Materials Scientists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $135,510 +30.1% vs national
Median hourly $65.15
10th percentile $86,060
90th percentile $161,340
Employed locally 40
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,060
    25th
    $95,790
    50th (median)
    $135,510
    75th
    $153,530
    90th
    $161,340

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 143% Median Materials Scientists salary is 43% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,530
    California $131,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,530

    Nearby metros — Materials Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utah $118,720
    South Carolina $87,920

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Salt Lake City, UT is $65.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.05 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 30.1% above 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $86,060 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,790.