Materials Scientists Salary in Florida
Materials Scientists in Florida earn a median of $102,340 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,270; the top 10% earn over $155,070. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near Florida
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- Microsystems Engineers$105,410 median in Florida (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$129,280 median in Florida
Materials Scientists pay in Florida
How much do materials scientists make in Florida?
The median is $102,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,270 and the top 10% earn over $155,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 30 (−13% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.