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Materials Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 168 open job postings for Materials Engineer roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Materials Engineer postings in United States

  1. Sr. Materials Engineer, Polymer DevelopmentSpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · $135K–$215K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  2. Materials EngineerCurtiss-Wright DS · Pennsylvania · $78.2K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Materials Engineer - E2Lockheed Martin · United States · $79.3K–$147K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Materials Engineer - ManufacturingWyman Gordon · Princeton, KY · $70.4K–$105K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Senior Materials EngineerAvery Products · Brea, CA · $120K–$145K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Materials Engineer pay in other places

  1. California$146K median, $125K–$170K typical, 56 postingsCalifornia: middle half $125K–$170K, median $146K
  2. Minnesota$45.91/hr ($95.5K/yr) median, $37.50–$47.50/hr typical, 15 postingsMinnesota: middle half $37.50–$47.50/hr, median $45.91/hr ($95.5K/yr)
  3. Washington$200K median, $178K–$200K typical, 12 postingsWashington: middle half $178K–$200K, median $200K
  4. Maryland$166K median, $166K–$170K typical, 10 postingsMaryland: middle half $166K–$170K, median $166K
  5. Sunnyvale, CA$162K median, $126K–$201K typical, 10 postingsSunnyvale, CA: middle half $126K–$201K, median $162K
  6. Everett, WA$200K median, $200K–$200K typical, 9 postingsEverett, WA: middle half $200K–$200K, median $200K
  7. Hawthorne, CA$155K median, $115K–$170K typical, 9 postingsHawthorne, CA: middle half $115K–$170K, median $155K
  8. El Segundo, CA$37.00/hr ($77K/yr) median, $37.00–$37.00/hr typical, 8 postingsEl Segundo, CA: middle half $37.00–$37.00/hr, median $37.00/hr ($77K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Materials Engineer make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Materials Engineer jobs in United States is $123K a year, from 168 job postings with pay at 91 companies.

What is the typical Materials Engineer pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $95.9K–$162K. The top 10% list $193K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $67.5K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Materials Engineer jobs?

The median here is $123K, against $123K across all 188 postings for the role.

How many Materials Engineer jobs in United States list pay?

168 open postings at 91 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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