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Materials Scientist salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Materials Scientist roles in California, updated Oct 12, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Materials Scientist postings in California

  1. Materials Scientist – ALD Coating TechnologyApplied Materials · Santa Clara, CA · $124K–$171K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  2. Materials Scientist – ALD Coating TechnologyApplied Materials · Santa Clara, CA · $124K–$171K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  3. Materials Scientist, Polymers1X · San Carlos, CA · $200K–$248K/yr · Posted Aug 21, 2026Apply
  4. Materials Scientist – ALD Coating TechnologyApplied Materials · Santa Clara, CA · $124K–$171K/yr · Posted Jul 21, 2026
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Materials Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$138K median · $135K–$148K typical · 26 postingsUnited States: middle half $135K–$148K, median $138K
  2. Minnesota$138K median · $138K–$138K typical · 10 postingsMinnesota: middle half $138K–$138K, median $138K
  3. Maplewood, MN$138K median · $138K–$138K typical · 10 postingsMaplewood, MN: middle half $138K–$138K, median $138K
  4. Massachusetts$109K median · $103K–$109K typical · 8 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $103K–$109K, median $109K
  5. Boston, MA$109K median · $103K–$109K typical · 4 postingsBoston, MA: middle half $103K–$109K, median $109K
  6. Somerville, MA$109K median · $103K–$109K typical · 4 postingsSomerville, MA: middle half $103K–$109K, median $109K
  7. Santa Clara, CA$148K median · $148K–$148K typical · 3 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $148K–$148K, median $148K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Materials Scientist make in California?

The median posted base pay for Materials Scientist jobs in California is $148K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Materials Scientist pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $148K–$148K. The top 10% list $224K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $148K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Materials Scientist jobs?

The median here is $148K, against $138K across all 29 postings for the role.

How many Materials Scientist jobs in California list pay?

4 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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