South Carolina

Materials Scientists Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$105,730
-17.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$50.83
 
10th Percentile
$70,060
Entry level
90th Percentile
$137,490
Senior level
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Salary Range

Materials Scientists in South Carolina earn between $70,060 and $137,490, with a mean of $105,730. The national average for this role is $128,054.

$105,730 mean
10th Percentile$70,06090th Percentile$137,490

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$105,730
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. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.