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Materials Scientists Salary
in California

Based on 2,760 salary filings from the US Department of Labor for California.

$131,080
Average Salary
$127,550
Median Salary
$181,500
Max Salary
$87,070
Min Salary

Top Paying States for Materials Scientists

Washington
1,240 filings
$148,500
New York
630 filings
$133,200
California
2,760 filings
$131,080
Maryland
960 filings
$130,650
Delaware
50 filings
$130,270
California
610 filings
$130,220
Oregon
90 filings
$130,040
Colorado
0 filings
$128,850
Washington
290 filings
$128,540
Colorado
540 filings
$126,100

Materials Scientists vs National Average

California Average$131,080
US National Average$111,410
Difference+$19,670

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