First Solar Materials Engineer salary
Based on 17 H-1B filings by First Solar, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
Most First Solar Materials Engineer filings are at exactly $105,602. 11 of 17 filings (65%) list this exact salary.
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $93,679 |
| 25th | $105,602 |
| 50th (median) | $105,602 |
| 75th | $105,602 |
| 90th | $124,849 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Ohio 15). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
First Solar files many roles at exactly $105,602. 11 of 17 filings (65%).
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | $105,602 | 11 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a materials engineer make at First Solar?
In H-1B filings, First Solar, Inc.'s median base salary for Materials Engineer is $105,602; half of filings fall between $105,602 and $105,602. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does First Solar sponsor H-1B visas for materials engineers?
Yes. First Solar, Inc. filed 17 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 First Solar 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