The salary statistics and trend of materials scientists in the industry of federal government, including usps are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare materials scientist salaries in different industries within the federal, state, and local government sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $101,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $108,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $127,600 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $150,180 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $155,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials scientists in the industry of federal government, including usps. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) materials scientists is $155,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $127,600. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials scientists is $101,490.
The average salaries of materials scientists in two industries within the federal, state, and local government sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of materials scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | |
| Federal government, including USPS | |
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