Materials Scientists Salary in Minnesota
Materials Scientists in Minnesota earn a median of $132,160 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,500; the top 10% earn over $172,500. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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Materials Scientists pay in Minnesota
How much do materials scientists make in Minnesota?
The median is $132,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,500 and the top 10% earn over $172,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 30 (+12% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.