The average salary for Materials Engineers in the United States is around $105420 per year.
In the United States, Materials Engineers earn an average hourly wage of $50.69 and a mean annual wage of $105420.
$50.69
$105420
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.
$29.18
$60700
$37.78
$78580
$48.15
$100140
$62.63
$130260
$78.03
$162300
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)