Prevailing Wage in Minnesota
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 6,820 certified filings in Minnesota
$92,616Median Prevailing Wage
$113,794Avg. Actual Salary
+14%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
6,820Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Minnesota is $92,616 across 6,820 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 14% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Minnesota
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1,218 | $65,728 |
| Level II | 2,419 | $90,210 |
| Level III | 1,248 | $110,157 |
| Level IV | 1,243 | $131,186 |
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 Minnesota: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 221 | $103,306 | $108,982 |
| Software Developer | 183 | $100,940 | $103,999 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 143 | $125,365 | $134,090 |
| Manager JC50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 125 | $106,938 | $107,254 |
| Architect | 124 | $85,850 | $86,247 |
| Clinical Resident | 96 | $73,740 | $79,828 |
| Assistant Professor | 86 | $71,363 | $108,242 |
| Research Fellow | 84 | $60,754 | $65,713 |
| Lead Engineer | 78 | $139,888 | $146,070 |
| Special Education Teacher | 73 | $62,952 | $73,519 |
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