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Materials Engineer

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Average base salary
$124,500 / year
$10,400 per month · $59.86 per hour

25th percentile
$91,000
Average
$124,500
75th percentile
$147,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
About this role

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.

How this role compares

Materials Engineer pays 18% above the average across 36 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $105,500).

Frequently asked questions

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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