Materials Scientists
Occupation
$104,160
National Median Salary
$50.08
Median Hourly Wage
8,330
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+13.2%
10 Year Change
$91,980
2014 Median
$104,160
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Materials Scientists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $141,050 | 140 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $137,520 | 550 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $135,830 | 140 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $134,540 | 100 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $131,860 | 200 |
Top Paying States for Materials Scientists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $136,300 | 80 |
| California | $131,530 | 610 |
| Colorado | $126,980 | — |
| New York | $125,490 | 630 |
| Florida | $122,910 | 100 |
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Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Machinery Manufacturing
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Plastics Product Manufacturing
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
Textile Mills