Minnesota's H1B market is anchored by healthcare technology and retail technology — two sectors where the state punches significantly above its population weight. UnitedHealth Group and Optum alone account for nearly a quarter of state H1B filings. Target's technology campus in Minneapolis is one of the largest retail engineering operations in the US, while 3M and Medtronic drive significant R&D and technology H1B demand.
Key fact: UnitedHealth Group and Optum combined make Minnesota the #1 state for healthcare technology H1B sponsorship, with over 1,100 petitions annually from the health insurance and analytics giant.
| Employer | Avg Wage |
|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group | $118,000 |
| Optum (UHG subsidiary) | $122,000 |
| Target Corporation | $128,000 |
| 3M | $112,000 |
| Medtronic | $118,000 |
| Best Buy | $108,000 |
| US Bank (US Bancorp) | $115,000 |
Source: DOL LCA disclosure data, FY2024. Sorted by H1B filing volume.
| Job Title | Avg Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $108,000 |
| Data Scientist | $118,000 |
| Health IT Analyst | $108,000 |
| Data Engineer | $112,000 |
| Product Manager | $122,000 |
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