Research Associate Materials Science

H-1B Salary Data · 19 certified filings

$80,429Avg. Salary
$78,000Minimum
$85,488Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Associate Materials Science is $80,429 — 34% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 19 certified filings across all employers.

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What is the average H-1B salary for Research Associate Materials Science?

The average H-1B salary for Research Associate Materials Science is $80,429 based on 19 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $78,000 to $85,488.

$80,429
Average
$78,000
Minimum
$85,488
Maximum
19
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Research Associate Materials Science

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Brookhaven National Laboratory $80,428 19
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Research Associate Materials Science Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Upton, NY $80,428 19
Section 3

Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.

Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Other. Updated: Q1 FY2025.