| 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 29,700 | $77,219 | 89.84% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 18,993 | $78,137 | 88.07% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 18,009 | $67,941 | 89.95% |
| Computer Programmers | 9,704 | $58,083 | 90.04% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 7,591 | $80,294 | 87.93% |
| Electrical Engineers | 6,956 | $81,345 | 88.92% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 6,576 | $66,703 | 91.14% |
| Physical Therapists | 3,245 | $67,180 | 86.28% |
| Industrial Engineers | 3,132 | $77,340 | 86.14% |
| Management Analysts | 1,995 | $72,484 | 91.85% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1,759 | $32,337 | 362.68% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 405 | $30,558 | 235.47% |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 279 | $33,503 | 187.25% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 45 | $38,980 | 33.09% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 38 | $32,730 | 30.16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | 35 | $55,903 | 29.41% |
| Nursery Workers | 15 | $30,163 | 13.51% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 11 | $34,832 | 10.48% |
| Construction Laborers | 5 | $37,378 | 7.25% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers | 5 | $31,466 | 8.06% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 4,304 | $412,284 | 116.73% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1,848 | $172,686 | 157.54% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,532 | $373,223 | 138.89% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 855 | $504,948 | 79.39% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 541 | $81,843 | 67.29% |
| Electrical Engineers | 452 | $82,456 | 67.97% |
| Database Administrators | 340 | $582,263 | 58.62% |
| Industrial Engineers | 335 | $525,232 | 78.09% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 247 | $85,235 | 61.44% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 233 | $115,100 | 63.66% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 69 | $83,266 | 41.57% |
| Nepal | 67 | $66,864 | 46.53% |
| United Kingdom | 58 | $86,816 | 44.62% |
| Australia | 51 | $82,701 | 41.80% |
| France | 50 | $94,994 | 43.86% |
| Taiwan | 48 | $72,220 | 42.86% |
| Iran | 44 | $74,409 | 39.29% |
| Italy | 43 | $94,804 | 46.74% |
| Egypt | 38 | $82,155 | 41.76% |
| Venezuela | 32 | $52,770 | 36.36% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University School Of Medicine | 25 | $54,444 | 86.21% |
| International Automotive Components Group North America Inc | 25 | $75,413 | 86.21% |
| Trinity Health Michigan | 25 | $53,120 | 86.21% |
| Pax International Company Inc | 25 | $57,520 | 86.21% |
| Forest Hills Public Schools | 25 | $48,147 | 86.21% |
| Sageone Inc | 25 | $56,096 | 86.21% |
| Leapers Inc | 25 | $52,028 | 89.29% |
| Epeople Technologies Inc | 25 | $66,936 | 89.29% |
| Agility Health Inc | 25 | $56,501 | 89.29% |
| Farmers Group Inc | 25 | $70,622 | 89.29% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Choice Home Health Inc | 1 | $42,099 | 25.00% |
| Flex N Gate 9 Mile Road Llc | 1 | $68,869 | 25.00% |
| Kidney Specialists Of Michigan | 1 | $77,563 | 25.00% |
| Valeo Climate Control Corp | 1 | $80,018 | 25.00% |
| Rels Mgmt Company Llc | 1 | $76,336 | 25.00% |
| Premier Cardiology Pc | 1 | $129,314 | 25.00% |
| Nalara Corp | 1 | $91,166 | 25.00% |
| Allcare Dental Dentures Of Mi Pc | 1 | $114,525 | 25.00% |
| Karens School Of Dance | 1 | $37,606 | 25.00% |
| Psychological Assets Pc | 1 | $42,307 | 25.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized Freight Except Used Goods Trucking Local | 9 | $79,539 | 90.00% |
| Interior Design Services | 9 | $40,752 | 90.00% |
| Convention And Trade Show Organizers | 9 | $79,213 | 90.00% |
| Computer Training | 9 | $82,910 | 90.00% |
| Alumina And Aluminum Production And Processing | 9 | $76,639 | 90.00% |
| Security Systems Services Except Locksmiths | 9 | $67,330 | 90.00% |
| Other Metal Valve And Pipe Fitting Manufacturing | 9 | $91,074 | 90.00% |
| All Other Amusement And Recreation Industries | 9 | $43,723 | 90.00% |
| Oil And Gas Extraction | 9 | $88,809 | 100.00% |
| Motion Picture And Video Production | 8 | $49,083 | 88.89% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing | 2 | $76,970 | 100.00% |
| Flooring Contractors | 2 | $69,222 | 100.00% |
| Military Armored Vehicle Tank And Tank Component Manufacturing | 2 | $97,272 | 100.00% |
| Automotive Body Paint Interior And Glass Repair | 2 | $39,853 | 100.00% |
| Elevator And Moving Stairway Manufacturing | 1 | $124,842 | 50.00% |
| Metal And Mineral Except Petroleum Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $150,738 | 50.00% |
| All Other Travel Arrangement And Reservation Services | 1 | $167,918 | 50.00% |
| Machine Shops Turned Product And Screw Nut And Bolt Manufacturing | 1 | $115,482 | 50.00% |
| Beverage Manufacturing | 1 | $71,739 | 50.00% |
| Institutional Furniture Manufacturing | 1 | $113,194 | 50.00% |
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.