Materials Scientists
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 19-2032.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
1,168
Average Salary
$89K
LCA Certification
84.0%
Employers in Data
421
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 77 | $98,823 |
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 36 | $107,183 |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | 29 | $74,219 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | 25 | $97,213 |
| THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY | 25 | $61,879 |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 23 | $69,684 |
| UCHICAGO ARGONNE | 23 | $91,832 |
| LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY | 22 | $88,204 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM | 18 | $59,384 |
| BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY | 17 | $83,307 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 33 | $86,411 |
| Berkeley, CA | 25 | $87,632 |
| Cambridge, MA | 21 | $75,352 |
| Madison, WI | 18 | $59,384 |
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 Scientists?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Materials Scientists is $88,740, with observed filings ranging from $31,200 to $295,000.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Materials Scientists?
421 employer names have historical LCAs for Materials Scientists. The highest-volume employers include UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY), THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
What is the LCA certification rate for Materials Scientists?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Materials Scientists is 84.0% across 1,168 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.