Michigan's H1B market is uniquely shaped by the automotive industry's rapid electrification and software transformation. Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis collectively sponsor thousands of H1B petitions annually for software engineers, EV engineers, and autonomous vehicle specialists. Ann Arbor's tech cluster — anchored by the University of Michigan — adds Google, Microsoft, and startup hiring to a state experiencing significant technology sector growth.
Key fact: Ford, GM, and Stellantis are spending a combined $150+ billion on EV and software transformation through 2026, driving unprecedented software and electrical engineering H1B demand.
| Employer | Avg Wage |
|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | $118,000 |
| General Motors | $115,000 |
| Stellantis (formerly FCA) | $112,000 |
| Google (Ann Arbor) | $158,000 |
| Aptiv (auto tech) | $122,000 |
| Magna International | $108,000 |
| Waymo (autonomous) | $168,000 |
Source: DOL LCA disclosure data, FY2024. Sorted by H1B filing volume.
| Job Title | Avg Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $112,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $108,000 |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $118,000 |
| Data Scientist | $122,000 |
| Autonomous Vehicle Engineer | $145,000 |
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