Electric Power Research Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 47 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
- Main U.S. filing address: Palo Alto, CA
At a glance
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 51% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Electric Power Research Institute's jobs and locations has a median of $87,360.
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Percentiles from Electric Power Research Institute's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Electric Power Research Institute hires for
Bar: share of Electric Power Research Institute's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer (R&D) | $88,060 | 32 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Electric Power Research Institute.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 13% of filings
Mid-level · 19% of filings
Senior · 32% of filings
Expert · 36% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 9 |
| Senior · Level III | $86,788 | 15 |
| Expert · Level IV | $99,986 | 17 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Electric Power Research Institute files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $94,744 | 15 |
| Charlotte, NC | $97,090 | 11 |
| Knoxville, TN | $77,106 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $68,078 |
| 25th | $77,106 |
| 50th (median) | $88,060 |
| 75th | $100,849 |
| 90th | $111,745 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $76,440 | $69,938 | $86,768 | 19 |
| FY2021 | $76,950 | $59,775 | $88,350 | 21 |
| FY2022 | $88,400 | $79,851 | $95,166 | 31 |
| FY2023 | $87,530 | $80,528 | $107,686 | 18 |
| FY2024 | $83,860 | $79,870 | $97,090 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $79,870 | $74,778 | $92,575 | 23 |
| FY2026 | $97,614 | $82,863 | $103,681 | 24 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Electric Power Research Institute
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Level | $77,106 | $72.5k–$91k | 22 |
| Technical Leader | $97,090 | $90.3k–$99.4k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Electric Power Research Institute
Electric Power Research Institute's filings list its industry as Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (Utilities sector, NAICS 2211). Its main U.S. filing address is in Palo Alto, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Electrical Engineer (R&D), Software Developer (R&D) and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Charlotte, NC and Knoxville, TN. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does Electric Power Research Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Electric Power Research Institute filed 47 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Electric Power Research Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Electric Power Research Institute's H-1B filings is $88,060; half of filings fall between $77,106 and $100,849. Bonus and stock are not included.