Materials Engineer salary in Port Lavaca, TX
Based on 23 certified H-1B filings in the Port Lavaca, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Point Comfort.
Median salary$104,853
Middle 50%$90.6k–$114.8k
vs. national median−13%comparison median $120,765
Filings23FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,984 |
| 25th | $90,584 |
| 50th (median) | $104,853 |
| 75th | $114,777 |
| 90th | $121,389 |
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Taurus Industrial Group | $95,098 | 17 |
| Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas | too few | 6 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 9 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $112,424 | 13 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $100,069 | $112,424 | 13 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.