Of Certified Public Accountants | 1,221 | $69,503 | 94.07% |
| Other Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 1,065 | $77,054 | 83.66% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Noncitrus Fruit Farming | 66 | $31,503 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 63 | $30,992 | 100.00% |
| Other Vegetable Except Potato And Melon Farming | 61 | $28,591 | 100.00% |
| Noncitrus Fruit And Tree Nut Farming | 58 | $33,360 | 100.00% |
| Agriculture Forestry Fishing And Hunting | 42 | $32,564 | 100.00% |
| Nursery And Floriculture Production | 42 | $32,431 | 100.00% |
| Soil Preparation Planting And Cultivating | 41 | $31,120 | 100.00% |
| Berry Except Strawberry Farming | 27 | $32,989 | 100.00% |
| Apiculture | 25 | $30,135 | 100.00% |
| Oilseed And Grain Combination Farming | 21 | $34,366 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Electrical And Electronic Equipment Manufacturing | 360 | $95,985 | 100.00% |
| Temporary Help Services | 355 | $4,539,190 | 100.00% |
| Major Household Appliance Manufacturing | 345 | $80,950 | 100.00% |
| Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services | 327 | $75,965 | 100.00% |
| Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 324 | $77,204 | 100.00% |
| Offices Of Physicians Except Mental Health Specialists | 324 | $97,666 | 100.00% |
| Motor Vehicle Seating And Interior Trim Manufacturing | 245 | $95,371 | 100.00% |
| Direct Health And Medical Insurance Carriers | 231 | $84,189 | 100.00% |
| Janitorial Services | 180 | $23,698 | 100.00% |
| Employment Services | 165 | $79,655 | 93.75% |
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.