Underwriters Laboratories Materials Scientist salary
Based on 18 H-1B filings by Underwriters Laboratories Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Associate Materials Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $102,000 |
| 25th | $103,236 |
| 50th (median) | $106,500 |
| 75th | $114,688 |
| 90th | $119,889 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 10). 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 | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 9 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 5 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a materials scientist make at Underwriters Laboratories?
In H-1B filings, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.'s median base salary for Materials Scientist is $106,500; half of filings fall between $103,236 and $114,688. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Underwriters Laboratories sponsor H-1B visas for materials scientists?
Yes. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. filed 18 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 Underwriters Laboratories 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