Materials Engineers
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 17-2131.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
2,029
Average Salary
$112K
LCA Certification
94.0%
Employers in Data
622
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| INTEL | 376 | $109,490 |
| LAM RESEARCH | 132 | $130,203 |
| APPLIED MATERIALS | 66 | $133,183 |
| ASM AMERICA | 65 | $115,990 |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY | 56 | $118,952 |
| APPLE | 50 | $155,817 |
| WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES | 46 | $140,629 |
| TSMC ARIZONA | 43 | $108,826 |
| GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. | 32 | $84,086 |
| SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR | 28 | $116,001 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, OR | 283 | $110,438 |
| Fremont, CA | 144 | $134,971 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 105 | $113,461 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 75 | $135,800 |
| Boise, ID | 67 | $116,525 |
| Austin, TX | 53 | $114,813 |
| Milpitas, CA | 53 | $137,781 |
| Chandler, AZ | 51 | $105,367 |
| Cupertino, CA | 43 | $155,899 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Materials Engineers?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Materials Engineers is $111,644, with observed filings ranging from $45,990 to $914,000.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Materials Engineers?
622 employer names have historical LCAs for Materials Engineers. The highest-volume employers include INTEL, LAM RESEARCH, APPLIED MATERIALS.
What is the LCA certification rate for Materials Engineers?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Materials Engineers is 94.0% across 2,029 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.