$91,000Average
$124,50075th percentile
$147,500
Materials Engineer is a professional role in the Architecture and Engineering job family, focused on Materials Engineer work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
Materials Engineer pays 18% above the average across 36 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $105,500).
How much does a Materials Engineer make?
The average base salary for a Materials Engineer in the United States is $124,500 per year, or about $59.86 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $91,000 and $147,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $105,500 across 36 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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