Materials Scientists Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$231,920

per year

Hourly Rate

$111.50

per hour

Employment

180

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+96.9%

National: $117,790

📊 Compared to the national median of $117,790, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 96.9% MORE for Materials Scientists positions.

Purchasing Power

$192,945

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

16%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$145,330

25th

$165,930

Median

$231,920

75th

$307,610

90th

$308,680

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).