Materials Scientists Salary in Massachusetts
Materials Scientists in Massachusetts earn a median of $132,600 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 890
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,310; the top 10% earn over $168,390. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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- Microsystems Engineers$131,260 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$149,470 median in Massachusetts
Materials Scientists pay in Massachusetts
How much do materials scientists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $132,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,310 and the top 10% earn over $168,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 30 (+13% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.