Materials Scientists in California
SOC 19-2032 · Life, Physical, and Social Science
1,030Jobs in California
$189,460Mean annual wage
1st of 30Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,050 | $46.18 |
| 25th percentile | $131,060 | $63.01 |
| Median (50th) | $177,030 | $85.11 |
| 75th percentile | $233,890 | $112.45 |
| 90th percentile | $300,330 | $144.39 |
| Mean | $189,460 | $91.09 |
Across 30 states with a published mean, the highest are California ($189,460), Oregon ($154,140), District of Columbia (not a state) ($141,040); the lowest are Montana ($75,610), Tennessee ($81,300), Texas ($90,480). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,030 | $189,460 | $177,030 |
| Arizona | — | — | — |
| Nevada | 100 | $96,880 | $97,490 |
| Oregon | 100 | $154,140 | $150,550 |