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Materials Science Engineer

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Materials Science Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings58All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$81,59651 eligible salary records
Employer names16Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$71,454–$96,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02479FY 2016: 1 filings16FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2018: 4 filings18FY 2019: 7 filings19FY 2020: 4 filings20FY 2021: 6 filings21FY 2022: 7 filings22FY 2023: 5 filings23FY 2024: 7 filings24FY 2025: 7 filings25FY 2026: 8 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*8 filings$105,518 median · n=7

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 51 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Materials Science Engineer24
$70,350 median · n=20 eligible
Materials Science Engineering Technical Specialist18
$85,571 median · n=17 eligible
Materials Science Engineering Tech Specialist - Chemistry3
$84,000 median · n=3 eligible
Materials Science Engineering Technical Advisor3
$106,891 median · n=3 eligible
Senior Materials Science Engineer3
$100,224 median · n=2 eligible
: Engineer Materials Science Engineering, Spectroscopy2
$79,442 median · n=2 eligible
Engineer, Materials Science Engineering1
$84,166 median · n=1 eligible
Materials Science Engineer Ii1
$70,907 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Columbus, IN30
$84,802 median · n=26 eligible
Latrobe, PA4
$79,442 median · n=4 eligible
Holland, MI3
$55,000 median · n=2 eligible
West Conshohocken, PENNSYLVANIA3
$70,000 median · n=3 eligible
Goleta, CA2
$100,224 median · n=2 eligible
Redwood City, CA2
— median · n=0 eligible
Stoughton, WI2
$80,621 median · n=2 eligible
Ballston Spa, NY1
$80,160 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
89.7%Certified LCAs
Certified52 89.7%
Withdrawn3 5.2%
Certified - Withdrawn2 3.4%
Denied1 1.7%

Denominator: all 58 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Cummins Inc.34
$84,016 median · n=30 eligible
Kennametal, Inc.4
$79,442 median · n=4 eligible
Heraeus Precious Metals North America Conshohocken, LLC3
$70,000 median · n=3 eligible
Tuv Sud America, Inc.3
$55,000 median · n=2 eligible
Conitex-Sonoco U.S.A., Inc.2
$68,640 median · n=2 eligible
Cummins Filtration Inc.2
$80,767 median · n=2 eligible
Rain Neuromorphics Inc.2
— median · n=0 eligible
Spero Energy, Inc.2
$100,224 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$81,596Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$65,000
25th percentile$71,454
Median (50th)$81,596
75th percentile$96,000
90th percentile$106,891

n=51 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

58 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Specialist

Filing details

$99,819 /yr

I-200-26157-989133
Reported wage: $99,819–$128,400 / year
Annualized: $99,819
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-12
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN06/06/202610/01/2026
Novelis Corporation.Materials Science Engineer Ii

Filing details

$70,907 /yr

I-200-26111-818122
Reported wage: $70,907–$97,370 / year
Annualized: $70,907
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Spokane Valley, WA04/21/202610/01/2026
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Tech Specialist

Filing details

$96,304 /yr

I-200-23312-488388
Reported wage: $96,304–$144,000 / year
Annualized: $96,304
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-13
Employment end: 2026-11-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN11/08/202311/12/2023
General MotorsMaterials Science Engineer

Filing details

$154,043.32 /yr

I-200-26087-737993
Reported wage: $154,043.32 / year
Annualized: $154,043
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-03
Employment end: 2029-08-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Warren, MI03/28/202608/29/2026
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Specialist

Filing details

$121,181 /yr

I-200-26006-535996
Reported wage: $121,181–$146,400 / year
Annualized: $121,181
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-12
Employment end: 2029-07-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN01/05/202607/04/2026
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Specialist

Filing details

$105,518 /yr

I-200-26006-535998
Reported wage: $105,518–$146,400 / year
Annualized: $105,518
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-12
Employment end: 2029-07-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN01/05/202607/04/2026
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Specialist

Filing details

$105,518 /yr

I-200-25356-500819
Reported wage: $105,518–$146,400 / year
Annualized: $105,518
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-30
Employment end: 2029-06-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN12/22/202506/19/2026
Gotion Illinois New Energy Inc.Sr. Materials Science Engineer

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-25352-495934
Reported wage: $100,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-26
Employment end: 2028-12-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Manteno, IL12/18/202512/25/2025
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Advisor

Filing details

$112,000 /yr

I-200-25157-060216
Reported wage: $112,000–$168,000 / year
Annualized: $112,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-13
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN06/06/202510/01/2025
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineer

Filing details

$92,230 /yr

I-200-25155-049601
Reported wage: $92,230–$115,200 / year
Annualized: $92,230
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-11
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN06/04/202510/01/2025
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Scholar (Energy Materials Science Engineering)

Filing details

$87,732 /yr

I-200-25070-765834
Reported wage: $87,732 / year
Annualized: $87,732
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-18
Employment end: 2027-08-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Berkeley, CA03/11/202507/16/2025
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Specialist

Filing details

$92,230 /yr

I-200-25039-677570
Reported wage: $92,230–$127,200 / year
Annualized: $92,230
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-14
Employment end: 2028-07-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN02/07/202508/01/2025
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Specialist

Filing details

$96,000 /yr

I-200-25023-636429
Reported wage: $96,000–$144,000 / year
Annualized: $96,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-30
Employment end: 2028-07-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN01/23/202507/12/2025
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Specialist

Filing details

$92,230 /yr

I-200-25029-649569
Reported wage: $92,230–$127,200 / year
Annualized: $92,230
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-29
Employment end: 2028-07-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN01/28/202507/10/2025
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Advisor

Filing details

$106,891 /yr

I-200-25013-613315
Reported wage: $106,891–$164,400 / year
Annualized: $106,891
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-21
Employment end: 2028-01-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN01/13/202501/14/2025
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineer

Filing details

$78,520 /yr

I-200-22033-873530
Reported wage: $78,520–$108,000 / year
Annualized: $78,520
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-16
Employment end: 2025-08-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN02/02/202208/03/2022
Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.Materials Science Engineer

Filing details

$81,536 /yr

I-200-24167-115687
Reported wage: $81,536–$114,000 / year
Annualized: $81,536
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-24
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Stoughton, WI06/14/202410/01/2024
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineer

Filing details

$76,000 /yr

I-200-24167-115692
Reported wage: $76,000–$114,000 / year
Annualized: $76,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-24
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN06/14/202410/01/2024
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Tech Specialist – Chemistry

Filing details

$84,000 /yr

I-200-24066-775909
Reported wage: $84,000–$126,000 / year
Annualized: $84,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-13
Employment end: 2027-07-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN03/06/202407/19/2024
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Tech Specialist - Chemistry

Filing details

$84,000 /yr

I-200-24060-761182
Reported wage: $84,000–$126,000 / year
Annualized: $84,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-07
Employment end: 2027-07-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

North Charleston, SC02/29/202407/24/2024
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Specialist

Filing details

$96,000 /yr

I-200-24010-631015
Reported wage: $96,000–$144,000 / year
Annualized: $96,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-18
Employment end: 2027-07-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Whitakers, NC01/10/202407/06/2024
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Tech Specialist - Chemistry

Filing details

$96,304 /yr

I-200-23286-430902
Reported wage: $96,304–$144,000 / year
Annualized: $96,304
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-10-20
Employment end: 2026-10-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN10/13/202310/31/2023
Spero Energy, Inc.Senior Materials Science Engineer

Filing details

$109,448 /yr

I-200-23151-063946
Reported wage: $109,448 / year
Annualized: $109,448
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-06
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Goleta, CA05/30/202310/01/2023
Cummins Inc.Materials Science Engineering Technical Specialist

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-23142-041985
Reported wage: $80,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-29
Employment end: 2026-11-20
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN05/22/202311/21/2023
3m CompanyMaterials Science Engineer

Filing details

$118,874.02 /yr

I-200-23116-968579
Reported wage: $118,874.02 / year
Annualized: $118,874
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-03
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

St. Paul, MN04/26/202310/01/2023

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.