H-1B salaries in Iowa, IA
Based on 628 certified H-1B filings in the Iowa City, IA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$84,800
Middle 50%$69.4k–$183k
vs. national median−31%comparison median $122,699
Filings628FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,965 |
| 25th | $69,400 |
| 50th (median) | $84,800 |
| 75th | $183,014 |
| 90th | $325,449 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $76,600 | $63,000 | $100,608 | 289 |
| FY2021 | $76,969 | $62,000 | $117,862 | 292 |
| FY2022 | $71,552 | $60,393 | $106,010 | 307 |
| FY2023 | $76,000 | $64,300 | $116,000 | 301 |
| FY2024 | $86,519 | $68,964 | $190,000 | 314 |
| FY2025 | $84,800 | $69,400 | $195,000 | 345 |
| FY2026 | $86,149 | $69,597 | $143,166 | 283 |
Cost of living
Iowa's median H-1B salary of $84,800 is worth about $92,700 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,002Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,180Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)91.5Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$92,700Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesIA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioner | $78,800 | 95 |
| Medical Scientist | $69,400 | 53 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $261,000 | 41 |
| Anesthesiologist | $370,042 | 33 |
| Medical School Professor | $112,000 | 31 |
| Radiologist | $338,163 | 25 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $62,232 | 17 |
| Pediatrician | $230,000 | 17 |
| Dentist | $132,601 | 16 |
| Business Professor | $195,000 | 14 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $45,945 | 14 |
| Software Engineer | $96,000 | 12 |