H-1B salaries in Roanoke, VA
Based on 213 certified H-1B filings in the Roanoke, VA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$95,014
Middle 50%$75k–$130k
vs. national median−23%comparison median $122,699
Filings213FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,688 |
| 25th | $75,005 |
| 50th (median) | $95,014 |
| 75th | $130,000 |
| 90th | $239,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $83,356 | $73,861 | $111,941 | 192 |
| FY2021 | $87,500 | $78,842 | $114,229 | 103 |
| FY2022 | $91,662 | $74,105 | $114,129 | 116 |
| FY2023 | $93,500 | $80,000 | $123,760 | 89 |
| FY2024 | $86,104 | $72,738 | $120,000 | 130 |
| FY2025 | $91,000 | $73,008 | $122,840 | 120 |
| FY2026 | $100,384 | $75,733 | $142,875 | 93 |
Cost of living
Roanoke's median H-1B salary of $95,014 is worth about $101,500 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,250Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Roanoke, VA HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,464Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Roanoke, VA HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)93.6Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$101,500Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesVA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $105,498 | 19 |
| Industrial Engineer | $92,750 | 16 |
| Electrical Engineer | $109,470 | 15 |
| Registered Nurse | $75,046 | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $82,326 | 13 |
| Medical Scientist | $71,344 | 10 |
| Physician | $341,427 | 10 |