Materials Scientist salary in Los Alamos, NM
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Los Alamos, NM metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Research Associate Materials Science
Median salary$110,612
Middle 50%$103.9k–$148.9k
vs. national median+18%comparison median $93,746
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $101,171 |
| 25th | $103,872 |
| 50th (median) | $110,612 |
| 75th | $148,900 |
| 90th | $155,809 |
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Triad National Security | $110,612 | 10 |
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 | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.