New Hampshire Median
$119,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$57.69
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $117,790
State Rank
#14 of 30
80 employed here
How much does a Materials Scientist make in New Hampshire?
Materials Scientists in New Hampshire take home a median of $119,990 annually — roughly $57.69 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $117,790.
Within New Hampshire, entry-level pay starts around $65,200 while the top 10% make $173,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $73,310 and $169,330 a year.
Materials Scientist salary range in New Hampshire
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $65,200 | $31.35 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $73,310 | $35.25 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $119,990 | $57.69 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $169,330 | $81.41 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $173,640 | $83.48 |
|
How New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire ranks 14th out of 30 states and territories for Materials Scientist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Materials Scientist salary in other states
California $177,030Oregon $150,550Wisconsin $137,700District of Columbia $137,600Massachusetts $132,600Minnesota $132,160New York $131,740Indiana $130,540Connecticut $130,320Washington $127,250Utah $126,840Illinois $125,850Virginia $124,150Colorado $117,290Kansas $115,490Maryland $112,400Ohio $108,830Michigan $107,410Pennsylvania $106,920North Carolina $106,470New Jersey $103,150Florida $102,340South Carolina $101,930Nevada $97,490Georgia $91,970Iowa $88,320Texas $72,700Montana $71,810Tennessee $69,010
Working as a Materials Scientist in New Hampshire
Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Materials Scientists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare New Hampshire pay ($119,990) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Materials Scientist make in New Hampshire?
The median Materials Scientist salary in New Hampshire is $119,990 per year, or about $57.69 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $65,200 at the entry level to $173,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Hampshire pay compare to the national average?
New Hampshire pays Materials Scientists about 2% more than the national median of $117,790. New Hampshire ranks 14th out of 30 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Hampshire a good state for Materials Scientists?
Yes on pay — New Hampshire pays above the national median for this occupation, at $119,990 a year. About 80 Materials Scientists are employed in New Hampshire. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Hampshire?
The highest-paying occupations in New Hampshire include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($555,670), Surgeon, All Other ($534,870), Dermatologist ($516,230), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.