Materials Engineers salary in United States
The median materials engineers salary is $112,860 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Materials Engineers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 8.9% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Materials Engineers salary FAQs
What is the average Materials Engineers salary in United States?
The median Materials Engineers salary in United States is $112,860 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of materials engineerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Materials Engineers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $72,300 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $175,720 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $112,860.
Do Materials Engineers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is among the highest at $156,730, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Materials Engineers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.