Materials Scientists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $92,790 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.61
10th percentile $73,100
90th percentile $130,150
Employed locally 40
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,100
    25th
    $73,120
    50th (median)
    $92,790
    75th
    $120,660
    90th
    $130,150

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 96% Median Materials Scientists salary is 4% below 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $109,080
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $101,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,400

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$126,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$96,620
    Chemists$86,090
    Biochemists and Biophysicists$103,100
    Physical Scientists, All Other$102,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Trenton, NJ is $44.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.80 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Trenton, NJ is 10.9% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $73,100 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,120.