Materials Scientists — FY2025 H-1B Filings

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.

200
Filings
$93k
Avg Salary
$84k
Median Salary

Salary Distribution — FY2025

PercentileSalary
10th$60k
25th$66k
50th (Median)$84k
75th$112k
90th$138k

Based on 199 salary records. Range: $50k – $213k.

Prevailing Wage Analysis — FY2025

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).

Processing Time — FY2025

Average processing time is 7 days (median: 7 days). Fastest: 1 days, slowest: 29 days. Based on 199 filings.

Workforce Insights — FY2025

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 Breakdown — FY2025

Visa ClassFilings
H-1B198
E-3 AUSTRALIAN2

Education Requirements — FY2025

Education LevelFilings
Not Specified200

Top Employers in FY2025

EmployerFilings
Brookhaven National Laboratory10
UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)9
Battelle Memorial Institute6
University of Wisconsin System5
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.5
UChicago Argonne, LLC5
BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC5
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory4
Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC4
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B filings were there for Materials Scientists in FY2025?

There were 200 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for Materials Scientists positions in FY2025.

What was the average Materials Scientists H-1B salary in FY2025?

The average H-1B salary for Materials Scientists in FY2025 was $93k.

Which employers sponsored Materials Scientists in FY2025?

Top employers sponsoring Materials Scientists H-1B positions in FY2025 include Brookhaven National Laboratory, UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY), Battelle Memorial Institute.