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Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc

41 H-1B petitions, 97.6% certified, $121,608 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Carmel, IN NAICS: 221121

The verdict

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc filed 41 H-1B petitions, more than 95% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 97.6% with a $121,608 median offered wage.

41
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
97.6%
DOL-certified
$121,608
median offered wage
Top 5%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Carmel, IN. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc filed 41 Labor Condition Applications covering 41 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 97.6% (40 certified of 41 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $85,883 at the low end to $185,494 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $121,608. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Engineer II Reliability Seams (4 petitions at $107,422 avg), followed by Engineer III Operations Planning FRES and Engineer II Operations Planning FRES. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc is headquartered in Carmel, IN under NAICS code 221121, and places H-1B workers across 4 states, most heavily in IN, MN, AR. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc is #5,603 of 119,880 employers nationally and #31 of 1,210 employers headquartered in IN. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

97.6%

Avg. Salary

$121,608

Median Salary

$121,608

Total Workers

41

Compare with another sponsor

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$121,608 · 5% lower than Elevance Health, Inc
This sponsor
Peer
$127,518
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate97.6% · 1% lower than Elevance Health, Inc
This sponsor
Peer
98.7%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions41 · 98% lower than Elevance Health, Inc
This sponsor
Peer
2,052
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 17.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc

Minimum
$85,883
Maximum
$185,494
Average Salary
$121,608

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+13.1%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

34.1% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HAMILTON, IN

56.1% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 24 petitions · 100% certified · $114,331 avg
FY2024 7 petitions · 85.7% certified · $137,688 avg
FY2025 6 petitions · 100% certified · $141,365 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 24 24 $114,331
FY2024 7 6 $137,688
FY2025 6 6 $141,365
FY2026(partial) 4 4 $107,500

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Engineer II Reliability Seams 4 $107,422
Engineer III Operations Planning FRES 3 $90,768
Engineer II Operations Planning FRES 3 $98,000
Sr. Engineer Operations Systems 2 $136,347
Sr. Engineer II Resource Utilization 2 $132,887
Sr Engineer Research and Development 2 $100,235
Principal Engineer Operations Systems 2 $141,814
OPERATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER III 2 $100,235
Engineer II Research and Development 2 $85,883
System Operations Engineer II 1 $110,000
Sr. Settlements Software Engineer 1 $145,000
Sr. Seams Software Engineer 1 $150,000
Sr. Engineer Operation Systems 1 $133,042
Sr Engineer II Operations Planning 1 $131,000
Senior Operations & Planning Engineer 1 $114,608

Geographic Distribution

Where Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

IN 27 petitions
MN 12 petitions
AR 1 petitions
TX 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Engineer II Operations Planning FRES Carmel, IN $96,000 Certified FY2026
Engineer II, Operations Planning Little Rock, AR $95,000 Certified FY2026
Engineer, Operations Systems Eagan, MN $109,000 Certified FY2026
Sr. Engineer II Resource Utilization Carmel, IN $130,000 Certified FY2026
Engineer III Research and Development Westfield, IN $125,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Engineer Data Governance Carmel, IN $133,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Engineer, Market Research and Development Carmel, IN $155,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Engineer II Operations Systems Round Rock, TX $185,494 Certified FY2025
Sr. Engineer Operations Systems Minneapolis, MN $139,694 Certified FY2025
System Operations Engineer II Eagan, MN $110,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Engineer II Resource Utilization Carmel, IN $135,773 Certified FY2024
Principal Seams Software Engineer Carmel, IN $155,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Settlements Software Engineer Carmel, IN $145,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Seams Software Engineer Carmel, IN $150,000 Withdrawn FY2024
Financial Systems Advisor II Carmel, IN $140,000 Certified FY2024
Engineer III, Market Design Carmel, IN $105,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Engineer Operation Systems Egan, MN $133,042 Certified FY2024
Sr. Engineer Operations Systems Eagan, MN $133,000 Certified FY2023
Director Data Analytics and Decision Service Carmel, IN $183,000 Certified FY2023
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER II SYSTEM OPERATIONS Eagan, MN $160,000 Certified FY2023
Engineer II Operations Planning FRES Eagan, MN $98,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Engineer II Market Design Carmel, IN $131,000 Certified FY2023
Engineer II Operations Planning FRES Carmel, IN $100,000 Certified FY2023
SENIOR ENGINEER EXPANSION PLANNING EAGAN, MN $135,000 Certified FY2023
Engineer III Operations Planning FRES Eagan, MN $98,000 Certified FY2023
Sr Engineer II Operations Planning Eagan, MN $131,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Operations & Planning Engineer Carmel, IN $114,608 Certified FY2023
Engineer III Operations Planning FRES Eagan, MN $87,152 Certified FY2023
Senior Engineer II Reliability Seams Carmel, IN $114,608 Certified FY2023
Engineer II Research and Development Carmel, IN $85,883 Certified FY2023
Sr Engineer Research and Development Carmel, IN $100,235 Certified FY2023
Senior Engineer II Reliability Seams Carmel, IN $100,235 Certified FY2023
OPERATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER III Carmel, IN $100,235 Certified FY2023
Principal Engineer Operations Systems Carmel, IN $141,814 Certified FY2023
Engineer III Operations Planning FRES Eagan, MN $87,152 Certified FY2023
Senior Engineer II Reliability Seams Carmel, IN $114,608 Certified FY2023
Engineer II Research and Development Carmel, IN $85,883 Certified FY2023
Sr Engineer Research and Development Carmel, IN $100,235 Certified FY2023
OPERATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER III Carmel, IN $100,235 Certified FY2023
Senior Engineer II Reliability Seams Carmel, IN $100,235 Certified FY2023
Principal Engineer Operations Systems Carmel, IN $141,814 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc filed?

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc has filed 41 H-1B LCA petitions covering 41 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc?

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc has a 97.6% certification rate, with 40 out of 41 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc is $121,608. Salaries range from $85,883 to $185,494.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc include Senior Engineer II Reliability Seams, Engineer III Operations Planning FRES, Engineer II Operations Planning FRES. The most common position is Senior Engineer II Reliability Seams with 4 petitions at an average salary of $107,422.

Where is Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc located?

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc is headquartered in Carmel, IN. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 4 states, with the most positions in IN, MN, AR.

Is Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc filed 24 petitions in FY2023 and 4 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $114,331 to $107,500.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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