Materials Scientist is a All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services job with over 5,501 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools industry. The average H1B Materials Scientists job lasts 911 days.
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 2,333 | $47,284 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | 437 | $71,771 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 209 | $70,638 |
| Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing | 174 | $80,727 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | 137 | $78,124 |
| Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing | 126 | $84,835 |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 122 | $57,049 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 75 | $74,918 |
| Engineering Services | 75 | $73,957 |
| All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 63 | $92,018 |