Salary in the USA for Nepalis: Students, Nurses, IT and Service Jobs
Updated 2026-11-04
The Nepali community in the USA keeps growing, through students, DV lottery winners, nurses and IT professionals. Here is what Nepalis in the USA actually earn, based on salaries shared anonymously on SalaryKati, and what to know about pay and work rules.
What Nepalis earn in USA (live data)
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Common jobs for Nepalis in the USA
- Service jobs: gas stations, convenience stores, restaurants, hotels, warehouses and home care.
- Nurses (after passing the NCLEX and getting a state license) and other healthcare workers.
- IT, engineering and finance, often after a US degree, on OPT, an H-1B visa or a green card.
How pay works in the USA
- Minimum wage depends on the state and sometimes the city. Many states pay well above the federal minimum.
- Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare are taken from your pay, plus state tax in most states.
- Health insurance and paid leave depend on the employer, so compare the full package, not only the hourly rate.
Rules for students
Students on an F-1 visa can usually work only on campus, with a weekly hour limit during term. Working off campus without permission (CPT or OPT) can cost you your visa. Cash jobs in some community businesses pay below the legal minimum and give you no protection, so be careful before accepting one.