H-1B Salaries in Minnesota
6,415 filings across 61 cities
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary in Minnesota is $111,653 — 8% below the national median of $121,514.
Section 1
$111,653
Average
6,415
Filings
61
Cities
$55,826–$223,306
Range
Top Cities in Minnesota
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $116,488 | 1,695 |
| Rochester | $122,516 | 507 |
| Eden Prairie | $113,752 | 431 |
| Richfield | $132,853 | 289 |
| Saint Paul | $103,866 | 258 |
| Bloomington | $112,208 | 251 |
| St. Paul | $112,021 | 242 |
| Minnetonka | $105,864 | 218 |
| Hopkins | $109,718 | 216 |
| Plymouth | $112,023 | 215 |
| Eagan | $109,165 | 170 |
| Mounds View | $109,823 | 133 |
| Fridley | $95,006 | 123 |
| Brooklyn Park | $110,658 | 105 |
| Maple Grove | $114,827 | 103 |
Section 2
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | $139,008 | 436 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | $106,613 | 337 |
| University of Minnesota | $83,827 | 269 |
| Target Enterprise, Inc. | $138,420 | 237 |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | $85,403 | 203 |
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | $156,800 | 156 |
| U.S. Bank National Association | $127,107 | 142 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | $126,783 | 137 |
| Accenture LLP | $130,044 | 117 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | $128,284 | 104 |
Top Roles in Minnesota
| Job Title | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $109,470 | 175 |
| Software Developer | $105,210 | 141 |
| Architect | $85,194 | 106 |
| Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $107,628 | 103 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $135,445 | 100 |
| Clinical Resident | $79,829 | 96 |
| Research Fellow | $65,714 | 84 |
| Assistant Professor | $105,700 | 81 |
| Lead Engineer | $148,666 | 76 |
| Research Associate | $81,311 | 55 |
Other States
Section 3
See also: prevailing wage in Minnesota — H-1B wage levels and the DOL wage floor vs actual salaries.