Principal Materials Engineer visa sponsorship salary
Across 2 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Principal Materials Engineer is $117,246. The middle half of filings fall between $114,685 and $119,806, and the top decile begins at $121,342. Classified under SOC 17-2131.00 (Materials Engineers).
This is one of many job titles filed under Materials Engineers. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $117,246
- 25th pct
- $114,685
- 75th pct
- $119,806
- 90th pct
- $121,342
- Filings
- 2
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Timken Company | North Canton, OH | $112,125 | II | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Mounds View, MN | $122,366 | IV | Feb 26, 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.