How much does a materials scientist make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $61.28 an hour or $10,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.28
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,890 | $35.04 | |
| 25th | $101,300 | $48.69 | |
| Median | $127,500 | $61.28 | |
| 75th | $165,700 | $79.64 | |
| 90th | $171,600 | $82.48 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for materials scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $164,900 |
| Economist | $139,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,200 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $134,100 |
| Psychologist | $120,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $112,700 |
| Biological Scientist | $106,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,000 |
| Microbiologist | $102,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $97,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $61.28 ($127,500 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $127,500 against $117,800 nationally, 8% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $106,900, so Philadelphia pays 19% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for materials scientist pay?
13 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials scientist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,600 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.