Materials Scientists Salary in North Carolina
Materials Scientists in North Carolina earn a median of $106,470 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,720; the top 10% earn over $161,870. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Microsystems Engineers$112,450 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$122,930 median in North Carolina
Materials Scientists pay in North Carolina
How much do materials scientists make in North Carolina?
The median is $106,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,720 and the top 10% earn over $161,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 30 (−10% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.