Materials Engineers pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for materials engineers is $53.60 an hour ($111,480 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($112,860). It is 2% lower than the Massachusetts median ($114,100).
Pay range for materials engineers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.49 | $77,980 |
| 25% of workers | $45.73 | $95,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $53.60 | $111,480 |
| 75% of workers | $71.73 | $149,210 |
| 90% of workers | $82.10 | $170,770 |
Materials Engineers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $114,100 | 220 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $111,480 | 1,020 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $118,970 |
| Civil Engineers | $107,670 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $119,300 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $142,920 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $128,550 |
| Electrical Engineers | $128,610 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $167,600 |
| Engineers, All Other | $133,940 |
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