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Materials Scientist is a Scientific Research and Development Services job with over 6,092 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Materials Scientists are hired by companies in the Battery Manufacturing industry. The average H1B Materials Scientists job lasts 915 days.


Jobs Hired
6,092
Hiring Companies
1,372
Hiring Industries
312
Average Salary
$64,962
Approved
80%


What do Materials Scientists do?

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.

Source: O-NET OnLine



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Materials Scientists Jobs Over Time vs Average Salary Over Time

Materials Scientists has been a job in the H1B Visa program since 2010 where they hired 1 employees. This job peaked in 2020 with 577 employees, and have since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 125 in 2025.
Materials Scientists has been a job in the H1B Visa program since 2010 where the average salary was $41,454. This job peaked in 2024 with an average salary of $77,313, and has since been on a decline with the most recent average salary being $75,169 in 2025.


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