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Materials Scientists PERM Salary
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for materials scientists, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 27
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $121,222
- Middle half $98,100 to $127,479
- Certified rate
- 96.4%
- 1 denied
- Median, all workers
- $117,790
- BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top employers
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By work state
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| State | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $120,403 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $121,597 |
| Texas | 5 | $111,218 |
| North Carolina | 2 | Not reported |
| Maryland | 1 | Not reported |
| Mississippi | 1 | Not reported |
| New Jersey | 1 | Not reported |
| Ohio | 1 | Not reported |
| Oregon | 1 | Not reported |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | Not reported |
| West Virginia | 1 | Not reported |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milpitas, CA | 3 | $100,000 |
| 2 | Fremont, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 3 | Irvine, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 4 | Lake Jackson, TX | 2 | Too few filings |
| 5 | Beaverton, OR | 1 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Burlington, NC | 1 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Cambridge, MA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | 1 | Too few filings |
| 9 | Elkton, MD | 1 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Gastonia, NC | 1 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Hurst, TX | 1 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Morgantown, WV | 1 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Northborough, MA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Port Lavaca, TX | 1 | Too few filings |
| 15 | San Jose, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 16 | Somerset, NJ | 1 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Somerville, MA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 18 | Springfield, MA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Starkville, MS | 1 | Too few filings |
| 20 | The Woodlands, TX | 1 | Too few filings |
| 21 | Wayne, PA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Wilmington, MA | 1 | Too few filings |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Scientist | 2 | Too few filings |
| 2 | Applied Mechanics Scientist | 1 | Too few filings |
| 3 | Assistant Research Professor | 1 | Too few filings |
| 4 | Associate Research Scientist | 1 | Too few filings |
| 5 | Director of Textile Research & Testing | 1 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Material Science Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Materials Analyst | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Materials Analyst, Dual Beam | 1 | Too few filings |
| 9 | Materials Analyst, Team Leader | 1 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Materials Test Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Polyurethanes Research Scientist | 1 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Principal Optical Scientist | 1 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Product Manager- MM | 1 | Too few filings |
| 14 | R&D Staff Chemist | 1 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Research Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 16 | Scientist | 1 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Section Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 18 | Senior Product Test Analyst | 1 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Senior R&D Engineer - Material Science | 1 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Senior Research Associate | 1 | Too few filings |
| 21 | Senior Research Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Senior Research Specialist | 1 | Too few filings |
| 23 | Senior Scientist | 1 | Too few filings |
| 24 | Sr. Materials Scientist | 1 | Too few filings |
| 25 | Staff Engr, H/W Development Engrng [SOC: 19-2032.00] | 1 | Too few filings |
| 26 | Technical Director | 1 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for materials scientists?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for materials scientists was $121,222 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $98,100 to $127,479.
- How does that compare with all materials scientists?
- BLS reports a median of $117,790 a year for all materials scientists in the U.S. (May 2025). Filings cover specific jobs at specific employers and locations, so the two are not directly comparable.