Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Minnesota 2026
Based on 638 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Minnesota (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $113K. See national Data Scientist data →
Wage Level Breakdown, Minnesota
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 95 | 15.4% | ~8% |
| Level II | 191 | 30.9% | ~22% |
| Level III | 147 | 23.8% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 185 | 29.9% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in Minnesota
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 211 | $120K |
| Rochester | 74 | $106K |
| Eden Prairie | 38 | $115K |
| St. Paul | 30 | $125K |
| Richfield | 26 | $128K |
| Brooklyn Park | 24 | $106K |
| Bloomington | 20 | $116K |
| Plymouth | 14 | $126K |
| Eagan | 12 | $111K |
| Maple Grove | 12 | $115K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Target Enterprise, Inc. | 89 | $119K |
| Mayo Clinic | 37 | $112K |
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | 23 | $132K |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 21 | $129K |
| General Mills, Inc. | 20 | $117K |
| MAYO CLINIC | 13 | $102K |
| 3M Company | 12 | $152K |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | 11 | $95K |
| Mayo Clinic | 9 | $113K |
| Blue Water Financial Technologies Services, LLC | 8 | $94K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend, Minnesota
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 119 | $108K |
| FY2023 | 127 | $118K |
| FY2024 | 191 | $118K |
| FY2025 | 179 | $120K |
| FY2026 | 22 | $128K |
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Minnesota
Beyond H-1B, employers across all roles in Minnesota filed 16,450 PERM green-card petitions (15,238 certified) in DOL disclosure data 2007–2026, with a median offered wage of $92K. PERM (ETA-9089) is a separate DOL process from the H-1B LCA data above and isn't broken out by role in DOL's disclosure files. See full Minnesota state data →
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Minnesota. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.