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Materials Scientists Hourly Wage in Utah (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Utah is $60.98/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Utah hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$32.38
/hour
Median (P50)
$60.98
/hour
Senior (P90)
$84.35
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$126,840
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Utah vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$32.38
National: $35.58
-9.0%
Median (P50)
$60.98
National: $55.41
+10.1%
Senior (P90)
$84.35
National: $82.39
+2.4%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $32.38 $1295 $5613 $67,360
Q1 (P25) $43.48 $1739 $7536 $90,430
Median (P50) $60.98 $2439 $10570 $126,840
Q3 (P75) $82.58 $3303 $14314 $171,770
Senior (P90) $84.35 $3374 $14620 $175,440

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Materials Scientists

#1
$85.11
$85.11/hr
+53.6%
#2
$72.38
$72.38/hr
+30.6%
#3
$66.2
$66.2/hr
+19.5%
#4
$66.15
$66.15/hr
+19.4%
#5
$63.75
$63.75/hr
+15.1%
#6
$63.54
$63.54/hr
+14.7%
#7
$63.34
$63.34/hr
+14.3%
#8
$62.76
$62.76/hr
+13.3%
#9
$62.65
$62.65/hr
+13.1%
#10
$61.18
$61.18/hr
+10.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Utah?

The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Utah is $60.98/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $126,840.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Utah Materials Scientists hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Materials Scientists in Utah is $60.98/hr compared to the national average of $55.41/hr — higher by $5.57/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Materials Scientists in Utah?

Entry-level Materials Scientists professionals in Utah earn approximately $32.38/hour (10th percentile), which equals $67,360.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $84.35/hour.

How much does a senior Materials Scientists make per hour in Utah?

Senior-level Materials Scientists professionals in Utah (90th percentile) earn approximately $84.35/hour, or $175,440.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Materials Scientists (SOC 192032) in Utah.

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