OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Materials Development Engineer
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 recordsMaterials Development Engineer insights
Total filings16All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$100,00015 eligible salary records
Employer names11Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$84,261–$123,800Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*4 filings$132,520 median · n=4
*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 · 15 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Materials Development Engineer11
$87,662 median · n=10 eligible
Sr. Materials Development Engineer2
$123,800 median · n=2 eligible
Composite Materials Development Engineer1
$120,640 median · n=1 eligible
Materials Development Engineer Iii1
$141,240 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Materials Development Engineer1
$180,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Troy, MI4
$111,900 median · n=4 eligible
Acton, MA2
$74,932 median · n=1 eligible
San Leandro, CA2
$124,620 median · n=2 eligible
Acton, MASSACHUSETTS1
$85,322 median · n=1 eligible
Berkeley, CALIFORNIA1
$120,640 median · n=1 eligible
Clarksville, TN1
$60,000 median · n=1 eligible
Manati, PR1
$90,002 median · n=1 eligible
San Jose, CA1
$180,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
93.8%Certified LCAs
Certified15 93.8%
Denied1 6.3%
Denominator: all 16 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Lotte Chemical California, Inc.4
$111,900 median · n=4 eligible
The Haartz Corporation3
$80,127 median · n=2 eligible
Zymochem, Inc.2
$124,620 median · n=2 eligible
Arris Composites, Inc.1
$120,640 median · n=1 eligible
Avanti Corp.1
$60,000 median · n=1 eligible
Cdimension Inc1
$180,000 median · n=1 eligible
Enzymatic Holdings Corporation1
$90,002 median · n=1 eligible
Enzymatic, Inc.1
$90,002 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$100,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$76,639
25th percentile$84,261
Median (50th)$100,000
75th percentile$123,800
90th percentile$140,744
n=15 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
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotte Chemical California, Inc. | Sr. Materials Development Engineer | $123,800I-200-26169-029550 Reported wage: $123,800 / year Annualized: $123,800 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Troy, MI | 06/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Cdimension Inc | Principal Materials Development Engineer | $180,000I-200-26149-964362 Reported wage: $180,000 / year Annualized: $180,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Lotte Chemical California, Inc. | Sr. Materials Development Engineer | $123,800I-200-26117-841366 Reported wage: $123,800 / year Annualized: $123,800 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-04 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Troy, MI | 04/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Zymochem, Inc. | Materials Development Engineer Iii | $141,240I-200-26106-801843 Reported wage: $141,240 / year Annualized: $141,240 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Leandro, CA | 04/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Enzymatic Holdings Corporation | Materials Development Engineer | $90,001.6I-200-24255-329366 Reported wage: $90,001.6 / year Annualized: $90,002 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-09-18 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Manati, PR | 09/11/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Enzymatic, Inc. | Materials Development Engineer | $90,001.6I-200-24110-905517 Reported wage: $90,001.6 / year Annualized: $90,002 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-26 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sutton, MA | 04/19/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Lotte Chemical California, Inc. | Materials Development Engineer | $100,000I-200-23208-220764 Reported wage: $100,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-08-03 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Troy, MI | 07/27/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Zymochem, Inc. | Materials Development Engineer | $108,000I-200-23117-970914 Reported wage: $108,000 / year Annualized: $108,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-04 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Leandro, CA | 04/27/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC | Materials Development Engineer | $140,000I-200-21204-481013 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-07-30 Employment end: 2024-08-15 Worker positions: 1 | Winchester, KY | 07/23/2021 | 08/16/2021 |
| Lotte Chemical California, Inc. | Materials Development Engineer | $83,200I-200-20100-472855 Reported wage: $83,200 / year Annualized: $83,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-04-14 Employment end: 2023-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Troy, MI | 04/07/2020 | 10/01/2020 |
| Arris Composites, Inc. | Composite Materials Development Engineer | $120,640I-200-19107-390411 Reported wage: $120,640–$132,000 / year Annualized: $120,640 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-04-26 Employment end: 2022-05-12 Worker positions: 1 | Berkeley, CALIFORNIA | 04/22/2019 | 05/13/2019 |
| Lotte Advanced Materials USA, Inc. | Materials Development Engineer | $79,200I-200-19050-262384 Reported wage: $79,200 / year Annualized: $79,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-02-28 Employment end: 2022-08-21 Worker positions: 1 | Troy, MICHIGAN | 02/22/2019 | 08/22/2019 |
| The Haartz Corporation | Materials Development Engineer | $85,322I-200-19037-137346 Reported wage: $85,322 / year Annualized: $85,322 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-02-12 Employment end: 2022-04-22 Worker positions: 1 | Acton, MASSACHUSETTS | 02/06/2019 | 04/23/2019 |
| Avanti Corp. | Materials Development Engineer | $60,000I-200-16088-692912 Reported wage: $60,000 / year Annualized: $60,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-04-04 Employment end: 2019-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Clarksville, TN | 03/29/2016 | 09/01/2016 |
| The Haartz Corporation | Materials Development Engineer | $74,932I-200-15364-759355 Reported wage: $74,932 / year Annualized: $74,932 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-01-06 Employment end: 2019-04-22 Worker positions: 1 | Acton, MA | 12/30/2015 | 04/23/2016 |
| The Haartz Corporation | Materials Development Engineer | $74,932I-200-15356-876568 Reported wage: $74,932 / year Annualized: $74,932 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2015-12-30 Employment end: 2019-04-22 Worker positions: 1 | Acton, MA | 12/22/2015 | 04/23/2016 |
These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.