10 Highest-Paying Green Card Jobs
The highest-paying Green Card jobs are led by Physicians & Surgeons, Dentistry, and AI & Machine Learning, the three Green Card role categories with the highest median listed salaries. On Migrate Mate, Physicians & Surgeons pays the most, with a median listed salary of $304,000 as of October 28, 2026. These figures reflect the median of salaries listed by employers on the platform, they represent what employers are actively offering, not a guaranteed pay rate.
Which Green Card jobs pay the most?
Ranked by the median salary listed across live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate, updated October 28, 2026
How these salaries are calculated
Each role is ranked by the median salary listed across live Green Card jobs on Migrate Mate, not by any single top-paying listing. Using the median means one unusually high or mis-stated posting cannot distort the order, so the figures reflect what a typical role in each category actually pays. Salaries come from employer listings and update as the data refreshes. Exact pay is always set by the employer and shown on each listing.
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Physicians & Surgeons
Highest paid$304,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$203,000 – $443,000Listings analyzed501From live Green Card salaries on Migrate MatePhysicians & Surgeons is the highest-paying Green Card role on this list, with a median listed salary of $304,000 across 501 Green Card listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for physicians & surgeons nowOpen Physicians & Surgeons roles11,446 openSee all 11,446+ Green Card physicians & surgeons jobsApplyMedical Director, Hematology/OncologyMinneapolis, Minnesota · Remote · $248,500/yr - $373,000/yrApplyGeriatrics Outpatient Faculty - Assistant ProfessorPortland, Oregon · On-site · $275,000/yr - $306,559/yrApplyVice President, Clinical Quality & SafetyDenver, Colorado · On-site · $275,000/yr - $382,000/yr - 02
Dentistry
$300,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$215,000 – $375,000Listings analyzed664From live Green Card salaries on Migrate MateDentistry has a median listed Green Card salary of $300,000, across 664 Green Card listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for dentistry nowOpen Dentistry roles764 openSee all 764+ Green Card dentistry jobsApplyDentistJasper, Indiana · On-site · $200,000/yr - $300,000/yrApplyClinical Dental DirectorBrighton, Massachusetts · On-site · $200,000/yr - $400,000/yrApplyDentist - DDS / DMDMayfield, Kentucky · On-site · $300,000/yr - $450,000/yr - 03
AI & Machine Learning
$200,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$162,000 – $242,000Listings analyzed830From live Green Card salaries on Migrate MateAI & Machine Learning pays a median of $200,000, across 830 Green Card listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for ai & machine learning nowOpen AI & Machine Learning roles3,788 openSee all 3,788+ Green Card ai & machine learning jobsApplyAssociate Director, AI & Automation StrategyNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $141,500/yr - $268,500/yrApplyAI ArchitectNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $109,500/yr - $208,500/yrApplyAI & Machine Learning Engineering ConsultantNew York, New York · Hybrid · $128,400/yr - $200,600/yr Unlock every Green Card job in these roles
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Robotics Engineering
$195,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$158,000 – $220,000Listings analyzed227From live Green Card salaries on Migrate MateThe median listed Green Card salary for robotics engineering is $195,000, across 227 Green Card listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for robotics engineering nowOpen Robotics Engineering roles306 openSee all 306+ Green Card robotics engineering jobsApplySr. Mgr, Mechatronics EngineerFremont, California · Hybrid · $166,000/yr - $350,000/yrApplySr. System Development EngineerWestborough, Massachusetts · On-site · $151,200/yr - $204,600/yrApplyDeveloper Relations Manager RoboticsSanta Clara, California · On-site · $152,000/yr - $287,500/yr - 05
Solutions Architecture
$181,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$150,000 – $216,000Listings analyzed734From live Green Card salaries on Migrate MateSolutions Architecture shows a median listed salary of $181,000 across 734 Green Card listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for solutions architecture nowOpen Solutions Architecture roles2,097 openSee all 2,097+ Green Card solutions architecture jobsApplyServiceNow Enterprise Integration Delivery LeadNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $124,500/yr - $236,500/yrApplyAI & Machine Learning Engineering ConsultantNew York, New York · Hybrid · $125,500/yr - $261,600/yrApplySOLUTION ARCHITECT L2San Jose, California · On-site · $120,000/yr - $220,000/yr - 06
Product Management
$179,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$140,000 – $215,000Listings analyzed799From live Green Card salaries on Migrate MateProduct Management has a median listed Green Card salary of $179,000, across 799 Green Card listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for product management nowOpen Product Management roles5,698 openSee all 5,698+ Green Card product management jobsApplyDirector, POP DeploymentRemote · Remote · $115,940/yr - $180,070/yrApplyPrincipal Product ManagerSeaTac, Washington · On-site · $141,250/yr - $211,900/yrApplySenior Manager, Offer and Client ExperienceNew York, New York · On-site · $100,000/yr - $180,000/yr - 07
Software Engineering
$170,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$145,000 – $214,000Listings analyzed789From live Green Card salaries on Migrate MateSoftware Engineering pays a median of $170,000, across 789 Green Card listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for software engineering nowOpen Software Engineering roles15,199 openSee all 15,199+ Green Card software engineering jobsApplySenior Algorithm EngineerMilpitas, California · On-site · $136,300/yr - $199,900/yrApplyLead Software EngineerAtlanta, Georgia · On-site · $122,600/yr - $204,400/yrApplySenior System Software EngineerUtah · Hybrid · $168,000/yr - $322,000/yr See Green Card jobs across all 10 roles and thousands more
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Cloud & DevOps
$170,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$145,000 – $205,000Listings analyzed759From live Green Card salaries on Migrate MateThe median listed Green Card salary for cloud & devops is $170,000, across 759 Green Card listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for cloud & devops nowOpen Cloud & DevOps roles8,149 openSee all 8,149+ Green Card cloud & devops jobsApplyLead Software EngineerAtlanta, Georgia · On-site · $122,600/yr - $204,400/yrApplySenior Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site · $152,000/yr - $287,500/yrApplyAI ArchitectNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $109,500/yr - $208,500/yr - 09
Technical Program Management
$169,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$125,000 – $216,000Listings analyzed653From live Green Card salaries on Migrate MateTechnical Program Management shows a median listed salary of $169,000 across 653 Green Card listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for technical program management nowOpen Technical Program Management roles13,472 openSee all 13,472+ Green Card technical program management jobsApplyLead Software EngineerAtlanta, Georgia · On-site · $122,600/yr - $204,400/yrApplySenior System Software EngineerUtah · Hybrid · $168,000/yr - $322,000/yrApplyServiceNow Enterprise Integration Delivery LeadNorth Chicago, Illinois · On-site · $124,500/yr - $236,500/yr - 10
Cybersecurity
$160,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$133,000 – $200,000Listings analyzed724From live Green Card salaries on Migrate MateCybersecurity has a median listed Green Card salary of $160,000, across 724 Green Card listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for cybersecurity nowOpen Cybersecurity roles3,289 openSee all 3,289+ Green Card cybersecurity jobsApplySenior Adaptive Threat Simulation Red TeamerDenver, Colorado · On-site · $160,000/yr - $205,000/yrApplyRisk Consulting - Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) - ManagerSan Francisco, California · On-site · $144,900/yr - $290,100/yrApplyNext Frontier Cyber LeadHoboken, New Jersey · On-site · $150,000/yr - $337,500/yr
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Which Green Card jobs pay the most?
Physicians & Surgeons pays the most, with a median listed salary of $304,000 across 501 Green Card listings, followed by Dentistry ($300,000) and AI & Machine Learning ($200,000). The figures are the median of salaries listed on Migrate Mate for each role, updated July 2026.
Who qualifies for Green Card sponsorship?
Green Card eligibility depends on the category. Employment-based applicants typically qualify through EB-2, which requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability, or EB-3, which requires at least two years of experience for skilled worker roles. Most employment-based categories require the employer to complete PERM labor certification first. Family-based, refugee, diversity lottery, and special immigrant categories each have their own requirements. Citizens of countries with high demand, particularly India and China, face per-country backlogs that can significantly extend wait times.
Do these Green Card salaries include bonuses and equity?
No. Each figure is the base salary an employer listed on the job posting. Total compensation, including any bonus, equity, or overtime, is set per offer and usually sits on top of the listed base. Pay within a role also varies with seniority, specialization, and location, which is why the range around each median can be wide. Check the individual listing and confirm the full package with the employer.
How do I find a high-paying Green Card job?
The highest-paying Green Card roles concentrate in specialized technical and licensed professional fields where employers publish pay openly. Migrate Mate lists roles only from employers with a verified history of sponsoring work visas, so you can filter by role and see the salary each employer has listed. Focus on roles that match your background, since these roles are employer-sponsored for permanent residence and should match your qualifications, and compare the listed salaries across employers before you apply.