H-1B salaries in El Paso, TX
Based on 365 certified H-1B filings in the El Paso, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$96,970
Middle 50%$72k–$145k
vs. national median−21%comparison median $122,699
Filings365FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,000 |
| 25th | $72,000 |
| 50th (median) | $96,970 |
| 75th | $145,000 |
| 90th | $287,955 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $82,278 | $58,614 | $141,009 | 170 |
| FY2021 | $78,894 | $65,377 | $131,379 | 176 |
| FY2022 | $86,216 | $61,646 | $118,148 | 160 |
| FY2023 | $94,000 | $70,641 | $151,143 | 171 |
| FY2024 | $87,298 | $64,314 | $130,000 | 163 |
| FY2025 | $93,500 | $70,211 | $137,540 | 206 |
| FY2026 | $97,500 | $77,610 | $149,068 | 159 |
Cost of living
El Paso's median H-1B salary of $96,970 is worth about $107,800 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$969Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (El Paso, TX HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,146Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (El Paso, TX HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)89.9Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$107,800Median 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer | $90,000 | 26 |
| Software Engineer | $110,822 | 25 |
| High School Teacher | $53,560 | 22 |
| Civil Engineer | $81,500 | 18 |
| Physician | $575,000 | 18 |
| Medical School Professor | $122,687 | 17 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $84,973 | 16 |
| Engineering Professor | $102,208 | 15 |
| Computer Science Professor | $108,286 | 11 |