Detroit had 1,031 certified H-1B LCA filings in FY2025, ranking #3 of 423 cities in MI, with an average offered wage of $116,344. Figures below are computed directly from DOL LCA disclosure records for filings with a worksite in Detroit itself.
1,031
Certified H-1B LCA filings, FY2025, #3 of 423 in MI
$116,344
Average offered wage, FY2025
5,032
Total certified filings tracked, FY2021–2026
Every H1B employer must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) certified by the DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification before USCIS can approve an H1B petition. Figures on this page cover filings with a worksite in Detroit itself, nearby suburbs and satellite offices file under their own city name and are not included here.
Ranked by certified LCA filing volume for worksites in Detroit. Source: DOL LCA disclosure data.
| # | Company | Industry | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Ford Health System | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 106 | $138,672 |
| 2 | WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 59 | $92,082 |
| 3 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Insurance Carriers | 54 | $118,635 |
| 4 | Tata Technologies, Inc. | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 41 | $97,390 |
| 5 | Rocket Mortgage, LLC | Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 39 | $109,297 |
| 6 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 36 | $135,002 |
| 7 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 35 | $129,254 |
| 8 | Amazon.com Services LLC | Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | 25 | $144,423 |
| 9 | American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. | Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 24 | $136,004 |
| 10 | New Paradigm for Education | Elementary and Secondary Schools | 24 | $56,658 |
| 11 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 23 | $105,170 |
| 12 | Detroit Diesel Corporation | Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 19 | $115,773 |
| 13 | LGC Global, Inc. | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 17 | $86,039 |
| 14 | Intellibee, Inc. | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 17 | $93,987 |
| 15 | University of Detroit Mercy | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 17 | $89,655 |
234 certified filings · average wage $102,009.
125 certified filings · average wage $143,883.
98 certified filings · average wage $140,338.
78 certified filings · average wage $92,434.
61 certified filings · average wage $126,922.
Percentiles computed directly from certified LCA filings with a worksite in Detroit. This reflects the actual spread of offered wages on file, not an official DOL prevailing-wage tier.
| Percentile | Offered Wage |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $83,242 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,000 |
| 75th percentile | $132,132 |
| 90th percentile | $175,000 |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for filings with a worksite in Detroit, MI, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Employer legal-entity spelling variants are grouped before counting.