Materials Scientists pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $171,040 or more. The middle half of materials scientists in Cincinnati earn between $62,440 and $141,920.
- $47K10th
- $62K25th
- $108KMedian
- $142K75th
- $171K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,030 | $8,752 | $50.50 |
| Median | $107,500 | $8,958 | $51.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,440 | $5,203 | $30.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $141,920 | $11,827 | $68.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Materials Scientists salary after taxes in Cincinnati
On the average salary of $105,030, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $78,375 a year, or $6,531 a month and $3,014 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $79,598 | $6,633 |
| Working in KY | $79,160 | $6,597 |
| Working in OH | $78,375 | $6,531 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for materials scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $105,030 buys what about $110,129 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Materials Scientists salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 3rd of 4 Ohio metro areas for this job; Cleveland pays the most ($118,440).
Highest-paying cities for materials scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($225,960).
- San Francisco, CA$225,960
- San Jose, CA$225,780
- Los Angeles, CA$154,850
- Portland, OR$151,750
- Worcester, MA$150,530
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Materials Scientists salary in Cincinnati: questions
How much do materials scientists make an hour in Cincinnati?
$50.50 an hour on average, and $51.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level materials scientists salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the materials scientists take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $78,375 a year ($6,531 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,030. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do materials scientists earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($133,519).
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; area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.33, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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