Brookhaven National Laboratory Materials Scientist salary
Based on 55 H-1B filings by Brookhaven National Laboratory, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Associate Materials Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,768 |
| 25th | $80,000 |
| 50th (median) | $88,400 |
| 75th | $124,987 |
| 90th | $129,667 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $68,200 | $66,550 | $97,675 | 23 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2023 | $83,000 | $74,400 | $120,000 | 13 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2025 | $80,000 | $79,768 | $108,000 | 21 |
| FY2026 | $118,206 | $84,372 | $124,987 | 34 |
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 | $82,400 | 33 |
| Level III · Experienced | $125,000 | 18 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a materials scientist make at Brookhaven National Laboratory?
In H-1B filings, Brookhaven National Laboratory's median base salary for Materials Scientist is $88,400; half of filings fall between $80,000 and $124,987. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Brookhaven National Laboratory sponsor H-1B visas for materials scientists?
Yes. Brookhaven National Laboratory filed 55 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 19-2032 (Materials Scientists), so this page covers every job title Brookhaven National Laboratory 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