Materials Engineers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for materials engineers is $67.23 an hour ($139,840 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($112,860). Washington ranks 3rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $44.50 | $92,570 |
| 25% of workers | $59.11 | $122,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.23 | $139,840 |
| 75% of workers | $84.76 | $176,290 |
| 90% of workers | $95.79 | $199,250 |
Materials Engineers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $156,130 | 820 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $110,000 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $110,430 |
| Electrical Engineers | $132,710 |
| Industrial Engineers | $129,050 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $158,370 |
| Engineers, All Other | $134,570 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,270 |
| Environmental Engineers | $125,460 |
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