How much does a materials scientist make in Wisconsin?
$137,700a year
Median yearly pay for materials scientists in Wisconsin. That is $66.20 an hour or $11,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.20
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,650Median: $137,700Highest 10%: $160,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,650 | $35.41 | |
| 25th | $98,160 | $47.19 | |
| Median | $137,700 | $66.20 | |
| 75th | $154,500 | $74.30 | |
| 90th | $160,600 | $77.23 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $132,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials scientists.
| 1. California | $177,000 |
| 2. Oregon | $150,600 |
| 3. Wisconsin | $137,700 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $137,600 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $132,600 |
| 6. Minnesota | $132,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $66.20 ($137,700 a year).
Do materials scientists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $137,700 against $117,800 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for materials scientist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 3 of 30 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays materials scientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $132,200 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.