Materials Scientists salary in United States
The median materials scientists salary is $117,790 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Materials Scientists salary by region
Pay trend
Up 12.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Materials Scientists salary FAQs
What is the average Materials Scientists salary in United States?
The median Materials Scientists salary in United States is $117,790 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of materials scientistss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Materials Scientists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $66,820 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $197,290 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $117,790.
Do Materials Scientists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is among the highest at $231,710, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Materials Scientists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.