Materials Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Materials Engineers is $112K/year, across 7,660 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Materials Engineers petitions are filed at Level III (Experienced). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 643 | 9.6% | $78K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 1,700 | 25.5% | $96K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3,396 | 50.9% | $120K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 934 | 14.0% | $140K | 4× |
Across 6,673 certified Materials Engineers filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Materials Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | 3,488 | $110K |
| Lam Research Corporation | 327 | $130K |
| Applied Materials, Inc | 188 | $140K |
| Asm America Inc. | 180 | $110K |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 171 | $115K |
| Apple Inc. | 170 | $155K |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | 126 | $137K |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 88 | $115K |
Ranked by certified Materials Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Materials Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 2,836 | $113K |
| California | 1,473 | $137K |
| Arizona | 725 | $106K |
| Texas | 361 | $110K |
| New Mexico | 298 | $96K |
| Idaho | 210 | $113K |
| New York | 191 | $101K |
| Massachusetts | 163 | $106K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Materials Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, OR | 2,687 | $113K |
| Chandler, AZ | 413 | $106K |
| Fremont, CA | 377 | $135K |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 289 | $96K |
| Phoenix, AZ | 258 | $110K |
| Santa Clara, CA | 257 | $142K |
Metros with the highest Materials Engineers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2131.00 — Materials Engineers — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.