Materials Scientists Salary in Connecticut
Materials Scientists in Connecticut earn a median of $130,320 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,440; the top 10% earn over $201,790. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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- Microsystems Engineers$124,110 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$129,500 median in Connecticut
- Validation Engineers$104,160 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
Materials Scientists pay in Connecticut
How much do materials scientists make in Connecticut?
The median is $130,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,440 and the top 10% earn over $201,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 30 (+11% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.