Materials Scientists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $97,460 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.85
10th percentile $61,920
90th percentile $121,370
Employed locally 40
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,920
    25th
    $85,490
    50th (median)
    $97,460
    75th
    $98,040
    90th
    $121,370

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 115% Median Materials Scientists salary is 15% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $126,980
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $100,540

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians$48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other$59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Reno, NV is $46.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.24 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Reno, NV is 6.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,920 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,490.