H-1B salaries in Bloomington, IN
Based on 419 certified H-1B filings in the Bloomington, IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$96,600
Middle 50%$76.8k–$125k
vs. national median−21%comparison median $122,699
Filings419FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,863 |
| 25th | $76,796 |
| 50th (median) | $96,600 |
| 75th | $125,000 |
| 90th | $230,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,007 | $61,110 | $95,851 | 140 |
| FY2021 | $77,647 | $62,125 | $99,612 | 178 |
| FY2022 | $82,306 | $69,007 | $115,000 | 187 |
| FY2023 | $81,445 | $66,929 | $102,871 | 222 |
| FY2024 | $89,863 | $70,134 | $120,184 | 186 |
| FY2025 | $96,512 | $80,000 | $133,000 | 253 |
| FY2026 | $96,800 | $74,448 | $121,323 | 166 |
Cost of living
Bloomington's median H-1B salary of $96,600 is worth about $101,600 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,096Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Bloomington, IN HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,252Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Bloomington, IN HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)95.1Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$101,600Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesIN: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $95,056 | 48 |
| Business Professor | $180,970 | 33 |
| Data Scientist | $88,000 | 27 |
| Physician | $357,500 | 24 |
| Industrial Engineer | $91,395 | 23 |
| Medical School Professor | $115,000 | 13 |
| Computer Science Professor | $120,000 | 12 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $79,992 | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,482 | 10 |