Materials Scientists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $100,400 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.27
10th percentile $74,990
90th percentile $162,390
Employed locally 790
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,990
    25th
    $78,760
    50th (median)
    $100,400
    75th
    $128,540
    90th
    $162,390

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 103% Median Materials Scientists salary is 3% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,530
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $126,950
    Rochester, NY $102,890

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,440
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,400
    Chemists $84,510
    School Psychologists $101,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in New York, NY-NJ is $48.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.19 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 3.6% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $74,990 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,760.