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