H-1B salaries in Salem, OR
Based on 163 certified H-1B filings in the Salem, OR metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$115,648
Middle 50%$92k–$162.1k
vs. national median−6%comparison median $122,699
Filings163FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,925 |
| 25th | $92,000 |
| 50th (median) | $115,648 |
| 75th | $162,050 |
| 90th | $376,812 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,806 | $77,813 | $99,757 | 109 |
| FY2021 | $90,011 | $82,285 | $128,750 | 102 |
| FY2022 | $86,000 | $79,000 | $110,822 | 61 |
| FY2023 | $93,998 | $82,000 | $128,877 | 76 |
| FY2024 | $95,000 | $90,000 | $116,142 | 78 |
| FY2025 | $104,000 | $90,000 | $145,500 | 83 |
| FY2026 | $125,250 | $99,752 | $166,825 | 80 |
Cost of living
Salem's median H-1B salary of $115,648 is worth about $111,600 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,294Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Salem, OR MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,692Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Salem, OR MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)103.6Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$111,600Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesOR: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $115,752 | 49 |
| QA Engineer | $84,250 | 16 |
| Physician | $385,877 | 11 |