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Research Associate Materials Science: H-1B salaries
40 labor condition applications used the job title Research Associate Materials Science. Median offered base salary $80,000; middle half $79,400–$82,000.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 37 | $79,884 |
| University of Colorado | 2 | $90,008 |
| University of Arkansas | 1 | $67,600 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $85,373 |
| Level II (qualified) | $79,768 |
| Level III (experienced) | $90,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 6 | $74,400 |
| FY2024 | 5 | $79,400 |
| FY2025 | 18 | $79,884 |
| FY2026 | 4 | $83,000 |
Cities
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).