What are the main factors that influence a Material Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Material Scientist's salary?

A Material Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Materials Management Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $58,326, a Materials Management Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $75,578, a Material Scientist (4-7 years)earns $95,872, a Materials Management Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $110,904, a Materials Management Supervisor (7+ years)earns $87,160,

What are the highest paying states for a Material Scientist?

Material Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Material Scientist roles are District of Columbia $105,603, California $105,202, Massachusetts $103,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Material Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Material Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Molecular Biology Scientist V: $207,110; Molecular Biology Scientist IV: $156,420; Molecular Biology Scientist III: $128,130; Material Manager: $126,975; Scientist: $125,691.

Material Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Material Scientist make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Material Scientist in Delaware is $96,590 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Material Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,236
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,756 to $106,350
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,982

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Material Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,350	$8,862	$2,045	$51
Average	$96,590	$8,049	$1,857	$46
25th Percentile	$84,756	$7,063	$1,630	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Material Scientist Salaries

A Material Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Material Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Material Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,326
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,578
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,872
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,904
Expert (over 8 years): $87,160

Levels	Salary
Materials... Level Material Scientist	$58,326
Materials... Level Material Scientist	$75,578
Material ... Level Material Scientist	$95,872
Materials... Level Material Scientist	$110,904
Materials... Level Material Scientist	$87,160

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How Do Material Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Material Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $105,603.
California: $105,202.
Massachusetts: $103,800.

District of Columbia $105,603 California $105,202 Massachusetts $103,800 Washington $103,419 New Jersey $103,381 Alaska $103,247 Connecticut $101,931 New York $101,397

Hawaii $99,689 Rhode Island $98,888 Maryland $98,345 Minnesota $97,601 Colorado $97,314 Illinois $97,219 Oregon $96,857 Delaware $96,590

New Hampshire $96,422 Virginia $96,046 Pennsylvania $94,949 Nevada $94,396 North Dakota $94,215 Michigan $93,929 Wisconsin $93,824 Vermont $93,614

Texas $93,032 Maine $92,994 Arizona $92,937 Ohio $92,870 Georgia $91,992 Indiana $91,554 Wyoming $91,468 Utah $91,334

Iowa $91,277 Kansas $90,819 Louisiana $90,686 North Carolina $90,638 Missouri $90,619 Florida $90,247 Montana $90,047 Nebraska $89,856

Kentucky $89,751 South Carolina $89,369 Tennessee $89,131 Idaho $89,036 New Mexico $88,339 Oklahoma $88,187 Alabama $87,624 South Dakota $86,680

Arkansas $86,165 West Virginia $85,888 Mississippi $85,058

Top Paying Cities for Material Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $99,966
Little Creek: $99,041
Magnolia: $99,451

Lincoln, DE $99,966 Little Creek, DE $99,041 Magnolia, DE $99,451 Milford, DE $99,966 Marydel, DE $98,669 Millsboro, DE $99,966 Millville, DE $100,634 Milton, DE $99,966

Nassau, DE $99,966 Ocean View, DE $100,634 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,634 Seaford, DE $98,917 Selbyville, DE $100,634 Smyrna, DE $98,554 Viola, DE $99,451 Woodside, DE $99,165

Bear, DE $97,830 Newark, DE $97,868 Claymont, DE $97,944 Delaware City, DE $97,868 Hockessin, DE $97,944 Kirkwood, DE $97,868 Middletown, DE $98,354 Montchanin, DE $97,944

New Castle, DE $97,944 Odessa, DE $98,488 Port Penn, DE $97,601 Rockland, DE $97,944 Saint Georges, DE $97,868 Townsend, DE $98,345 Winterthur, DE $97,944 Lewes, DE $99,966

Wilmington, DE $97,944 Dover, DE $98,993 Dover Afb, DE $99,222 Bethany Beach, DE $100,634 Bethel, DE $98,917 Bridgeville, DE $99,966 Camden Wyoming, DE $99,098 Cheswold, DE $98,764

Clayton, DE $98,516 Dagsboro, DE $100,634 Delmar, DE $98,917 Ellendale, DE $99,966 Felton, DE $99,966 Fenwick Island, DE $100,634 Frankford, DE $100,634 Frederica, DE $99,966

Georgetown, DE $99,966 Greenwood, DE $99,966 Harbeson, DE $99,966 Harrington, DE $99,966 Hartly, DE $98,469 Houston, DE $99,966 Kenton, DE $98,516 Laurel, DE $98,917

Yorklyn, DE $97,944

Material Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$84,756

Average $96,590/year

$106,350

$7,063

Average $8,049/month

$8,862

$1,630

Average $1,857/week

$2,045

$41

Average $46/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,350	$8,862	$2,045	$51
Average	$96,590	$8,049	$1,857	$46
25th Percentile	$84,756	$7,063	$1,630	$41

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