Lead Materials Scientist visa sponsorship salary
Across 2 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Lead Materials Scientist is $136,731. The middle half of filings fall between $116,747 and $156,716, and the top decile begins at $168,706. Classified under SOC 19-2032.00 (Materials Scientists).
This is one of many job titles filed under Materials Scientists. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $136,731
- 25th pct
- $116,747
- 75th pct
- $156,716
- 90th pct
- $168,706
- Filings
- 2
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC | Neenah, WI | $96,762 | II | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Divergent Technologies, Inc. | Torrance, CA | $176,700 | IV | Jun 18, 2025 |
Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.