H-1B salaries in Abilene, TX
Based on 124 certified H-1B filings in the Abilene, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$94,682
Middle 50%$72.2k–$126.5k
vs. national median−23%comparison median $122,699
Filings124FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k$175k$200k$225k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,342 |
| 25th | $72,247 |
| 50th (median) | $94,682 |
| 75th | $126,459 |
| 90th | $189,200 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $64,280 | $42,989 | $91,204 | 26 |
| FY2021 | $47,840 | $45,760 | $86,121 | 23 |
| FY2022 | $108,040 | $52,000 | $164,250 | 26 |
| FY2023 | $63,066 | $47,500 | $94,661 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $63,648 | $54,030 | $101,543 | 23 |
| FY2025 | $85,000 | $67,080 | $106,080 | 53 |
| FY2026 | $100,000 | $73,549 | $137,985 | 71 |
Cost of living
Abilene's median H-1B salary of $94,682 is worth about $104,800 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,047Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Abilene, TX MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,310Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Abilene, TX MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)90.4Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$104,800Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesTX: noneSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager | $112,528 | 19 |
| Civil Engineer | $84,443 | 16 |
| Registered Nurse | $72,842 | 11 |