California

Materials Scientists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$130,220
+16.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$62.61
 
10th Percentile
$57,030
Entry level
90th Percentile
$182,860
Senior level
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Salary Range

Materials Scientistss in California earn between $57,030 and $182,860, with a mean of $130,220. The national average for this role is $111,643.

$130,220 mean
10th Percentile$57,03090th Percentile$182,860

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$130,220
National Average$111,643
New York$133,200
Colorado$128,850
Washington$128,540
Massachusetts$122,600
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.