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Materials Scientists in Kentucky

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How Many Materials Scientists Work in Kentucky?

There were 30 Materials Scientists employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for Kentucky

Jobs for Materials Scientists in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 7.6%.

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Kentucky Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 0 annual job openings, and 40 total jobs in 2026 for Materials Scientists in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 800 annual jobs and 8,500 total jobs in 2026.

What do Materials Scientists Make in Kentucky?

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $32.36 an hour.

Top Kentucky Metros for Materials Scientists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Materials Scientists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 200 $117,370

Top States for Materials Scientists Employment

View the list below to see where most Materials Scientists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 1,010 $106,340
Texas 680 $108,780
Ohio 630 $95,390
Massachusetts 590 $96,210
Pennsylvania 350 $100,920
Michigan 330 $80,450
New York 330 $107,790
Illinois 310 $97,790
Maryland 290 $105,640
Tennessee 250 $75,010
Virginia 230 $85,190
New Jersey 200 $106,140
Florida 160 $92,760
Colorado 120 $112,630
North Carolina 110 $109,730
Oregon 110 $97,750
New Mexico 110 $137,240
Minnesota 90 $91,930
Missouri 90 $86,610
New Hampshire 80 $82,470

Below are the states where Materials Scientists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
New Mexico $137,240
Connecticut $127,430
Indiana $124,530
Nevada $116,090
Louisiana $113,540
Colorado $112,630
North Carolina $109,730
Texas $108,780
New York $107,790
California $106,340

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