What is the average salary for Materials Scientists?

The median salary for Materials Scientists is $101K per year, based on 14 public records.

Which cities pay Materials Scientists the most?

The highest-paying cities for Materials Scientists include Oak Ridge, TN.

What skills do Materials Scientists need?

Key skills for Materials Scientists include Domain Expertise, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Analytical Thinking.

Materials Scientists

Salary benchmarks based on 14 public records across 1 cities.

Limited data: 14 points across cities

What do Materials Scientists do?

Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, SOC 2018 (SOC 19-2032)

Avg experience: 5 years