How much does a materials scientist make in Minnesota?
$132,200a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in Minnesota. That is $63.54 an hour or $11,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.54
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,500Median: $132,200Highest 10%: $172,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,500 | $40.14 | |
| 25th | $101,500 | $48.82 | |
| Median | $132,200 | $63.54 | |
| 75th | $138,300 | $66.50 | |
| 90th | $172,500 | $82.93 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $132,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials scientists.
| 3. Wisconsin | $137,700 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $137,600 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $132,600 |
| 6. Minnesota | $132,200 |
| 7. New York | $131,700 |
| 8. Indiana | $130,500 |
| 9. Connecticut | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $63.54 ($132,200 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $132,200 against $117,800 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for materials scientist pay?
Minnesota ranks 6 of 30 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays materials scientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $132,200 a year.
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.