How much does a materials scientist make in New York?
$131,700a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in New York. That is $63.34 an hour or $10,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.34
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,880Median: $131,700Highest 10%: $204,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,880 | $42.25 | |
| 25th | $106,700 | $51.30 | |
| Median | $131,700 | $63.34 | |
| 75th | $167,600 | $80.60 | |
| 90th | $204,800 | $98.48 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $132,700 |
| New York, NY | $120,700 |
| Rochester, NY | $102,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials scientists.
| 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 |
| 10. Washington | $127,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $63.34 ($131,700 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $131,700 against $117,800 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New York rank for materials scientist pay?
New York ranks 7 of 30 states.
Which city in New York pays materials scientists the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $132,700 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.