Materials Scientists Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $92,470 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.46
10th percentile $62,210
90th percentile $148,900
Employed locally 30
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,210
    25th
    $62,210
    50th (median)
    $92,470
    75th
    $140,250
    90th
    $148,900

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 92% Median Materials Scientists salary is 8% below 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $118,010

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,990
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $52,510
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,290
    Chemists $80,220
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,970
    School Psychologists $81,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Manchester, NH is $44.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.59 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Manchester, NH is 11.2% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $62,210 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,210.