H-1B salaries in Asheville, NC
Based on 143 certified H-1B filings in the Asheville, NC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$92,888
Middle 50%$71.2k–$117.7k
vs. national median−24%comparison median $122,699
Filings143FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,121 |
| 25th | $71,230 |
| 50th (median) | $92,888 |
| 75th | $117,676 |
| 90th | $210,400 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $77,480 | $70,803 | $100,672 | 45 |
| FY2021 | $74,460 | $61,316 | $107,024 | 59 |
| FY2022 | $76,000 | $61,917 | $94,527 | 55 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $58,720 | $100,000 | 71 |
| FY2024 | $87,464 | $65,000 | $140,000 | 73 |
| FY2025 | $96,223 | $71,640 | $123,826 | 78 |
| FY2026 | $91,187 | $69,139 | $112,000 | 65 |
Cost of living
Asheville's median H-1B salary of $92,888 is worth about $96,300 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,714Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Asheville, NC MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,866Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Asheville, NC MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)96.5Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$96,300Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesNC: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $112,514 | 19 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $91,041 | 16 |
| Physician | $332,800 | 13 |
| Industrial Engineer | $93,000 | 11 |