Materials Scientists
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Materials Scientists *
U S |
$40.38 | $52.11 | $67.53 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$37.71 | $44.05 | $49.78 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$37.71 | $46.89 | $49.78 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 390 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Materials Scientists most often work?
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 82 new Materials Scientists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 7,100 | 7,300 | 300 | 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 87 | 90 | 3 | 3.4% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 77 | 80 | 3 | 3.9% |
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