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Report: California, Washington, Oregon report highest H-1B salaries
Median H-1B wages exceed $167,000 in California, Washington, and Oregon, driven by demand for tech and specialty healthcare roles amid regulatory changes, Manifest Law reports.
- Using Department of Labor data from early 2025, Manifest Law found median H-1B wages of $167,534 in California, $157,600 in Washington and $138,086 in Oregon.
- Data for small metros reveal Parkersburg, West Virginia , Beckley, West Virginia and Jacksonville, North Carolina , which may be linked to healthcare sector demand, the report found.
- Technology employers, meanwhile, show 12 of the top 15 highest-paying spots, with San Jose, California $184,772, Seattle, Washington $158,691, Portland, Oregon $139,744, and Roku, Netflix, Airbnb and Nvidia among top firms.
- Federal proposals to raise prevailing wages and the September $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump may raise employer costs and deter employers who hire H-1B workers, Manifest Law said.
- Longer term, the report suggests Manifest Law predicted H-1B visas will remain prevalent in healthcare industries and specialty physician roles amid long domestic training pipelines, while looming regulatory changes could push employers toward automation and renewals.
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