Materials Scientists Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $118,010 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $56.74
10th percentile $92,130
90th percentile $168,340
Employed locally 550
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,130
    25th
    $94,810
    50th (median)
    $118,010
    75th
    $136,230
    90th
    $168,340

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 105% Median Materials Scientists salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Materials Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,530
    Worcester, MA $142,900
    New Hampshire $136,300
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $135,510
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,530

    Nearby metros — Materials Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Worcester, MA $142,900
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,530
    Madison, WI $120,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $119,300
    Massachusetts $118,270
    Oklahoma $115,840

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,230
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $127,510
    Biological Technicians $64,380
    Chemists $130,830
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,860
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $87,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Boston, MA-NH is $56.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.41 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Boston, MA-NH is 13.3% above the national median of $104,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Materials Scientists in Boston?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $92,130 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,810.