Prevailing Wage in Michigan
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 15,281 certified filings in Michigan
$74,624Median Prevailing Wage
$112,599Avg. Actual Salary
+15%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
15,281Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Michigan is $74,624 across 15,281 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 15% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Michigan
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 2,602 | $68,536 |
| Level II | 5,884 | $88,234 |
| Level III | 3,041 | $105,810 |
| Level IV | 3,241 | $125,362 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Michigan: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 631 | $96,867 | $102,478 |
| Software Engineer | 621 | $98,248 | $105,982 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 271 | $117,345 | $131,526 |
| Assistant Professor | 231 | $72,664 | $106,253 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 194 | $56,085 | $67,848 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 173 | $86,456 | $91,369 |
| Data Engineer | 105 | $94,466 | $101,170 |
| Architect | 94 | $82,315 | $83,567 |
| Physical Therapist | 82 | $80,754 | $83,410 |
| Design Engineer | 80 | $80,995 | $90,257 |
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