H-1B Salary in Minnesota, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Minnesota (FY2019–2026).27,250 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Minnesota.
Filing Volume Trend, Minnesota
Top H-1B Roles in Minnesota
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 6,002 | $119K | MN detail → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 2,212 | $95K | Salary data → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 1,923 | $108K | MN detail → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,558 | $104K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 932 | $101K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 913 | $109K | MN detail → |
| Mechanical Engineers | 697 | $96K | MN detail → |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 609 | $75K | Salary data → |
| Computer Programmers | 607 | $95K | Salary data → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 513 | $172K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 448 | $118K | MN detail → |
| Physicians, All Other | 431 | $160K | MN detail → |
| Industrial Engineers | 401 | $98K | Salary data → |
| Electrical Engineers | 399 | $101K | Salary data → |
| Accountants and Auditors | 383 | $82K | MN detail → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Minnesota
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Minnesota (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Minnesota
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 Minnesota, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 4,197 | 3,914 | $102K |
| Eden Prairie | 1,224 | 1,168 | $100K |
| Bloomington | 812 | 769 | $93K |
| St. Paul | 668 | 632 | $88K |
| Richfield | 624 | 609 | $114K |
| Eagan | 541 | 500 | $90K |
| Minnetonka | 504 | 469 | $92K |
| Plymouth | 502 | 458 | $93K |
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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.