| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102,495 | 91.98% | $78,213 | H-1B |
| 5,771 | 5.18% | $367,019 | PERM |
| 2,563 | 2.30% | $31,037 | H-2A |
| 605 | 0.54% | $89,798 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Minnesota has seen a total of 111,434 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Minnesota is the H-1B visa with 102,495 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 91.98% of Minnesota's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 5,771 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 5.18% of Minnesota's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 17,865 | $85,450 | 91.15% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 14,139 | $74,753 | 93.03% |
| Computer Programmers | 8,850 | $62,655 | 90.34% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 7,114 | $67,359 | 92.31% |
| Management Analysts | 1,685 | $72,229 | 90.74% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1,682 | $77,160 | 92.83% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,617 | $92,709 | 89.68% |
| Web Developers | 1,384 | $58,267 | 98.58% |
| Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | 1,254 | $102,386 | 90.15% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 1,238 | $54,225 | 91.30% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 1,176 | $32,138 | 207.04% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 487 | $32,236 | 204.62% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 214 | $32,305 | 94.27% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 134 | $30,792 | 85.90% |
| Construction Laborers | 49 | $40,147 | 58.33% |
| Nursery Workers | 34 | $30,354 | 50.00% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15 | $52,324 | 25.86% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 14 | $35,411 | 28.57% |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 6 | $32,649 | 12.24% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 4 | $41,985 | 9.52% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Applications | 1,052 | $882,460 | 92.28% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 296 | $736,614 | 73.63% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 207 | $89,721 | 74.73% |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 137 | $109,831 | 67.82% |
| Nursing Assistants | 119 | $31,429 | 58.91% |
| Industrial Engineers | 106 | $83,509 | 57.61% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 95 | $76,802 | 73.64% |
| Animal Scientists | 93 | $44,606 | 84.55% |
| Electrical Engineers | 88 | $84,976 | 92.63% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 88 | $84,408 | 100.00% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,189 | $580,291 | 48.00% |
| Mexico | 251 | $53,381 | 51.43% |
| China | 217 | $72,320 | 54.52% |
| Philippines | 187 | $1,236,840 | 52.68% |
| Canada | 108 | $102,133 | 38.71% |
| Nepal | 105 | $65,294 | 42.86% |
| Brazil | 67 | $46,591 | 36.41% |
| South Korea | 61 | $68,442 | 44.53% |
| Pakistan | 49 | $3,413,578 | 36.84% |
| South Africa | 32 | $54,671 | 34.41% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mypave Llc | 9 | $43,463 | 81.82% |
| Christensen Farms Feedlots Inc | 9 | $46,728 | 81.82% |
| St Johns University | 9 | $46,355 | 81.82% |
| St Cloud Area School District 742 | 9 | $38,928 | 81.82% |
| The Alliance Inc | 9 | $48,442 | 81.82% |
| Arthur J Gallagher Service Company Llc | 9 | $65,950 | 90.00% |
| L And T Technology Services Ltd | 9 | $50,407 | 90.00% |
| Quantronic Corporation | 9 | $61,145 | 90.00% |
| The Scoular Company | 9 | $84,894 | 90.00% |
| Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288 | 9 | $49,179 | 90.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Window And Door Manufacturing | 84 | $94,563 | 90.32% |
| Water Supply And Irrigation Systems | 80 | $106,121 | 87.91% |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | 79 | $76,103 | 86.81% |
| Other Management Consulting Services | 76 | $78,146 | 85.39% |
| Software Publishers | 75 | $110,099 | 85.23% |
| Electronic Connector Manufacturing | 73 | $90,363 | 87.95% |
| Other Business Service Centers Including Copy Shops | 73 | $87,841 | 90.12% |
| Research And Development In Biotechnology Except Nanobiotechnology | 70 | $80,793 | 86.42% |
| Insurance Agencies And Brokerages | 68 | $71,162 | 85.00% |
| Computer And Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 66 | $77,499 | 86.84% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Equipment And Supplies Except Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $24,045 | 100.00% |
| Jewelry Watch Precious Stone And Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $23,899 | 100.00% |
| Administrative And Support Services | 1 | $30,618 | 100.00% |
| Other Animal Food Manufacturing | 1 | $36,067 | 100.00% |
| Commercial And Industrial Machinery And Equipment Except Automotive And Electronic Repair And Maintenance | 1 | $55,786 | 100.00% |
| Lawn And Garden Equipment And Supplies Retailers | 1 | $29,952 | 100.00% |
| Fruit And Vegetable Retailers | 1 | $23,769 | 100.00% |
| Building Material And Garden Equipment And Supplies Dealers | 1 | $29,952 | 100.00% |
| Farm And Garden Machinery And Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 1 | $38,480 | 100.00% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 17 | $69,374 | 80.95% |
| Other Scientific And Technical Consulting Services | 17 | $78,306 | 80.95% |
| Relay And Industrial Control Manufacturing | 17 | $89,407 | 85.00% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 17 | $98,054 | 89.47% |
| Advertising Agencies | 17 | $85,438 | 89.47% |
| Electronic Computer Manufacturing | 17 | $80,598 | 94.44% |
| Computer Training | 16 | $78,146 | 88.89% |
| Other Chemical And Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | 16 | $93,518 | 88.89% |
| Travel Agencies | 16 | $92,914 | 88.89% |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | 16 | $156,197 | 94.12% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Minnesota to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Minnesota over all years is $78,213. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.