Table 2
Mackinac County, Michigan top 5 H-2B occupations in 2020: Average certified H-2B wage by occupation vs average statewide wage and employer savings
| Rank (by jobs certified) | SOC code | Occupation title | H-2B jobs requested | H-2B jobs certified | H-2B average hourly wage | OES average hourly wage in Michigan | Employer average hourly wage savings | Percent saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37-2012 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 326 | 314 | $11.61 | $12.94 | $1.33 | 11.4% |
| 2 | 35-3031 | Waiters and Waitresses | 172 | 170 | $12.33 | $12.67 | $0.34 | 2.8% |
| 3 | 35-2014 | Cooks, Restaurant | 126 | 121 | $11.87 | $13.54 | $1.67 | 14.1% |
| 4 | 35-2021 | Food Preparation Workers | 122 | 118 | $11.30 | $12.89 | $1.59 | 14.1% |
| 5 | 35-9021 | Dishwashers | 86 | 80 | $9.93 | $11.47 | $1.54 | 15.5% |
| Total in top 5 | 832 | 803 |
Note: All values are in 2020 dollars.
Source: EPI analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2020) and of H-2B fiscal 2020 disclosure data from the Office of Foreign Labor Certification's Performance Data, available at: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance
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