Immigration Specialist Salary
Average Immigration Specialist Salary
$76,948 yearlyTo create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More
How much does an Immigration Specialist make?
Immigration specialists make $76,948 per year on average, or $36.99 per hour, in the United States. Immigration specialists on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $39,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $151,000.
Location impacts how much an immigration specialist can expect to make. Immigration specialists make the most in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
Highest Paying States For Immigration Specialists
The darker areas on the map show where immigration specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Immigration Specialist average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $141,903 | $68.22 | 120 |
| 2 | New York | $120,340 | $57.86 | 192 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $118,670 | $57.05 | 146 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $120,631 | $58.00 | 91 |
| 5 | Vermont | $111,865 | $53.78 | 9 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $119,452 | $57.43 | 20 |
| 7 | Illinois | $96,325 | $46.31 | 138 |
| 8 | Arizona | $97,509 | $46.88 | 61 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $96,477 | $46.38 | 56 |
| 10 | Alaska | $95,261 | $45.80 | 14 |
| 11 | Michigan | $96,956 | $46.61 | 69 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $86,372 | $41.52 | 20 |
| 13 | California | $98,708 | $47.46 | 411 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $116,985 | $56.24 | 7 |
| 15 | Virginia | $95,799 | $46.06 | 106 |
| 16 | Texas | $91,120 | $43.81 | 211 |
| 17 | Mississippi | $90,866 | $43.69 | 19 |
| 18 | Maryland | $99,171 | $47.68 | 61 |
| 19 | Oregon | $93,308 | $44.86 | 40 |
| 20 | Washington | $86,532 | $41.60 | 103 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $88,229 | $42.42 | 97 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $90,727 | $43.62 | 9 |
| 23 | Colorado | $84,246 | $40.50 | 95 |
| 24 | Iowa | $84,663 | $40.70 | 28 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $86,788 | $41.73 | 21 |
| 26 | Georgia | $80,904 | $38.90 | 147 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $78,410 | $37.70 | 18 |
| 28 | Missouri | $81,108 | $38.99 | 57 |
| 29 | Delaware | $85,101 | $40.91 | 10 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $83,286 | $40.04 | 32 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $79,678 | $38.31 | 75 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $84,921 | $40.83 | 8 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $82,319 | $39.58 | 63 |
| 34 | Ohio | $80,445 | $38.68 | 50 |
| 35 | Florida | $72,022 | $34.63 | 310 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $67,452 | $32.43 | 13 |
| 37 | Nevada | $75,608 | $36.35 | 15 |
| 38 | Alabama | $76,225 | $36.65 | 22 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $70,162 | $33.73 | 27 |
| 40 | Utah | $72,745 | $34.97 | 22 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $72,599 | $34.90 | 21 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $71,066 | $34.17 | 31 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $50,170 | $24.12 | 10 |
| 44 | Montana | $64,637 | $31.08 | 13 |
| 45 | Indiana | $70,828 | $34.05 | 38 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $69,314 | $33.32 | 15 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $71,320 | $34.29 | 10 |
| 48 | Maine | $67,952 | $32.67 | 9 |
| 49 | Idaho | $67,556 | $32.48 | 8 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $64,699 | $31.11 | 4 |
| 51 | Kansas | $65,769 | $31.62 | 11 |
Highest Paying Cities For Immigration Specialists
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $148,875 | $71.57 |
| 2 | Albany, NY | $123,353 | $59.30 |
| 3 | New Haven, CT | $121,341 | $58.34 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $120,481 | $57.92 |
| 5 | Concord, NH | $117,935 | $56.70 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $105,026 | $50.49 |
| 7 | Arlington, VA | $101,231 | $48.67 |
| 8 | Annapolis, MD | $99,081 | $47.64 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $97,656 | $46.95 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor, MI | $96,789 | $46.53 |
| 11 | Memphis, TN | $96,088 | $46.20 |
| 12 | Dallas, TX | $92,688 | $44.56 |
| 13 | Seattle, WA | $88,562 | $42.58 |
| 14 | Philadelphia, PA | $88,377 | $42.49 |
| 15 | Baton Rouge, LA | $87,039 | $41.85 |
Immigration Specialist Salary Details
What is an Immigration Specialist's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $151,000 | $12,583 | $73 |
| 75th Percentile | $109,000 | $9,083 | $52 |
| Average | $76,948 | $6,412 | $37 |
| 25th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $118,390 | $9,866 | $56.92 | 2,897 |
| Attorney At Law | $122,285 | $10,190 | $58.79 | 7,025 |
| Housing Counselor | $97,941 | $8,162 | $47.09 | 33,639 |
| Staff Attorney | $90,013 | $7,501 | $43.28 | 75,402 |
| Attorney | $86,966 | $7,247 | $41.81 | 10,991 |
| Document Review Attorney | $84,725 | $7,060 | $40.73 | 9,393 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Immigration Specialists The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft | $140,977 | $67.78 | |
| 2 | Johnson & Johnson | $137,789 | $66.24 | 2 |
| 3 | Amazon | $114,285 | $54.94 | 13 |
| 4 | Mount Sinai Health System | $107,129 | $51.50 | |
| 5 | Fidelity Investments | $105,548 | $50.74 | |
| 6 | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | $95,781 | $46.05 | |
| 7 | Metso | $87,644 | $42.14 | |
| 8 | TalentBurst | $87,182 | $41.91 | 1 |
| 9 | ICONMA | $86,220 | $41.45 | 2 |
| 10 | BigCommerce | $81,103 | $38.99 | 2 |
| 11 | DRW | $79,018 | $37.99 | 1 |
| 12 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $78,187 | $37.59 | 11 |
| 13 | Colorado State Express | $78,175 | $37.58 | 5 |
| 14 | Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts | $76,948 | $36.99 | |
| 15 | University of Florida | $76,948 | $36.99 | |
| 16 | Lucid Motors | $76,948 | $36.99 | |
| 17 | Horizon Pharma USA, Inc. | $76,948 | $36.99 | |
| 18 | New York State Restaurant Association | $76,948 | $36.99 | |
| 19 | State of Colorado | $76,503 | $36.78 | |
| 20 | Align Technology | $76,213 | $36.64 |
How Much Do Immigration Specialists Make In Different Industries?
Here are some examples of how much an immigration specialist salaries can based on different industries:
The finance industry pays immigration specialists an average salary of $110,283
The professional industry pay $108,525
The lowest paying industry for immigration specialists is the government industry. Immigration specialists in this industry earn an average salary of $71,872
Highest Paying Industries For Immigration Specialists
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $110,283 | $53.02 |
| 2 | Professional | $108,525 | $52.18 |
| 3 | Technology | $82,973 | $39.89 |
| 4 | Government | $71,872 | $34.55 |
High Paying Immigration Specialist Jobs
Immigration Specialist Salary Trends
Immigration Specialist Salary By Experience Level
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | $44,700 | $21.47 |
| Mid Level | $53,900 | $25.91 |
| Senior Level | $113,000 | $54.34 |
Average Immigration Specialist Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Immigration Specialist Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,900 | $36.99 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $74,500 | $35.84 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | $73,300 | $35.24 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | $72,300 | $34.76 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | $71,600 | $34.44 | +2.0% |
Recently Added Immigration Specialist Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York State Civil Service | Immigrant Workers Specialist 1 | Rochester, NY | 04/25/2022 | $60,069 |
| University of Florida | Immigration Specialist I | Gainesville, FL | 04/14/2022 | $44,704 |
| Hermandad Mexicana Nacional | Immigration Specialist | Ione, CA | 04/11/2022 | $37,566 |
| Catholic Community Services | MRS Immigration Specialist | Salt Lake City, UT | 04/09/2022 | $40,697 |
| Yodlee (Envestnet) | Senior Global Mobility & Immigration Specialist | Berwyn, PA | 04/07/2022 | $66,000 |
| New York State Civil Service | Immigrant Workers Specialist 3 | Buffalo, NY | 04/01/2022 | $91,365 |
| Connexion Systems + Engineering | Global Mobility & Immigration Specialist | Boston, MA | 02/24/2022 | $62,610 |
| New York State Civil Service | Immigrant Community Specialist 1 | New York, NY | 02/17/2022 | $60,069 |
| Jeelani Law Firm, PLC | Business Immigration Specialist | Rolling Meadows, IL | 02/12/2022 | $51,500 |
| Jeelani Law Firm, PLC | Business Immigration Specialist | Rolling Meadows, IL | 02/09/2022 | $51,500 |
Immigration Specialist Salaries FAQs
What state pays Immigration Specialists the most?
Massachusetts pays Immigration Specialists the most in the United States, with an average salary of $141,903 per year, or $68.22 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an Immigration Specialist?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Immigration Specialist if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Jersey you should be paid close to $120,631 per year.
What type of Immigration Specialist gets paid the most?
Corporate Counsel gets paid the most. Corporate Counsel made a median salary of $132,802. The best-paid 10 percent make $166,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $105,000.
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