Materials Engineers pay in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA), the median pay for materials engineers is $60.19 an hour ($125,200 a year). About 1,250 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($112,860). It is 3% lower than the California median ($128,470).
Pay range for materials engineers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.07 | $87,500 |
| 25% of workers | $49.41 | $102,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.19 | $125,200 |
| 75% of workers | $70.66 | $146,980 |
| 90% of workers | $86.49 | $179,890 |
Materials Engineers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $156,730 | 550 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $130,440 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $130,040 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $129,480 | 340 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (this page) | $125,200 | 1,250 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $124,180 | 260 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $122,450 | 60 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $109,100 | 90 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $108,640 |
| Industrial Engineers | $113,040 |
| Electrical Engineers | $139,780 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $123,900 |
| Engineers, All Other | $125,060 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $163,280 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $140,530 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $158,530 |
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