How much does a materials scientist make in Albany?
$132,700a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $63.77 an hour or $11,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.77
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,420Median: $132,700Highest 10%: $176,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,420 | $43.47 | |
| 25th | $107,300 | $51.57 | |
| Median | $132,700 | $63.77 | |
| 75th | $168,700 | $81.11 | |
| 90th | $176,900 | $85.03 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for materials scientists.
| New York, NY | $120,700 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $159,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $134,100 |
| Chemist | $110,900 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,300 |
| Physical Scientist | $99,460 |
| Economist | $99,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $95,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,510 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $93,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $63.77 ($132,700 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $132,700 against $117,800 nationally, 13% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $131,700, so Albany pays 1% more.
Where does Albany rank for materials scientist pay?
8 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials scientist make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.