Materials Scientists Salary in Utah
Materials Scientists in Utah earn a median of $126,840 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,360; the top 10% earn over $175,440. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near Utah
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- Materials Engineers$88,080 median in Utah
- Nanosystems Engineers$110,320 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Engineers$85,520 median in Utah
- Microsystems Engineers$110,320 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$135,840 median in Utah
- Validation Engineers$103,940 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
Materials Scientists pay in Utah
How much do materials scientists make in Utah?
The median is $126,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,360 and the top 10% earn over $175,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 30 (+8% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.