Materials Scientists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $102,890 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.47
10th percentile $90,060
90th percentile $167,670
Employed locally 40
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,060
    25th
    $100,810
    50th (median)
    $102,890
    75th
    $122,330
    90th
    $167,670

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 138% Median Materials Scientists salary is 38% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,400

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $73,440
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $60,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $85,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Rochester, NY is $49.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.61 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Rochester, NY is 1.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $90,060 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,810.