UChicago Argonne Materials Scientist salary
Based on 20 H-1B filings by UChicago Argonne LLC, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Associate Materials Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,758 |
| 25th | $76,676 |
| 50th (median) | $90,063 |
| 75th | $109,922 |
| 90th | $117,672 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,588 | $74,027 | $98,305 | 12 |
| FY2021 | $72,775 | $61,372 | $79,268 | 11 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2025 | $90,063 | $78,648 | $109,922 | 17 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 3 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 7 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 6 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 5 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a materials scientist make at UChicago Argonne?
In H-1B filings, UChicago Argonne LLC's median base salary for Materials Scientist is $90,063; half of filings fall between $76,676 and $109,922. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does UChicago Argonne sponsor H-1B visas for materials scientists?
Yes. UChicago Argonne LLC filed 20 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 UChicago Argonne 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