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PERM Salaries in Michigan
PERM labor certifications for jobs located in Michigan, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 2,582
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $99,958
- Middle half $73,611 to $123,781
- Certified rate
- 94.6%
- 146 denied
- U.S. median offered
- $105,000
- All certified filings
Top employers for jobs in Michigan
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Motor Company | 123 | $90,355 |
| 2 | LLS, Inc | 102 | $23,275 |
| 3 | MAS, Inc | 67 | $23,275 |
| 4 | University of Michigan | 53 | $95,000 |
| 5 | HCL Global Systems, Inc. | 49 | $123,781 |
| 6 | Robert Bosch LLC | 43 | $122,803 |
| 7 | Aptiv | 34 | $108,055 |
| 8 | Clemens Food Group LLC | 34 | $36,712 |
| 9 | HTC Global Services, Inc. | 34 | $103,603 |
| 10 | Voyager Express Inc | 33 | $62,254 |
| 11 | Rocket Mortgage, LLC | 32 | $120,000 |
| 12 | KLA Corporation | 29 | $123,864 |
| 13 | Michigan State University | 28 | $87,362 |
| 14 | United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC | 27 | $115,000 |
| 15 | Altimetrik Corp. | 23 | $105,000 |
| 16 | Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. | 22 | $140,020 |
| 17 | KPIT Technologies Inc. | 21 | $112,570 |
| 18 | Akkodis, Inc. | 19 | $132,350 |
| 19 | Pentangle Tech Services LLC | 18 | $88,248 |
| 20 | Citadel Afc LLC. | 17 | $25,688 |
| 21 | Magna Electronics, Inc. | 17 | $88,712 |
| 22 | Henry Ford Health System | 16 | $106,219 |
| 23 | Meijer Great Lakes Limited Partnership | 16 | $134,550 |
| 24 | Dematic Corp. | 15 | $110,781 |
| 25 | Epitec, INC. | 14 | $112,320 |
Top occupations
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| # | Occupation | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Software Developers | 634 | $123,781 |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineers | 283 | $103,870 |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 181 | $23,275 |
| 4 | Industrial Engineers | 169 | $96,000 |
| 5 | Computer Systems Analysts | 109 | $122,803 |
| 6 | Electrical Engineers | 79 | $91,000 |
| 7 | Project Management Specialists | 61 | $109,516 |
| 8 | Engineers, All Other | 51 | $100,000 |
| 9 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 49 | $100,000 |
| 10 | Data Scientists | 48 | $98,054 |
| 11 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 46 | $117,452 |
| 12 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 39 | $61,627 |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 34 | $149,527 |
| 14 | Database Architects | 32 | $120,000 |
| 15 | Cooks, Restaurant | 30 | $37,500 |
| 16 | Personal Care Aides | 28 | $25,688 |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 26 | $134,888 |
| 18 | Sales Engineers | 26 | $127,899 |
| 19 | Civil Engineers | 24 | $77,083 |
| 20 | Accountants and Auditors | 22 | $95,500 |
| 21 | Animal Scientists | 19 | $37,918 |
| 22 | Slaughterers and Meat Packers | 19 | $36,712 |
| 23 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 18 | $34,694 |
| 24 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | 15 | $25,688 |
| 25 | Industrial Production Managers | 13 | $140,816 |
Cities in Michigan
Work locations with at least 3 certified filings
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| City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills | 236 | $114,691 |
| Troy | 228 | $107,411 |
| Detroit | 212 | $114,587 |
| Novi | 155 | $112,570 |
| Auburn Hills | 151 | $110,603 |
| Ann Arbor | 133 | $110,692 |
| Dearborn | 132 | $90,355 |
| Southfield | 122 | $114,846 |
| Plymouth | 101 | $105,000 |
| Livonia | 100 | $117,531 |
| Grand Rapids | 87 | $107,966 |
| Wixom | 63 | $107,411 |
| Holland | 47 | $66,000 |
| East Lansing | 41 | $82,280 |
| Coldwater | 35 | $36,712 |
| Farmington | 33 | $107,411 |
| Rochester Hills | 32 | $89,711 |
| Traverse City | 32 | $23,275 |
| Pontiac | 31 | $115,000 |
| Muskegon | 29 | $22,942 |
| Sterling Heights | 25 | $66,500 |
| Northville | 23 | $118,019 |
| Wyoming | 22 | $24,544 |
| Kalamazoo | 22 | $61,870 |
| Warren | 22 | $71,531 |
| Cadillac | 18 | $23,275 |
| Lansing | 14 | $96,772 |
| Brighton | 14 | $25,688 |
| Okemos | 13 | $120,000 |
| Harbor Springs | 12 | $34,694 |
| Benton Harbor | 11 | $91,686 |
| Portage | 10 | $98,691 |
| Romulus | 9 | $64,456 |
| Grayling | 8 | $23,442 |
| Midland | 8 | $111,114 |
| Lake City | 7 | $23,275 |
| Coopersville | 7 | $24,544 |
| Gladwin | 7 | $23,442 |
| Mount Pleasant | 7 | $40,498 |
| Gaylord | 7 | $23,442 |
| St. Joseph | 6 | $68,110 |
| Houghton | 6 | $94,500 |
| Battle Creek | 6 | $90,050 |
| Norton Shores | 6 | $22,942 |
| Cassopolis | 6 | $41,579 |
| Bingham Farms | 5 | $123,781 |
| Fremont | 5 | $24,544 |
| Madison Heights | 5 | $55,058 |
| Flint | 5 | $90,563 |
| North Muskegon | 5 | $22,942 |
| Riverview | 5 | $85,000 |
| Saginaw | 5 | $200,000 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 5 | $55,058 |
| Port Hope | 4 | $37,918 |
| Woodhaven | 4 | $30,930 |
| Parchment | 4 | $33,758 |
| Taylor | 4 | $122,054 |
| Three Rivers | 4 | $50,000 |
| Newaygo | 4 | $24,544 |
| Lake Orion | 4 | $100,880 |
Employers based in Michigan
By headquarters state on the filing, all work locations
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Labor Guys, LLC | 337 | $31,325 |
| 2 | GDI Services Inc. | 148 | $34,320 |
| 3 | Ford Motor Company | 129 | $90,355 |
| 4 | Sentech Services, Inc | 122 | $28,662 |
| 5 | LLS, Inc | 102 | $23,275 |
| 6 | MAS, Inc | 67 | $23,275 |
| 7 | University of Michigan | 53 | $95,000 |
| 8 | Hcl Global Systems INC | 49 | $123,781 |
| 9 | Robert Bosch LLC | 45 | $118,290 |
| 10 | Aptiv Corporation | 35 | $108,028 |
| 11 | Clemens Food Group LLC | 34 | $36,712 |
| 12 | Htc Global Services INC. | 34 | $103,603 |
| 13 | Voyager Express Inc | 33 | $62,254 |
| 14 | Rocket Mortgage, LLC | 32 | $120,000 |
| 15 | Michigan State University | 28 | $87,362 |
| 16 | United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC | 27 | $115,000 |
| 17 | Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. | 26 | $140,020 |
| 18 | Altimetrik Corp. | 23 | $105,000 |
| 19 | Populus Group LLC | 22 | $119,467 |
| 20 | KPIT Technologies, Inc. | 21 | $112,570 |
| 21 | Valeo North America, Inc. | 21 | $115,360 |
| 22 | Akkodis, Inc. | 19 | $132,350 |
| 23 | Ally Bank | 19 | $149,469 |
| 24 | Magna Electronics, Inc. | 18 | $89,534 |
| 25 | Pentangle Tech Services LLC | 18 | $88,248 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median PERM salary in Michigan?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for jobs in Michigan was $99,958 a year in FY 2026 through Q3.
- Which employer files the most PERM applications in Michigan?
- Ford Motor Company had the most certified filings for jobs in Michigan: 123.