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SOC 19-2032·Life, Physical & Social ScienceOpportunity job
Materials Scientists
Median wage
$128,897
10-yr outlook
+5.9%by 2032
Openings / year
64
Workers in NY
630
How pay grows with experience
Materials Scientists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $93,172 |
| Median (typical) | $128,897 |
| Experienced | $158,647 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Materials Scientists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $139,363 |
| Hudson Valley | $132,323 |
| Capital Region | $130,405 |
| New York City | $128,896 |
| Central New York | $119,726 |
| Southern Tier | $108,876 |
| Finger Lakes | $97,743 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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