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Material Science Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Material Science Engineer roles at 1 company, updated Oct 1, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Material Science Engineer: postings by posted pay4 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 15 bands from $90K to $165K. Median $117K; middle half $91.7K–$131K.Median $117K$90K$165K

Postings per pay band: $90K–$95K: 1; $95K–$100K: 0; $100K–$105K: 0; $105K–$110K: 0; $110K–$115K: 0; $115K–$120K: 1; $120K–$125K: 0; $125K–$130K: 0; $130K–$135K: 1; $135K–$140K: 0; $140K–$145K: 0; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 0; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Senior$131K median · $117K–$163K typical · 3 postingsSenior: middle half $117K–$163K, median $131K

Companies hiring

  1. Sierra Space$117K median · $91.7K–$131K typical · 4 postingsSierra Space: middle half $91.7K–$131K, median $117K

Top-paying companies

  1. Sierra Space · $117K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$117K median · $91.7K–$131K typical · 4 postingsUnited States: middle half $91.7K–$131K, median $117K
  2. Colorado$131K median · $91.7K–$163K typical · 3 postingsColorado: middle half $91.7K–$163K, median $131K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $117K median, $91.7K–$131K typical, from 4 postings.

Newest Material Science Engineer postings

  1. Material Science Engineer IIISierra Space · Centennial, CO · $111K–$152K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Sr Material Science EngineerSierra Space · Centennial, CO · $137K–$189K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Material Science Engineer ISierra Space · Louisville, CO · $77.2K–$106K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Material Science Engineer III (Contractor)Sierra Space · United States · $47.00–$65.00/hr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Material Science Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Material Science Engineer jobs is $117K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Material Science Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $91.7K–$131K. The top 10% list $163K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $91.7K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Material Science Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Sierra Space ($117K).

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