Materials Scientists Salary in Georgia
Materials Scientists in Georgia earn a median of $91,970 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,820; the top 10% earn over $154,600. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near Georgia
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- Materials Engineers$100,840 median in Georgia
- Nanosystems Engineers$112,260 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Engineers$103,880 median in Georgia
- Nuclear Engineers$132,440 median in Georgia
- Microsystems Engineers$112,260 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$140,460 median in Georgia
Materials Scientists pay in Georgia
How much do materials scientists make in Georgia?
The median is $91,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,820 and the top 10% earn over $154,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 30 (−22% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.