Materials Scientists Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Materials Scientists in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $102,497 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.6% vs the national median of $104,160. An estimated 310 materials scientists are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $96,840 to $109,080 depending on location.
$102,497
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$109,080
Highest paying metro
$96,840
Lowest paying metro
310
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Materials Scientists salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $109,080 | $73,840 | $149,790 | 210 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $101,570 | $67,410 | $132,040 | 50 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $96,840 | $68,770 | $119,260 | 50 |