Materials Scientists salary
in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Materials Scientists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro earn a median of $132,160 a year, based on BLS estimates for 270 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% above the U.S. median of $117,790 and in line with the MN statewide median of $132,160. It ranks #5 of 9 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Materials Scientists salary in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $132,160 a year (May 2025). Half of the 270 jobs pay between $101,540 and $137,320. The 10th percentile is $83,510 and the 90th is $172,190.
Is Minneapolis a high-paying metro for Materials Scientists?
That is 12% above the U.S. median of $117,790 and in line with the MN statewide median of $132,160. It ranks #5 of 9 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.