H-1B salaries in Columbia, MO
Based on 412 certified H-1B filings in the Columbia, MO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$79,999
Middle 50%$59.6k–$128.2k
vs. national median−35%comparison median $122,699
Filings412FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $50,149 |
| 25th | $59,563 |
| 50th (median) | $79,999 |
| 75th | $128,185 |
| 90th | $253,604 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,900 | $54,372 | $116,791 | 178 |
| FY2021 | $72,005 | $50,715 | $127,500 | 184 |
| FY2022 | $58,739 | $45,053 | $101,371 | 172 |
| FY2023 | $62,526 | $50,538 | $88,608 | 170 |
| FY2024 | $60,000 | $51,293 | $93,335 | 211 |
| FY2025 | $70,000 | $56,451 | $111,506 | 234 |
| FY2026 | $87,375 | $65,438 | $150,000 | 178 |
Cost of living
Columbia's median H-1B salary of $79,999 is worth about $89,400 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$959Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Columbia, MO HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,076Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Columbia, MO HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)89.4Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$89,400Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesMO: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Professor | $230,725 | 62 |
| Data Scientist | $88,720 | 28 |
| Biological Technician | $50,000 | 27 |
| Software Engineer | $85,651 | 22 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $55,000 | 21 |
| Engineering Professor | $76,700 | 12 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $258,820 | 12 |
| Physician | $71,074 | 12 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $58,200 | 12 |
| Biochemist | $56,028 | 10 |
| Medical Scientist | $57,335 | 10 |