SOC 17-2131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Materials Engineers — Nevada
Nevada
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada is $99,010 a year, trailing the national median of $112,860 by 12.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada is $99,010 a year, trailing the national median of $112,860 by 12.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $85,380 and $131,980. The lowest tenth earn under $66,150, while the highest tenth earn more than $155,190.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Nevada ranks number 33rd out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 103rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,150 | −41.4% |
| 25th | $85,380 | −24.3% |
| Median (50th) | $99,010 | −12.3% |
| 75th | $131,980 | +16.9% |
| 90th | $155,190 | +37.5% |
| Mean | $107,480 | −4.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $99,010 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$99,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,010US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,010 a year, 12.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,150 to $155,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 33rd of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Materials Engineers in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $99,010, or $47.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $112,860, so pay in Nevada is 12.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nevada earns more than $155,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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