Materials Scientists Salary in District of Columbia
Materials Scientists in District of Columbia earn a median of $137,600 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $137,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $132,790; the top 10% earn over $161,700. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Materials Scientists pay in District of Columbia
How much do materials scientists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $137,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $132,790 and the top 10% earn over $161,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 30 (+17% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.