Materials Scientists Salary in Ohio

Materials scientists in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $118,440 a year) and the least in Columbus ($99,670), across the 4 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the materials scientists average at $110,640 and the median at $108,830 for 450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,180.

Materials Scientists average salary by city in Ohio

Cleveland$118,440
Akron$115,650
Cincinnati$105,030
Columbus$99,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$118,440	$111,810	$107,690	$86,370	94
Akron	$115,650	$109,720	$108,480	$84,553	93
Cincinnati	$105,030	$107,500	$62,440	$78,375	95
Columbus	$99,670	$104,430	$81,320	$74,150	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Materials Scientists salary in other states

Materials Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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