The median annual wage for Materials Scientists in Reno, NV is $97,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $95,470.
Pay spans roughly $61,920 at the 10th percentile to $121,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $46.85 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as materials scientists in Reno, NV.
| Median (annual) | $97,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $95,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $46.85 |
| 10th percentile | $61,920 |
| 90th percentile | $121,370 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.