Applied Materials Materials Engineer salary
Based on 108 H-1B filings by Applied Materials, Inc, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $107,429 |
| 25th | $128,414 |
| 50th (median) | $149,629 |
| 75th | $165,053 |
| 90th | $179,479 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $125,000 | $117,904 | $136,129 | 51 |
| FY2021 | $125,000 | $105,128 | $136,208 | 52 |
| FY2022 | $135,251 | $119,870 | $151,427 | 29 |
| FY2023 | $130,533 | $105,250 | $154,541 | 32 |
| FY2024 | $140,429 | $118,998 | $156,193 | 55 |
| FY2025 | $143,727 | $126,281 | $154,527 | 34 |
| FY2026 | $153,718 | $132,202 | $166,763 | 74 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 69). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 4 |
| Level II · Qualified | $113,000 | 11 |
| Level III · Experienced | $149,087 | 41 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $178,797 | 23 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a materials engineer make at Applied Materials?
In H-1B filings, Applied Materials, Inc's median base salary for Materials Engineer is $149,629; half of filings fall between $128,414 and $165,053. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Applied Materials sponsor H-1B visas for materials engineers?
Yes. Applied Materials, Inc filed 108 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 17-2131 (Materials Engineers), so this page covers every job title Applied Materials filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology