H-1B salaries in Utica, NY
Based on 297 certified H-1B filings in the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$72,000
Middle 50%$45.4k–$99.5k
vs. national median−41%comparison median $122,699
Filings297FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $39,146 |
| 25th | $45,425 |
| 50th (median) | $72,000 |
| 75th | $99,549 |
| 90th | $166,705 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $86,320 | $69,430 | $104,348 | 73 |
| FY2021 | $72,509 | $68,138 | $96,775 | 81 |
| FY2022 | $83,033 | $69,465 | $109,500 | 102 |
| FY2023 | $85,792 | $63,705 | $103,155 | 104 |
| FY2024 | $35,360 | $35,360 | $78,750 | 351 |
| FY2025 | $87,000 | $61,271 | $112,160 | 154 |
| FY2026 | $64,584 | $43,742 | $89,440 | 143 |
Cost of living
Utica's median H-1B salary of $72,000 is worth about $77,700 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$946Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Utica-Rome, NY MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,210Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Utica-Rome, NY MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)92.7Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$77,700Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesNY: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,742 | 81 |
| Software Engineer | $89,440 | 36 |
| Industrial Engineer | $91,923 | 14 |
| Physical Therapist | $63,107 | 13 |
| Physician | $322,500 | 10 |