200 H-1B filings for Materials Scientists in FY2025. Average salary: $93k.
Materials Scientists was among the H-1B sponsored roles in FY FY2025, with 199 petitions filed at an average of $93k. Leading sponsors include Brookhaven National Laboratory (5%), UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) (5%), Battelle Memorial Institute (3%). Most positions are located in California (11%), Texas (11%), Illinois (9%). 98% of these petitions were certified. Compensation ranged from $50k to $213k.
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60k |
| 25th | $66k |
| 50th (Median) | $84k |
| 75th | $112k |
| 90th | $138k |
Based on 199 salary records. Range: $50k – $213k.
80% of filings offer salaries above the prevailing wage, with an average premium of 19.9%. The average prevailing wage is $79k (based on 199 filings).
Average processing time is 7 days (median: 7 days). Fastest: 1 days, slowest: 29 days. Based on 199 filings.
42% of filings are for new positions, while 34% are for continued employment (200 filings).
Average contract duration: 31 months (median: 36 months), based on 200 filings.
| Visa Class | Filings |
|---|---|
| H-1B | 198 |
| E-3 AUSTRALIAN | 2 |
| Education Level | Filings |
|---|---|
| Not Specified | 200 |
There were 200 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for Materials Scientists positions in FY2025.
The average H-1B salary for Materials Scientists in FY2025 was $93k.
Top employers sponsoring Materials Scientists H-1B positions in FY2025 include Brookhaven National Laboratory, UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY), Battelle Memorial Institute.