Materials Scientists salary
in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Materials Scientists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro earn a median of $231,710 a year, based on BLS estimates for 380 jobs (May 2025). That is 97% above the U.S. median of $117,790 and 31% above the CA statewide median of $177,030. It ranks #1 of 9 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE380 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN SAN FRANCISCO · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Materials Scientists salary in San Francisco?
The BLS median is $231,710 a year (May 2025). Half of the 380 jobs pay between $166,060 and $300,120. The 10th percentile is $134,780 and the 90th is $300,330.
Is San Francisco a high-paying metro for Materials Scientists?
That is 97% above the U.S. median of $117,790 and 31% above the CA statewide median of $177,030. It ranks #1 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).
Which employers pay Materials Scientists the most in San Francisco?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ($102,517). 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.