OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Material Scientist
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsMaterial Scientist insights
Total filings116All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$95,00094 eligible salary records
Employer names82Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$75,940–$120,600Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*9 filings$112,500 median · n=8
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 94 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Material Scientist52
$85,535 median · n=40 eligible
Senior Material Scientist9
$113,432 median · n=7 eligible
Computational Material Scientist6
$117,541 median · n=6 eligible
Research Material Scientist4
$105,000 median · n=2 eligible
Asphalt Material Scientist (Senior Scientist)3
$102,086 median · n=3 eligible
Lead Material Scientist3
$121,368 median · n=3 eligible
Metallurgist/Material Scientist3
$62,400 median · n=3 eligible
Principal Material Scientist - Metallics & Welding3
$101,006 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Houston, TX6
$69,375 median · n=6 eligible
New York, NY5
$115,000 median · n=3 eligible
San Jose, CA5
$162,539 median · n=5 eligible
Storrs Mansfield, CT5
— median · n=0 eligible
Commerce, GA4
$121,000 median · n=4 eligible
New Orleans, LA4
$95,000 median · n=3 eligible
Waukesha, WI4
$118,755 median · n=4 eligible
Austin, TX3
$100,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
87.1%Certified LCAs
Certified101 87.1%
Certified - Withdrawn8 6.9%
Denied4 3.4%
Withdrawn3 2.6%
Denominator: all 116 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Leidos, Inc.4
$103,619 median · n=4 eligible
Nanostar, Inc.4
$95,000 median · n=3 eligible
Pbr, Inc.4
$121,000 median · n=4 eligible
Align Technology, Inc.3
$162,539 median · n=3 eligible
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.3
$101,006 median · n=2 eligible
Owens Corning Science And Technology, LLC3
$102,086 median · n=3 eligible
Pall Corporation3
$95,000 median · n=3 eligible
3d Array Technology2
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$95,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$59,705
25th percentile$75,940
Median (50th)$95,000
75th percentile$120,600
90th percentile$149,924
n=94 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
116 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-Tic Services Inc | Material Scientist | $68,750I-200-26162-006053 Reported wage: $68,750 / year Annualized: $68,750 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 06/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Cryochips Inc. | Research Material Scientist | $110,000I-200-26154-974904 Reported wage: $110,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/03/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Lelantos Inc | Senior Material Scientist | $115,000I-200-26141-940064 Reported wage: $115,000 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 05/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Chekit Lab Inc | Material Scientist | $58,550I-200-26124-865119 Reported wage: $58,550 / year Annualized: $58,550 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 05/04/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| V-Tic Services Inc | Material Scientist | $58,510I-200-26124-865276 Reported wage: $58,510 / year Annualized: $58,510 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 05/04/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Exxonmobil Technology And Engineering Company | Active Material Scientists | $149,745I-200-26121-857780 Reported wage: $149,745 / year Annualized: $149,745 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Annandale, NJ | 05/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Pbr, Inc. | Material Scientist | $210,000I-200-26092-751854 Reported wage: $210,000 / year Annualized: $210,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-09 Employment end: 2029-09-29 Worker positions: 1 | Commerce, GA | 04/02/2026 | 09/30/2026 |
| Nyobolt Inc. | Material Scientist | $90,000I-200-24151-053743 Reported wage: $90,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-14 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Bedford, MA | 05/30/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Leidos, Inc. | Computational Material Scientist | $122,845I-200-25352-493628 Reported wage: $122,845 / year Annualized: $122,845 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-26 Employment end: 2029-01-04 Worker positions: 1 | Buffalo, NY | 12/18/2025 | 01/05/2026 |
| Khanjur R&D, LLC | Research Material Scientist | $75,109I-200-24151-054303 Reported wage: $75,109–$75,500 / year Annualized: $75,109 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-08 Employment end: 2027-10-01 Worker positions: 1 | Silver Spring, MD | 05/30/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Material Scientist Operations | $70,000I-200-25137-988363 Reported wage: $70,000–$110,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-23 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Abbott Park, IL | 05/17/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Bridgestone Americas, Inc. | Senior Material Scientist | $113,432I-200-25134-977852 Reported wage: $113,432 / year Annualized: $113,432 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-21 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Akron, OH | 05/14/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Aptly Technology Corporation | Computational Material Scientist | $150,000I-200-25105-868144 Reported wage: $150,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-22 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 04/15/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | Scientist Iii - Material Scientist | $80,000I-200-25101-855420 Reported wage: $80,000–$110,000 / year Annualized: $80,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-18 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Decatur, IL | 04/11/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Chekit Lab Inc | Material Scientist | $71,261I-200-25094-833252 Reported wage: $71,261 / year Annualized: $71,261 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-11 Employment end: 2028-04-13 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 04/04/2025 | 04/14/2025 |
| Leidos, Inc. | Computational Material Scientist | $112,237I-200-25063-742846 Reported wage: $112,237 / year Annualized: $112,237 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-11 Employment end: 2028-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Omaha, NE | 03/04/2025 | 04/01/2025 |
| Align Technology, Inc. | Sr. Material Scientist | $162,539.42I-200-24353-555258 Reported wage: $162,539.42 / year Annualized: $162,539 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-27 Employment end: 2028-03-25 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 12/18/2024 | 03/26/2025 |
| Align Technology, Inc. | Sr. Material Scientist | $162,539.42I-200-24346-535449 Reported wage: $162,539.42 / year Annualized: $162,539 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-18 Employment end: 2028-03-25 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 12/11/2024 | 03/26/2025 |
| Vdf Futureceuticals, Inc. | Innovative Material Scientist | $80,000I-200-23130-009317 Reported wage: $80,000–$120,000 / year Annualized: $80,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-25 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 05/10/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Imec USA Nanoelectronics Design Center, Inc. | Material Scientist | $101,982I-200-24213-234078 Reported wage: $101,982–$105,000 / year Annualized: $101,982 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-07 Employment end: 2027-08-26 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 07/31/2024 | 08/26/2024 |
| Cook Incorporated | Senior Material Scientist | $90,000I-200-24166-111867 Reported wage: $90,000–$100,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-24 Employment end: 2027-12-09 Worker positions: 1 | Columbia, MO | 06/14/2024 | 12/10/2024 |
| Nyobolt Inc. | Material Scientist | $90,000I-200-24143-025337 Reported wage: $90,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-29 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Bedford, MA | 05/22/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| International Towns Federation | Material Scientist | $57,221I-200-24141-014638 Reported wage: $57,221 / year Annualized: $57,221 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-28 Employment end: 2027-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Acadia, CA | 05/20/2024 | 09/01/2024 |
| Halliburton Technology Partners, LLC | Material Scientist-Metallics & Welding | $89,000I-200-24135-992224 Reported wage: $89,000 / year Annualized: $89,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-21 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 05/14/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Leidos, Inc. | Material Scientist | $95,000I-200-24135-995582 Reported wage: $95,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-21 Employment end: 2027-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | Albany, OR | 05/14/2024 | 07/15/2024 |
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