Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Materials Scientists salary
in Ames, IA
Iowa State University of Science and Technology reported a median base wage of $80,000 across 9 certified LCA filings for Materials Scientists (SOC 19-2032) in Ames, IA. The middle half ran $63,299–$82,000.
- Median
- $80,000
- 25th pct
- $63,299
- 75th pct
- $82,000
- 90th pct
- $86,970
9 SWORN FILINGS · RANGE $59,243–$88,850▬ BLS OEWS IA, ALL EMPLOYERS · P25 $67,590 · MEDIAN $88,320 · P75 $124,100
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RECENT FILINGS · PUBLIC DOL CASE NUMBERS
I-200-26134-913111Level II$88,850
I-200-26173-037816Level II$86,500
I-200-26061-673367Level II$82,000
I-200-26065-684919Level II$80,000
I-200-26038-626693Level II$80,000
I-200-26042-633141Level I$63,699
SAME ROLE, OTHER IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WORKSITES
Source: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx), certified full-time filings only; wage = WAGE_RATE_OF_PAY_FROM annualized (base wage offered, not total comp). Blue band: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state), P25–P75 for all employers in the state. Built 2026-10-11. Filings cover visa-sponsored positions and may not represent all employees. Not legal or financial advice.