Materials Scientists Salary in Virginia
Materials Scientists in Virginia earn a median of $124,150 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,820; the top 10% earn over $184,840. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Materials Engineers$116,720 median in Virginia
- Nanosystems Engineers$148,160 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Engineers$136,380 median in Virginia
- Nuclear Engineers$128,890 median in Virginia
- Microsystems Engineers$148,160 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$143,210 median in Virginia
Materials Scientists pay in Virginia
How much do materials scientists make in Virginia?
The median is $124,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,820 and the top 10% earn over $184,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 30 (+5% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.