H-1B pay in Michigan
50,031 certified positions (worksite state), FY2023–FY2026.
50,031
certified positions
$102,000
Median pay
$84,800
25th pct
$125,000
75th pct
$149,704
90th pct
$70,700
10th pct
Estimates from public U.S. Department of Labor records — wages are
employer-attested offered wages, not verified salaries paid; counts are filings, not
people. Not legal, financial, or career advice. See our
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Data: DOL filings FY2023–FY2026 (through June 2026) · Page updated October 2026
$91,021
Median prevailing wage
$70,700$102,000 median$149,704
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 4.5%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 14,964 | $130,936 |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 6,609 | $103,210 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 3,208 | $109,886 |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 2,246 | $117,726 |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 2,077 | $105,000 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 1,797 | $101,234 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 1,665 | $120,016 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 1,239 | $104,125 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 990 | $90,210 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 791 | $175,282 |
| Nanosystems Engineers 17-2199 | 725 | $119,283 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | 683 | $139,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 648 | $192,724 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 19-1042 | 525 | $72,720 |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 460 | $106,560 |