How much does a materials scientist make in Pennsylvania?
$106,900a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in Pennsylvania. That is $51.40 an hour or $8,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.40
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,850Median: $106,900Highest 10%: $159,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,850 | $33.10 | |
| 25th | $79,700 | $38.32 | |
| Median | $106,900 | $51.40 | |
| 75th | $123,500 | $59.39 | |
| 90th | $159,200 | $76.52 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $127,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials scientists.
| 17. Maryland | $112,400 |
| 18. Ohio | $108,800 |
| 19. Michigan | $107,400 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $106,900 |
| 21. North Carolina | $106,500 |
| 22. New Jersey | $103,200 |
| 23. Florida | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $51.40 ($106,900 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $106,900 against $117,800 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for materials scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 30 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays materials scientists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $127,500 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.