Materials Scientists Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 30 · CA
50.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $189,460 ≈ $91/hr
Median annual salary $177,030
Employment 1,030
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $96,050P25 $131,060 Median $177,030P75 $233,890P90 $300,330
About 80% of materials scientistss in California earn between $96,050 and $300,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean materials scientists salary in California is $189,460, about 50.2% above the U.S. average ($126,180). That works out to roughly $91/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $231,920 | $225,780 | 180 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $231,710 | $225,960 | 380 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $149,980 | $154,850 | 200 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $129,050 | $129,240 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $96,050 | $102,920 | 80 |