The Dow Chemical Company Materials Scientist salary
Based on 88 H-1B filings by The Dow Chemical Company, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Associate Materials Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,834 |
| 25th | $93,746 |
| 50th (median) | $106,995 |
| 75th | $118,102 |
| 90th | $118,102 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $107,162 | $92,498 | $107,162 | 13 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2025 | $107,515 | $93,746 | $118,102 | 55 |
| FY2026 | $90,834 | $90,834 | $106,995 | 33 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 58). 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 | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | $99,341 | 78 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a materials scientist make at The Dow Chemical Company?
In H-1B filings, The Dow Chemical Company's median base salary for Materials Scientist is $106,995; half of filings fall between $93,746 and $118,102. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does The Dow Chemical Company sponsor H-1B visas for materials scientists?
Yes. The Dow Chemical Company filed 88 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 The Dow Chemical Company 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