Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Materials Scientists

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1California$177,030
  2. 2Oregon$150,550
  3. 3Wisconsin$137,700
  4. 4District of Columbia$137,600
  5. 5Massachusetts$132,600
  6. 6Minnesota$132,160
  7. 7New York$131,740
  8. 8Indiana$130,540
  9. 9Connecticut$130,320
  10. 10Washington$127,250
  11. 11Utah$126,840
  12. 12Illinois$125,850
  13. 13Virginia$124,150
  14. 14New Hampshire$119,990
  15. 15Colorado$117,290