As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Materials Scientist in Massachusetts is $114,385, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,200 weekly, or $9,532 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Materials Scientist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Materials Scientist in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $94,147 to $138,325. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($103,792) and 75th percentile ($126,916), while top earners (90th percentile) make $138,325 per year. This $23,124 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, Massachusetts Materials Scientist often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $94,147 MA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $103,792 MA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $114,385 MA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $126,916 MA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Materials Scientist Salary $138,325 MA October 01, 2026
25% $103,792 10% $94,147 90% $138,325 75% $126,916 $114,385 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $126,156 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $128,528 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $127,535 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $128,809 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $127,562 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $133,770 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $127,460 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $133,754 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $133,765 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $131,378 Date Updated October 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

    7 + years experience
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