We now have Quarter 4 H1B visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 PERM visa FY 2023 data and Quarter 4 H2A visa FY 2023 data.
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Minnesota Foreign Labor Visa Stats (All Years)

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.

Top Occupations in Minnesota (All Years)

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Supply Chain Managers	20	$114,489	86.96%
Speech-Language Pathologists	20	$59,382	86.96%
Clergy	20	$37,268	86.96%
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	20	$137,548	90.91%
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	19	$58,927	86.36%
Purchasing Managers	19	$94,485	86.36%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	19	$62,963	90.48%
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	19	$50,342	90.48%
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	18	$71,087	90.00%
Mechatronics Engineers	17	$91,752	85.00%

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Occupation	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Optometrists	2	$74,038	33.33%
Chemists	2	$91,800	33.33%
Public Relations Specialists	2	$40,144	33.33%
Aerospace Engineers	2	$74,256	33.33%
Anesthesiologists	2	$55,256	33.33%
Personal Care Aides	2	$23,962	33.33%
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	2	$46,592	33.33%
Customer Service Representatives	2	$43,930	33.33%
Music Directors and Composers	2	$41,299	33.33%
Technical Writers	2	$72,935	33.33%

Minnesota Employees Over Time

Minnesota has been in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where 4,846 employees were hired. Minnesota peaked in 2018 with 9,407 employees, and has since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 1,110 in 2025.

Top Countries with Workers in Minnesota From PERM Program (All Years)

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%

Top Hiring Companies in Minnesota (All Years)

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Euro Football Inc	2	$28,662	66.67%
Interest For Others Foundation	2	$28,829	66.67%
International Montessori Academy Of Minnesota	2	$29,266	66.67%
Mn Chinese Day Care Learning Center	2	$33,446	66.67%
Roseville Area Schools Isd 623	2	$29,661	66.67%
Pub 500 Inc	2	$29,806	66.67%
Wagner Greenhouses Inc	2	$30,909	66.67%
Sirsi Corporation	2	$33,218	66.67%
August Schell Brewing Company	2	$40,619	66.67%
First Lutheran Church	2	$33,894	66.67%

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Company	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Top Industries in Minnesota (All Years)

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Electric Power Transmission Control And Distribution	24	$80,104	88.89%
Ornamental And Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing	24	$60,563	88.89%
Health And Welfare Funds	24	$120,721	88.89%
Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing	24	$82,027	88.89%
Motor Vehicle Supplies And New Parts Merchant Wholesalers	23	$77,073	85.19%
Offices Of Optometrists	23	$108,166	85.19%
Other Social Advocacy Organizations	23	$71,884	88.46%
Pharmacy Benefit Management And Other Third Party Administration Of Insurance And Pension Funds	23	$96,790	88.46%
Consumer Lending	22	$91,804	88.00%
Open End Investment Funds	22	$91,214	88.00%

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %

Industry	# of Jobs	Avg Wage	Approval %
Beauty Salons	5	$49,847	83.33%
Graphic Design Services	5	$37,240	83.33%
Adhesive Manufacturing	5	$92,327	83.33%
Aircraft Manufacturing	5	$77,542	83.33%
Religious Organizations	5	$57,562	83.33%
In Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing	5	$90,696	83.33%
Architectural Engineering And Related Services	5	$73,230	83.33%
Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing	5	$84,078	83.33%
Medical Laboratories	4	$85,535	66.67%
Credit Unions	4	$73,247	66.67%

Minnesota Wage Comparison to Other States (All Years)

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.