H-1B salaries in Mobile, AL
Based on 264 certified H-1B filings in the Mobile, AL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$98,284
Middle 50%$78.4k–$162.1k
vs. national median−20%comparison median $122,699
Filings264FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $66,000 |
| 25th | $78,448 |
| 50th (median) | $98,284 |
| 75th | $162,125 |
| 90th | $289,274 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $97,162 | $70,950 | $207,775 | 68 |
| FY2021 | $105,269 | $72,738 | $220,000 | 78 |
| FY2022 | $95,000 | $71,822 | $220,000 | 85 |
| FY2023 | $103,950 | $85,002 | $223,750 | 90 |
| FY2024 | $100,253 | $77,865 | $168,160 | 124 |
| FY2025 | $102,523 | $80,000 | $203,601 | 136 |
| FY2026 | $91,526 | $74,630 | $136,650 | 128 |
Cost of living
Mobile's median H-1B salary of $98,284 is worth about $111,600 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$981Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Mobile, AL MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,139Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Mobile, AL MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)88.1Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$111,600Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesAL: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | $300,000 | 25 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,000 | 21 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $108,165 | 18 |
| Software Engineer | $103,500 | 18 |
| Pediatrician | $250,000 | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $95,202 | 13 |
| Network Administrator | $61,059 | 10 |