The prevailing wage for Materials Scientists varies significantly by state and metro area. Below is a breakdown of DOL-determined prevailing wages compared to actual H-1B offered salaries across 18 states, based on 151 filings. The national average prevailing wage is $76k.
The prevailing wage for Materials Scientists in the United States is N/A.
| State | Prevailing Wage | Avg Offered | Premium | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $107k | $116k | +8% | 19 |
| Colorado | $80k | $90k | +12% | 5 |
| Connecticut | $83k | $91k | +9% | 3 |
| Georgia | $75k | $89k | +18% | 5 |
| Iowa | $83k | $89k | +7% | 4 |
| Idaho | $92k | $139k | +51% | 5 |
| Illinois | $74k | $86k | +16% | 18 |
| Indiana | $91k | $108k | +19% | 3 |
| Massachusetts | $77k | $92k | +18% | 6 |
| Maryland | $75k | $81k | +9% | 5 |
| North Carolina | $60k | $68k | +13% | 4 |
| New York | $73k | $84k | +15% | 16 |
| Ohio | $65k | $77k | +19% | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | $64k | $74k | +15% | 5 |
| Tennessee | $76k | $105k | +39% | 17 |
| Texas | $61k | $73k | +20% | 20 |
| Washington | $70k | $115k | +64% | 8 |
| Wisconsin | $65k | $70k | +8% | 5 |
The national average prevailing wage for Materials Scientists (19-203200) is $76k, based on data across 18 states and 151 H-1B filings. Wages vary significantly by state and metro area.
The Department of Labor (DOL) determines prevailing wages using four skill levels — entry, qualified, experienced, and expert — based on the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) wage survey data for a given occupation and geographic area.
Level I (entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages, Level II (qualified) at the 34th percentile, Level III (experienced) at the 50th percentile, and Level IV (expert) at the 67th percentile of wages for the occupation and area.