BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Materials Scientists in California earn between $96,050 and $300,330, with a mean of $189,460. The national average for this role is $128,054.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $189,460 |
| National Average | $128,054 |
| Oregon | $154,140 |
| District of Columbia | $141,040 |
| Washington | $139,140 |
| New York | $138,200 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.