Materials Scientist salary in Idaho Falls, ID
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Research Associate Materials Science
Median salary$139,200
Middle 50%$127.4k–$150.2k
vs. national median+48%comparison median $93,746
Filings16FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $96,150 |
| 25th | $127,359 |
| 50th (median) | $139,200 |
| 75th | $150,162 |
| 90th | $154,974 |
Cost of living
Idaho Falls's median Materials Scientist salary of $139,200 is worth about $147,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Idaho Falls = 94.4).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Battelle Energy Alliance | $142,200 | 14 |
| Boise State University | too few | 2 |
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 | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 9 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.