Materials Scientists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $98,710 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.46
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $146,510
Employed locally 120
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $50,510
    50th (median)
    $98,710
    75th
    $121,290
    90th
    $146,510

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 144% Median Materials Scientists salary is 44% 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
    California $131,530

    Nearby metros — Materials Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Akron, OH $103,350
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $102,450
    Ohio $101,950
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $101,920
    Columbus, OH $98,570

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,290
    Chemists$78,230
    Biological Technicians$50,040
    Chemical Technicians$57,300
    School Psychologists$84,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Cleveland, OH is $47.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.15 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Cleveland, OH is 5.2% below 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,510.