H-1B salaries in Michigan, IN
Based on 45 certified H-1B filings in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$85,197
Middle 50%$71.2k–$140k
vs. national median−31%comparison median $122,699
Filings45FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,315 |
| 25th | $71,219 |
| 50th (median) | $85,197 |
| 75th | $140,000 |
| 90th | $322,400 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,500 | $73,759 | $119,895 | 22 |
| FY2021 | $76,190 | $66,344 | $119,669 | 22 |
| FY2022 | $87,063 | $76,473 | $202,250 | 14 |
| FY2023 | $89,933 | $69,534 | $125,736 | 16 |
| FY2024 | $87,000 | $72,426 | $124,946 | 21 |
| FY2025 | $83,200 | $70,164 | $112,975 | 24 |
| FY2026 | $94,307 | $71,656 | $165,000 | 21 |
Cost of living
Michigan's median H-1B salary of $85,197 is worth about $92,900 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,031Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Michigan City-La Porte, IN MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,245Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Michigan City-La Porte, IN MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)91.7Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$92,900Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesIN: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $66,000 | 10 |