How much does a materials scientist make in Minneapolis?
$132,200a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $63.54 an hour or $11,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.54
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,510Median: $132,200Highest 10%: $172,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,510 | $40.15 | |
| 25th | $101,500 | $48.82 | |
| Median | $132,200 | $63.54 | |
| 75th | $137,300 | $66.02 | |
| 90th | $172,200 | $82.78 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for materials scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $101,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $63.54 ($132,200 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $132,200 against $117,800 nationally, 12% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $132,200, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for materials scientist pay?
10 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials scientist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,200 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.