Materials Engineers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for materials engineers is $54.26 an hour ($112,860 a year). About 22,770 people work in this job there.
Pay range for materials engineers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.76 | $72,300 |
| 25% of workers | $42.35 | $88,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $54.26 | $112,860 |
| 75% of workers | $68.61 | $142,720 |
| 90% of workers | $84.48 | $175,720 |
Best-paying states for materials engineers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $165,600 | 450 |
| Maryland | $140,640 | 740 |
| Washington | $139,840 | 1,000 |
| Delaware | $131,320 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $128,670 | 90 |
| California | $128,470 | 3,020 |
| Illinois | $126,620 | 290 |
| New York | $125,900 | 590 |
| Colorado | $124,030 | 810 |
| Alaska | $123,360 | 70 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $107,580
- Arizona · $106,810
- California · $128,470
- Colorado · $124,030
- Florida · $118,780
- Georgia · $100,840
- Indiana · $101,120
- Maryland · $140,640
- Massachusetts · $114,100
- Michigan · $94,050
- New York · $125,900
- North Carolina · $104,240
- Ohio · $106,510
- Pennsylvania · $98,030
- South Carolina · $121,610
- Texas · $117,700
- Virginia · $116,720
- Washington · $139,840
Education, experience and outlook for materials engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $102,440 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,110 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,630 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,930 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $66,120 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,390 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $83,910 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $109,370 |
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