Materials Scientists pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for materials scientists is $63.75 an hour ($132,600 a year). About 890 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($117,790). Massachusetts ranks 5th of 30 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials scientists in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.30 | $96,310 |
| 25% of workers | $49.95 | $103,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.75 | $132,600 |
| 75% of workers | $70.00 | $145,600 |
| 90% of workers | $80.96 | $168,390 |
Materials Scientists pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $151,070 | 80 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $132,600 | 700 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for materials scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +8.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chemists | $125,000 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $100,640 |
| Physicists | $106,410 |
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