Rocky Mountain Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 41 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Boulder, CO
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 90% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $84,170, median prevailing wage $74,485.
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Percentiles from Rocky Mountain Institute's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Rocky Mountain Institute hires for
Bar: share of Rocky Mountain Institute's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialist | $84,170 | 40 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Rocky Mountain Institute.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 24% of filings
Mid-level · 37% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 27% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $70,939 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $84,170 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | $105,230 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Rocky Mountain Institute files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $93,585 | 14 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,939 |
| 25th | $82,077 |
| 50th (median) | $84,170 |
| 75th | $105,230 |
| 90th | $105,230 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,000 | $66,084 | $75,805 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $71,400 | $65,000 | $85,750 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $80,000 | $75,000 | $110,000 | 39 |
| FY2023 | $103,000 | $81,303 | $105,000 | 31 |
| FY2024 | $84,170 | $84,170 | $105,230 | 36 |
| FY2025 | $84,170 | $80,599 | $105,230 | 32 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
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 Rocky Mountain Institute
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Associate | $84,170 | $84.2k–$84.9k | 14 |
| Manager | $105,230 | $105.2k–$105.2k | 11 |
| Associate | $70,939 | $70.2k–$75.5k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Rocky Mountain Institute
Rocky Mountain Institute's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Boulder, CO and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Business Operations Specialist and Economist and the main metro areas are New York, NY, Washington, DC and Boulder, CO. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Rocky Mountain Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Rocky Mountain Institute filed 41 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 Rocky Mountain Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Rocky Mountain Institute's H-1B filings is $84,170; half of filings fall between $82,077 and $105,230. Bonus and stock are not included.