H-1B salaries in Scranton, PA
Based on 223 certified H-1B filings in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$86,009
Middle 50%$71k–$112.7k
vs. national median−30%comparison median $122,699
Filings223FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,128 |
| 25th | $71,010 |
| 50th (median) | $86,009 |
| 75th | $112,695 |
| 90th | $234,273 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $72,218 | $63,398 | $88,629 | 306 |
| FY2021 | $78,270 | $66,144 | $93,558 | 181 |
| FY2022 | $85,000 | $73,750 | $115,000 | 184 |
| FY2023 | $87,194 | $67,850 | $142,170 | 140 |
| FY2024 | $91,833 | $73,081 | $164,900 | 107 |
| FY2025 | $85,000 | $70,519 | $125,882 | 134 |
| FY2026 | $92,082 | $71,722 | $109,491 | 89 |
Cost of living
Scranton's median H-1B salary of $86,009 is worth about $91,900 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,106Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,363Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)93.6Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$91,900Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesPA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | $234,273 | 27 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $92,082 | 24 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $70,519 | 22 |
| Software Engineer | $106,000 | 21 |
| Industrial Engineer | $78,000 | 13 |
| Registered Nurse | $83,200 | 10 |