Materials Scientists
PERM salary data: 75 certified positions, FY2023–FY2026. SOC 19-2032.
75
certified PERM positions
$109,907
Median pay
$90,789
25th pct
$127,479
75th pct
$140,727
90th pct
$74,416
10th pct
Estimates from public U.S. Department of Labor records — wages are
employer-attested offered wages, not verified salaries paid; counts are filings, not
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Data: DOL PERM filings FY2023–FY2026 (through June 2026) · Page updated October 2026
$74,416$109,907 median$140,727
Quarterly median offered wage 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 5.5%
Top PERM sponsors for Materials Scientists
| Employer | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. | 3 | $141,211 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | 3 | $128,875 |
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 3 | $111,218 |
| TE Connectivity Corporation | 2 | $132,577 |
| CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC | 1 | $81,488 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. | 1 | $124,656 |
| ACCENTURE LLP | 1 | $186,670 |
| Leidos, Inc. | 1 | $131,518 |
| NIKE, INC. | 1 | $133,390 |
| THE SHERWINWILLIAMS COMPANY | 1 | $107,789 |
What is this? Offered wages on certified PERM labor certification
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