Materials Scientists Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,850 -46.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.85
10th percentile $48,810
90th percentile $164,430
Employed locally 50
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,810
    25th
    $50,280
    50th (median)
    $55,850
    75th
    $125,100
    90th
    $164,430

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$69,640
    Chemical Technicians$50,040
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,840
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$56,540
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$53,290
    Chemists$78,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Northern Indiana is $26.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Northern Indiana is 46.4% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,810 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,280.