Minneapolis had 1,413 certified H-1B LCA filings in FY2025, ranking #1 of 286 cities in MN, with an average offered wage of $115,047. Figures below are computed directly from DOL LCA disclosure records for filings with a worksite in Minneapolis itself.
1,413
Certified H-1B LCA filings, FY2025, #1 of 286 in MN
$115,047
Average offered wage, FY2025
6,827
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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis. Source: DOL LCA disclosure data.
| # | Company | Industry | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 155 | $86,449 |
| 2 | Target Enterprise, Inc. | , | 148 | $138,223 |
| 3 | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | Other Financial Investment Activities | 80 | $129,941 |
| 4 | TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 58 | $84,726 |
| 5 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 58 | $114,289 |
| 6 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 55 | $105,029 |
| 7 | U.S. Bank National Association | Depository Credit Intermediation | 31 | $125,636 |
| 8 | Accenture LLP | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 27 | $138,656 |
| 9 | Yinghua Academy | Elementary and Secondary Schools | 19 | $49,070 |
| 10 | INFOSYS LIMITED | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 19 | $95,719 |
| 11 | RBC Capital Markets LLC | Depository Credit Intermediation | 19 | $127,290 |
| 12 | UCare Minnesota | Insurance Carriers | 18 | $115,007 |
| 13 | Amazon.com Services LLC | Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | 18 | $148,967 |
| 14 | Chewy, Inc. | , | 16 | $166,050 |
| 15 | General Mills, Inc. | Grain and Oilseed Milling | 13 | $109,191 |
367 certified filings · average wage $101,781.
163 certified filings · average wage $85,985.
108 certified filings · average wage $129,019.
85 certified filings · average wage $134,554.
82 certified filings · average wage $112,948.
Percentiles computed directly from certified LCA filings with a worksite in Minneapolis. This reflects the actual spread of offered wages on file, not an official DOL prevailing-wage tier.
| Percentile | Offered Wage |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $83,564 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $106,579 |
| 75th percentile | $134,097 |
| 90th percentile | $158,208 |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for filings with a worksite in Minneapolis, MN, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Employer legal-entity spelling variants are grouped before counting.