Materials Engineers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for materials engineers is $56.12 an hour ($116,720 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($112,860). Virginia ranks 16th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.25 | $77,490 |
| 25% of workers | $40.31 | $83,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56.12 | $116,720 |
| 75% of workers | $66.06 | $137,400 |
| 90% of workers | $81.83 | $170,210 |
Materials Engineers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $116,720 | 190 |
| Richmond | $102,440 | 200 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $97,120 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,180 |
| Electrical Engineers | $119,030 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,550 |
| Engineers, All Other | $148,160 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $119,990 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $143,210 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $139,030 |
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