How much does a materials scientist make in Seattle?
$137,500a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $66.12 an hour or $11,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.12
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,900Median: $137,500Highest 10%: $208,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,900 | $43.22 | |
| 25th | $104,400 | $50.19 | |
| Median | $137,500 | $66.12 | |
| 75th | $177,000 | $85.11 | |
| 90th | $208,000 | $99.98 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for materials scientists.
| Portland, OR | $150,600 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $108,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $66.12 ($137,500 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $137,500 against $117,800 nationally, 17% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $127,300, so Seattle pays 8% more.
Where does Seattle rank for materials scientist pay?
6 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials scientist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,000 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.