There are currently an estimated 8,700 materials scientists in the United States. The materials scientist job market is expected to grow by 4.9% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are materials scientists?
CareerExplorer rates materials scientists with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 400 materials scientists.
What’s the supply of materials scientists?
The materials scientist industry is concentrated in California, Massachusetts, New York
Materials Scientist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Materials Scientists |
|---|---|
| California | 1,030 |
| Massachusetts | 890 |
| New York | 530 |
| North Carolina | 490 |
| Ohio | 450 |
| New Jersey | 440 |
| Illinois | 380 |
| Colorado | 370 |
| Georgia | 350 |
| Indiana | 320 |
| Texas | 300 |
| Minnesota | 290 |
| Washington | 290 |
| Maryland | 270 |
| Michigan | 230 |
| Florida | 200 |
| Iowa | 180 |
| Utah | 110 |
| Nevada | 100 |
| Oregon | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | 100 |
| Virginia | 100 |
| Delaware | 90 |
| South Carolina | 80 |
| New Hampshire | 80 |
| Wisconsin | 70 |
| Tennessee | 60 |
| Montana | 50 |
| Connecticut | 50 |
| Kansas | 40 |