Materials Scientists salary
in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
- Middle 50%
- $83,120–$137,210
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #6 of 9
Materials Scientists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro earn a median of $120,650 a year, based on BLS estimates for 560 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $117,790 and 8% below the NY statewide median of $131,740. It ranks #6 of 9 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE560 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Employers filing for this job in New York
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering | $148,654 | 5 |
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | $116,000 | 20 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Materials Scientists. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED JOBS IN NEW YORK
Questions
What is the average Materials Scientists salary in New York?
The BLS median is $120,650 a year (May 2025). Half of the 560 jobs pay between $83,120 and $137,210. The 10th percentile is $79,450 and the 90th is $179,270.
Is New York a high-paying metro for Materials Scientists?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $117,790 and 8% below the NY statewide median of $131,740. It ranks #6 of 9 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Materials Scientists make an hour in New York?
About $58.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $120,650 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.96–$65.97 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
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).
Which employers pay Materials Scientists the most in New York?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering ($148,654), Brookhaven National Laboratory ($116,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.