Materials Scientists in New Jersey

Local pay for materials scientists in New Jersey, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-2032

$103,150

median pay, New Jersey

440

employed in New Jersey

-12.4%

vs U.S. median

+4.9%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What materials scientists earn in New Jersey

New Jersey · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of materials scientists in New Jersey earn between $79,450 and $126,290 a year; the U.S. median is $117,790.

$79,450

P10

$103,150

MEDIAN

$126,290

P75

$139,550

P90

Pay by metro in New Jersey

$117,650

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