H-1B salaries in Fresno, CA
Based on 419 certified H-1B filings in the Fresno, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$122,394
Middle 50%$86.2k–$206k
vs. national median−0%comparison median $122,699
Filings419FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $72,640 |
| 25th | $86,240 |
| 50th (median) | $122,394 |
| 75th | $205,982 |
| 90th | $325,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $108,961 | $77,917 | $208,000 | 148 |
| FY2021 | $100,735 | $72,252 | $162,151 | 184 |
| FY2022 | $96,450 | $75,000 | $165,000 | 201 |
| FY2023 | $125,004 | $85,134 | $210,000 | 169 |
| FY2024 | $103,293 | $84,852 | $180,000 | 193 |
| FY2025 | $114,223 | $82,448 | $186,750 | 226 |
| FY2026 | $130,000 | $96,000 | $239,200 | 193 |
Cost of living
Fresno's median H-1B salary of $122,394 is worth about $119,800 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,363Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Fresno, CA HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,685Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Fresno, CA HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)102.2Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$119,800Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesCA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $109,543 | 50 |
| Dentist | $195,000 | 47 |
| Physician | $326,049 | 23 |
| Civil Engineer | $93,954 | 21 |
| Pediatrician | $294,268 | 17 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $255,000 | 15 |
| Neurologist | $375,000 | 13 |
| Accountant | $88,000 | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,567 | 10 |