How much does a materials scientist make in New York?
$120,700a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $58.00 an hour or $10,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.00
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,450Median: $120,700Highest 10%: $179,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,450 | $38.20 | |
| 25th | $83,120 | $39.96 | |
| Median | $120,700 | $58.00 | |
| 75th | $137,200 | $65.97 | |
| 90th | $179,300 | $86.19 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for materials scientists.
| Albany, NY | $132,700 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $58.00 ($120,700 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $120,700 against $117,800 nationally, 2% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $131,700, so New York pays 8% less.
Where does New York rank for materials scientist pay?
16 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials scientist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,300 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.