As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Materials Scientist in Hawaii is $109,768, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,111 weekly, or $9,147 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Materials Scientist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Materials Scientist in Hawaii vary widely, spanning from $89,716 to $132,655. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,272) and 75th percentile ($121,748), while top earners (90th percentile) make $132,655 per year. This $22,476 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Analytical Chemistry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Hawaii Materials Scientist often earn 4.5% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies. However, Hawaii currently ranks 9 nationwide for Materials Scientist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Materials Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $89,716 HI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $99,272 HI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $109,768 HI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $121,748 HI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $132,655 HI April 01, 2026
25% $99,272 10% $89,716 90% $132,655 75% $121,748 $109,768 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Ewa Beach, HI Avg. Salary $123,581 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Kaneohe, HI Avg. Salary $123,581 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Pearl City, HI Avg. Salary $123,581 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Waipahu, HI Avg. Salary $123,521 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aiea, HI Avg. Salary $123,581 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Anahola, HI Avg. Salary $122,749 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Camp H M Smith, HI Avg. Salary $123,581 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Captain Cook, HI Avg. Salary $122,749 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Eleele, HI Avg. Salary $122,749 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Fort Shafter, HI Avg. Salary $123,581 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Materials Scientist

    4 - 7 years experience
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    Chemist IV

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