Materials Scientists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $106,470 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $51.19
10th percentile $77,180
90th percentile $162,060
Employed locally 60
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,180
    25th
    $93,430
    50th (median)
    $106,470
    75th
    $117,790
    90th
    $162,060

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 169% Median Materials Scientists salary is 69% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,530
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $106,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $103,970
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $102,450
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $92,790
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $92,470

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,610
    Chemists $81,940
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,800
    Social Science Research Assistants $50,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $62,680
    Chemical Technicians $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Greensboro, NC is $51.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.91 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Greensboro, NC is 2.2% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $77,180 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,430.