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Materials Researcher

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April 13, 2024 Updated June 3, 2024 3 minute read

Materials Researchers are responsible for developing and testing new materials to improve the performance and efficiency of products across a wide range of industries. They work in a variety of settings, including research laboratories, universities, and manufacturing facilities, and may specialize in a particular type of material, such as metals, ceramics, or polymers.

Educational Background and Qualifications

Most Materials Researchers have a bachelor's degree in materials science, materials engineering, or a related field. Some may also have a master's degree or PhD. Relevant coursework includes materials science, materials engineering, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Skills and Knowledge

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Salaries for Materials Researcher

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$102,000

$146,000

$185,000

$146,000

San Francisco

$120,000

$148,000

$182,000

$148,000

Seattle

$121,000

$147,000

$176,000

$147,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$102,000

$146,000

$185,000

$146,000

San Francisco

$120,000

$148,000

$182,000

$148,000

Seattle

$121,000

$147,000

$176,000

$147,000

Austin

$102,000

$125,000

$156,000

$125,000

Toronto

$89,000

$124,000

$162,000

$124,000

London

£47,000

£56,000

£68,000

£56,000

Paris

€76,000

€88,000

€120,000

€88,000

Berlin

€77,000

€95,000

€120,000

€95,000

Tel Aviv

₪299,000

₪364,000

₪470,000

₪364,000

Singapore

S$87,000

S$107,000

S$150,000

S$107,000

Beijing

¥289,000

¥360,000

¥471,000

¥360,000

Shanghai

¥292,000

¥372,000

¥472,000

¥372,000

Shenzhen

¥139,500

¥236,000

¥279,000

¥236,000

Bengalaru

₹306,000

₹508,000

₹723,000

₹508,000

Delhi

₹660,000

₹1,244,000

₹1,500,000

₹1,244,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

Path to Materials Researcher

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We've curated two courses to help you on your path to Materials Researcher. Use these to develop your skills, build background knowledge, and put what you learn to practice.

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