Materials Scientists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Materials Scientists is $87K/year, across 2,547 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 Scientists petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). 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) | 822 | 34.4% | $63K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 784 | 32.8% | $87K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 531 | 22.2% | $115K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 252 | 10.5% | $138K | 4× |
Across 2,389 certified Materials Scientists 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 Scientists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ut-battelle, LLC (oak Ridge National Laboratory) | 177 | $87K |
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 75 | $86K |
| The Dow Chemical Company | 73 | $108K |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | 66 | $107K |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | 57 | $65K |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 51 | $85K |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | 43 | $84K |
| Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | 43 | $71K |
Ranked by certified Materials Scientists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Materials Scientists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 419 | $115K |
| Texas | 254 | $74K |
| Tennessee | 217 | $87K |
| New York | 200 | $80K |
| Illinois | 131 | $75K |
| Massachusetts | 122 | $110K |
| Pennsylvania | 97 | $70K |
| Michigan | 96 | $85K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Materials Scientists H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge, TN | 180 | $87K |
Metros with the highest Materials Scientists 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 19-2032.00, Materials Scientists, 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.