Materials Engineers Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Materials Engineers in the United States is around $105420 per year.

How much do Materials Engineers make in the United States?

In the United States, Materials Engineers earn an average hourly wage of $50.69 and a mean annual wage of $105420.

Mean Hourly Wage

$50.69

Mean Annual Wage

$105420

Materials Engineers earnings by experience

For Materials Engineers positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $29.18 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $37.78 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $48.15, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $62.63. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $78.03 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Materials Engineers roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $60700 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $78580 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $100140. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $130260, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $162300 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Materials Engineers

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$29.18

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$60700

Earnings for Junior-level Materials Engineers

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$37.78

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$78580

Earnings for Mid-level Materials Engineers

Median Hourly Wage

$48.15

Median Annual Wage

$100140

Earnings for Senior-level Materials Engineers

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$62.63

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$130260

Earnings for Top-level Materials Engineers

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$78.03

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$162300

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)