H-1B salaries in Ithaca, NY
Based on 400 certified H-1B filings in the Ithaca, NY metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$88,002
Middle 50%$70.5k–$139.3k
vs. national median−28%comparison median $122,699
Filings400FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,232 |
| 25th | $70,450 |
| 50th (median) | $88,002 |
| 75th | $139,305 |
| 90th | $226,796 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $67,852 | $55,026 | $109,603 | 202 |
| FY2021 | $82,000 | $57,868 | $106,003 | 223 |
| FY2022 | $72,050 | $59,468 | $114,355 | 218 |
| FY2023 | $82,000 | $62,000 | $129,250 | 247 |
| FY2024 | $78,786 | $65,510 | $126,176 | 219 |
| FY2025 | $88,910 | $68,864 | $138,000 | 260 |
| FY2026 | $87,430 | $72,607 | $142,219 | 140 |
Cost of living
Ithaca's median H-1B salary of $88,002 is worth about $85,200 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,427Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Ithaca, NY MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,709Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Ithaca, NY MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)103.3Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$85,200Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesNY: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $76,000 | 25 |
| Business Professor | $226,699 | 17 |
| Engineering Professor | $132,021 | 16 |
| Veterinarian | $51,000 | 15 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $138,000 | 13 |
| Data Scientist | $84,448 | 12 |
| Medical School Professor | $170,000 | 12 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $62,232 | 11 |
| Art and Music Professor | $73,223 | 10 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $70,450 | 10 |
| Food Scientist | $71,463 | 10 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $221,452 | 10 |
| Physician | $316,252 | 10 |