H-1B salaries in Springfield, MO
Based on 254 certified H-1B filings in the Springfield, MO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$96,400
Middle 50%$74k–$137.6k
vs. national median−21%comparison median $122,699
Filings254FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $73,990 |
| 50th (median) | $96,400 |
| 75th | $137,600 |
| 90th | $239,200 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $94,000 | $68,058 | $204,284 | 82 |
| FY2021 | $72,369 | $61,000 | $130,754 | 148 |
| FY2022 | $128,228 | $81,047 | $208,000 | 102 |
| FY2023 | $102,792 | $73,000 | $208,000 | 126 |
| FY2024 | $94,903 | $70,514 | $158,250 | 108 |
| FY2025 | $96,150 | $70,633 | $131,500 | 134 |
| FY2026 | $99,258 | $76,424 | $189,727 | 120 |
Cost of living
Springfield's median H-1B salary of $96,400 is worth about $108,800 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$913Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Springfield, MO HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,113Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Springfield, MO HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)88.6Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$108,800Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesMO: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $85,000 | 59 |
| Physician | $239,200 | 32 |
| Data Scientist | $94,682 | 13 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $85,411 | 12 |
| Accountant | $63,286 | 10 |