Materials Scientists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $119,600 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $57.50
10th percentile $84,100
90th percentile $162,400
Employed locally 330
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,100
    25th
    $96,230
    50th (median)
    $119,600
    75th
    $135,680
    90th
    $162,400

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 122% Median Materials Scientists salary is 22% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$97,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95,530
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$91,160
    Chemists$83,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,130
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$103,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $57.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.79 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 14.8% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $84,100 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,230.