Highest-paying states for materials scientists
California leads at $177,030 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| California | $177,030 | $131,060–$233,890 |
| Oregon | $150,550 | $129,360–$175,340 |
| Wisconsin | $137,700 | $98,160–$154,540 |
| Massachusetts | $132,600 | $103,890–$145,600 |
| Minnesota | $132,160 | $101,540–$138,320 |
| New York | $131,740 | $106,710–$167,640 |
| Indiana | $130,540 | $82,180–$190,640 |
| Connecticut | $130,320 | $80,080–$159,990 |
| Washington | $127,250 | $98,000–$163,820 |
| Utah | $126,840 | $90,430–$171,770 |
| Illinois | $125,850 | $104,350–$145,620 |
| Virginia | $124,150 | $100,930–$139,840 |
| New Hampshire | $119,990 | $73,310–$169,330 |
| Colorado | $117,290 | $91,030–$134,050 |
| Kansas | $115,490 | $103,630–$134,830 |
| Maryland | $112,400 | $77,580–$135,830 |
| Ohio | $108,830 | $89,790–$138,120 |
| Michigan | $107,410 | $77,160–$161,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $106,920 | $79,700–$123,530 |
| North Carolina | $106,470 | $85,580–$133,480 |
| New Jersey | $103,150 | $79,450–$126,290 |
| Florida | $102,340 | $80,720–$124,860 |
| South Carolina | $101,930 | $88,990–$116,510 |
| Nevada | $97,490 | $86,250–$98,970 |
| Georgia | $91,970 | $66,950–$117,490 |
| Iowa | $88,320 | $67,590–$124,100 |
| Texas | $72,700 | $62,510–$114,100 |
| Montana | $71,810 | $55,810–$79,450 |
| Tennessee | $69,010 | $59,780–$85,650 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.