Job title
Materials Scientist H-1B Salaries
286 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $88k.
Median base
$88k
Middle 50%
$70k–$107k
Filings
286
Top sponsor
Battelle Memorial Institute
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 31 | $110k |
| FY2024 | 27 | $96k |
| FY2023 | 19 | $112k |
| FY2022 | 34 | $102k |
| FY2021 | 22 | $92k |
| FY2020 | 31 | $91k |
| FY2019 | 32 | $83k |
| FY2018 | 28 | $75k |
| FY2017 | 33 | $70k |
| FY2016 | 29 | $62k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Materials Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Materials Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Materials Scientist is $88k (FY2025), from 286 filings. The middle 50% earn between $70k and $107k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Materials Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Materials Scientist are Battelle Memorial Institute, Uchicago Argonne, James R Glidewell Dental Ceramics.
- Where are most H-1B Materials Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Materials Scientist roles are Richland, WA, Lemont, IL, Milpitas, CA.
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