Materials Scientists Salary in Kansas
Materials Scientists in Kansas earn a median of $115,490 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $115,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,800; the top 10% earn over $182,780. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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Materials Scientists pay in Kansas
How much do materials scientists make in Kansas?
The median is $115,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $86,800 and the top 10% earn over $182,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 30 (−2% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.