H-1B Salary in Michigan, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Michigan (FY2019–2026).58,736 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Michigan.
Filing Volume Trend, Michigan
Top H-1B Roles in Michigan
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 13,924 | $111K | MI detail → |
| Mechanical Engineers | 6,332 | $102K | MI detail → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 3,527 | $95K | MI detail → |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,930 | $110K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 2,168 | $96K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,669 | $100K | Salary data → |
| Automotive Engineers | 1,652 | $107K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 1,618 | $95K | Salary data → |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,328 | $100K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 1,312 | $110K | MI detail → |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,043 | $107K | MI detail → |
| Computer Programmers | 990 | $80K | Salary data → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 918 | $151K | Salary data → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 832 | $159K | Salary data → |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 796 | $115K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Michigan
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Michigan (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Michigan
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for Michigan, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 7,733 | 7,178 | $90K |
| Farmington Hills | 6,321 | 5,657 | $88K |
| Detroit | 3,791 | 3,479 | $95K |
| Southfield | 3,561 | 3,178 | $87K |
| Ann Arbor | 2,483 | 2,296 | $88K |
| Auburn Hills | 2,280 | 2,148 | $97K |
| Novi | 2,147 | 2,010 | $96K |
| Warren | 1,619 | 1,576 | $103K |
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.