How much does a materials scientist make in Virginia?
$124,200a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in Virginia. That is $59.69 an hour or $10,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.69
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,820Median: $124,200Highest 10%: $184,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 25th | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| Median | $124,200 | $59.69 | |
| 75th | $139,800 | $67.23 | |
| 90th | $184,800 | $88.87 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $127,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials scientists.
| 10. Washington | $127,300 |
| 11. Utah | $126,800 |
| 12. Illinois | $125,900 |
| 13. Virginia | $124,200 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $120,000 |
| 15. Colorado | $117,300 |
| 16. Kansas | $115,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $59.69 ($124,200 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $124,200 against $117,800 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Virginia rank for materials scientist pay?
Virginia ranks 13 of 30 states.
Which city in Virginia pays materials scientists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, 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.