Salary for Materials Scientist Jobs
Updated: 2 Feb 2012
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| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $50K | $100K | $150K |
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| Salary | $47,618 - $111,837 |
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| Bonus | $1,028 - $14,094 |
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| Profit Sharing | $996 - $11,150 |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $44,568 - $117,731 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 2 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 261 |
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Companies and Industries for
Materials Scientist
Jobs
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| Research & Development, Biotechnology | $39,794 - $102,908 |
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| Chemical Specialties | $61,063 - $114,343 |
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| Contract Research Organization | $43,322 - $101,647 |
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| Semiconductors | $66,108 - $114,663 |
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| Education, College/University | $40,826 - $96,573 |
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Key Statistics for
Materials Scientist
Jobs
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Female
18%
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Male
82%
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| Salary: | $68,166 - $96,013 | |
$69,334 - $98,028
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| Doctorate (PhD) | $68,807 - $121,267 |
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| Doctorate (PhD), Materials Science & Engineering | $71,793 - $138,650 |
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| Bachelor's Degree | $37,905 - $85,512 |
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| Doctorate (PhD), Chemistry | $70,477 - $110,299 |
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| Master of Science (MS), Materials Science & Engineering | $40,547 - $113,427 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
95% |
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Dental:
85% |
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Vision:
66% |
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None:
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Career Path for
Materials Scientist
Jobs
Materials Scientist
Salary Range
$44,568 - $117,731
Materials Scientist
Salary Range
$44,568 - $117,731
Salary Map for
Materials Scientist
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Materials Scientist Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Materials Scientist Jobs
San Jose, California (CA)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$87,490 - $105,592
#1 Highest Paying Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $91,563
#2 Highest Paying Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$77,685 - $88,540
#3 Highest Paying Location
Dayton, Ohio (OH)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$45,958 - $127,233
#4 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$40,000 - $186,500
#5 Highest Paying Location
Cleveland, Ohio (OH)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$52,000 - $82,000
#6 Highest Paying Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$59,110 - $81,389
#7 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$40,000 - $186,500
#1 Most Popular Location
Dayton, Ohio (OH)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$45,958 - $127,233
#2 Most Popular Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $91,563
#3 Most Popular Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$59,110 - $81,389
#4 Most Popular Location
San Jose, California (CA)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$87,490 - $105,592
#5 Most Popular Location
Cleveland, Ohio (OH)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$52,000 - $82,000
#6 Most Popular Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Materials Scientist
Salary Range:
$77,685 - $88,540
#7 Most Popular Location
Materials Scientist
Job Description
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and manmade materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications.
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