Materials Scientists Salary in Pennsylvania
Materials Scientists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $106,920 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,850; the top 10% earn over $159,170. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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- Materials Engineers$98,030 median in Pennsylvania
- Nanosystems Engineers$108,950 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Engineers$116,970 median in Pennsylvania
- Nuclear Engineers$133,250 median in Pennsylvania
- Microsystems Engineers$108,950 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$133,940 median in Pennsylvania
Materials Scientists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do materials scientists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $106,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,850 and the top 10% earn over $159,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 30 (−9% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.