H-1B Electrical Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA
Based on DOL LCA prevailing wage data · Updated June 2026
$148K
Median Salary
$122K
25th Percentile
$178K
75th Percentile
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — San Francisco, CA
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level II | Entry to mid-level, some supervision required | $104,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $126,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $170,000 |
Source: DOL Foreign Labor Certification Data Center, OES Survey. California wage area. Level III is the prevailing wage most commonly cited on H-1B LCA filings.
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Salary data compiled from DOL LCA disclosure files and OES prevailing wage surveys. Updated from the latest available data (2025 OES survey, 2024–2026 LCA filings).