H-1B salaries in Altoona, PA
Based on 53 certified H-1B filings in the Altoona, PA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$300,000
Middle 50%$72.2k–$345k
vs. national median+145%comparison median $122,699
Filings53FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,962 |
| 25th | $72,180 |
| 50th (median) | $300,000 |
| 75th | $345,000 |
| 90th | $467,360 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $270,000 | $75,109 | $270,000 | 25 |
| FY2021 | $111,350 | $71,288 | $408,750 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $210,000 | $76,665 | $270,000 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $142,000 | $68,953 | $256,000 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $300,000 | $92,484 | $450,000 | 13 |
| FY2025 | $91,450 | $71,307 | $300,000 | 26 |
| FY2026 | $345,000 | $141,086 | $345,000 | 27 |
Cost of living
Altoona's median H-1B salary of $300,000 is worth about $335,200 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$959Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Altoona, PA MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,151Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Altoona, PA MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)89.5Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$335,200Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesPA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | $345,000 | 23 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $71,307 | 10 |