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Materials Scientists in Upton, NY: H-1B salaries
79 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Upton, NY. Median offered base salary $83,500; middle half $79,768–$120,000.
Applications (LCAs)79
Median offered salary$83,500
Middle half of salaries$79,768–$120,000
10th–90th percentile$77,475–$125,000
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $80,730 |
| Level II (qualified) | $80,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $125,000 |
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.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 79 | $83,500 |
Job titles
- Research Associate Materials Science36
- Research Staff 310
- Research Staff 3 Materials Science5
- Research Staff 3 Materials5
- Research Staff 3 Physics4
- Research Associate Materials Scientist4
- Research Staff 4 Physics3
- Research Staff 2 Materials3
- Goldhaber Fellow2
- Research Associate Physics2
- Research Staff 4 Materials Science1
- Research Staff 2 Materials Science1
- Research Associate1
- Research Associate Material Science1
- Research Associate Chemistry1
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).