Materials Scientists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for materials scientists is $63.34 an hour ($131,740 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($117,790). New York ranks 7th of 30 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials scientists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.25 | $87,880 |
| 25% of workers | $51.30 | $106,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.34 | $131,740 |
| 75% of workers | $80.60 | $167,640 |
| 90% of workers | $98.47 | $204,830 |
Materials Scientists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $132,650 | 150 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $120,650 | 560 |
| Rochester | $102,890 | 40 |
New York 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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chemists | $90,600 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $82,160 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $117,820 |
| Physicists | $181,970 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $86,410 |
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