Materials Scientists Salary in Wisconsin
Materials Scientists in Wisconsin earn a median of $137,700 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $137,700
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,650; the top 10% earn over $160,640. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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Materials Scientists pay in Wisconsin
How much do materials scientists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $137,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,650 and the top 10% earn over $160,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 30 (+17% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.