The median pay for a materials scientists in Maine is $83,370/year ($40.08/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $164K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Materials Scientists salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $65,040, 25th percentile $76,050, median $83,370, 75th percentile $109,830, 90th percentile $164,400. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level materials scientists (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $83K. Top earners bring in $164K or more, a $99K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $83,370 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,040, and experienced materials scientists can clear $164,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $83K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,215/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 24.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a materials scientists salary go in Maine?▼
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median materials scientists salary is worth about $85,333 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do materials scientists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
