Materials Scientists Salary in Ohio
Materials Scientists in Ohio earn a median of $108,830 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $108,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,620; the top 10% earn over $159,130. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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- Materials Engineers$106,510 median in Ohio
- Nanosystems Engineers$120,470 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Engineers$111,200 median in Ohio
- Microsystems Engineers$120,470 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$138,440 median in Ohio
- Validation Engineers$100,060 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
Materials Scientists pay in Ohio
How much do materials scientists make in Ohio?
The median is $108,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,620 and the top 10% earn over $159,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 30 (−8% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.