Materials Scientists Salary in South Carolina
Materials Scientists in South Carolina earn a median of $101,930 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,060; the top 10% earn over $137,490. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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- Microsystems Engineers$110,490 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$137,030 median in South Carolina
Materials Scientists pay in South Carolina
How much do materials scientists make in South Carolina?
The median is $101,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,060 and the top 10% earn over $137,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 30 (−13% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.