New Jersey

Materials Scientists Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$107,960
-15.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$51.90
 
10th Percentile
$79,450
Entry level
90th Percentile
$139,550
Senior level
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Salary Range

Materials Scientists in New Jersey earn between $79,450 and $139,550, with a mean of $107,960. The national average for this role is $128,054.

$107,960 mean
10th Percentile$79,45090th Percentile$139,550

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$107,960
National Average$128,054
California$189,460
Oregon$154,140
District of Columbia$141,040
Washington$139,140
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.