Materials Scientists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $98,570 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.39
10th percentile $49,070
90th percentile $138,120
Employed locally 140
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,070
    25th
    $61,850
    50th (median)
    $98,570
    75th
    $109,500
    90th
    $138,120

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 123% Median Materials Scientists salary is 23% 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
    Cleveland, OH $98,710

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists$96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$82,800
    Biological Technicians$51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Columbus, OH is $47.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.06 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Columbus, OH is 5.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,070 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,850.