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Materials Research and Development Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Materials Research and Development Engineer roles at 1 company, updated Oct 16, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Materials Research and Development Engineer: postings by posted pay5 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $130K to $195K. Median $147K; middle half $147K–$194K.Median $147K$130K$195K

Postings per pay band: $130K–$135K: 1; $135K–$140K: 0; $140K–$145K: 0; $145K–$150K: 2; $150K–$155K: 0; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 0; $180K–$185K: 0; $185K–$190K: 0; $190K–$195K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$147K median · $147K–$194K typical · 5 postingsMid level: middle half $147K–$194K, median $147K

Companies hiring

  1. The Pennsylvania State University$147K median · $147K–$194K typical · 5 postingsThe Pennsylvania State University: middle half $147K–$194K, median $147K

Top-paying companies

  1. The Pennsylvania State University · $147K median · 5 postings

By location

  1. United States$147K median · $147K–$194K typical · 5 postingsUnited States: middle half $147K–$194K, median $147K
  2. Pennsylvania$147K median · $133K–$194K typical · 3 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $133K–$194K, median $147K
  3. State College, PA$147K median · $133K–$194K typical · 3 postingsState College, PA: middle half $133K–$194K, median $147K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $147K median, $133K–$194K typical, from 3 postings.

Newest Materials Research and Development Engineer postings

  1. Materials Research and Development EngineerThe Pennsylvania State University · State College, PA · $92.1K–$175K/yr · Posted Oct 6, 2026
  2. Materials Research and Development EngineerThe Pennsylvania State University · State College, PA · $122K–$266K/yr · Posted Sep 25, 2026
  3. Materials Research and Development EngineerThe Pennsylvania State University · United States · $92.1K–$201K/yr · Posted Aug 27, 2026
  4. Materials Research and Development EngineerThe Pennsylvania State University · United States · $122K–$266K/yr · Posted Aug 27, 2026
  5. Materials Research and Development EngineerThe Pennsylvania State University · State College, PA · $92.1K–$201K/yr · Posted Jul 25, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Materials Research and Development Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Materials Research and Development Engineer jobs is $147K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Materials Research and Development Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $147K–$194K. The top 10% list $194K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $133K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Materials Research and Development Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: The Pennsylvania State University ($147K).

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