Materials Engineers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for materials engineers is $60.53 an hour ($125,900 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($112,860). New York ranks 8th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.54 | $73,920 |
| 25% of workers | $42.49 | $88,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.53 | $125,900 |
| 75% of workers | $78.25 | $162,770 |
| 90% of workers | $80.83 | $168,120 |
Materials Engineers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $147,490 | 330 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $134,630 | 130 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $106,450 | 80 |
| Utica-Rome | $71,820 | 40 |
New York 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)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $103,760 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,640 |
| Electrical Engineers | $119,010 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,440 |
| Engineers, All Other | $117,600 |
| Environmental Engineers | $101,270 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $163,470 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $119,180 |
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