What is the average salary for Materials Engineers?

The median salary for Materials Engineers is $131K per year, based on 66 public records.

Which cities pay Materials Engineers the most?

The highest-paying cities for Materials Engineers include Hillsboro, OR, Chandler, AZ.

What skills do Materials Engineers need?

Key skills for Materials Engineers include Domain Expertise, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Analytical Thinking.

Materials Engineers

Salary benchmarks based on 66 public records across 2 cities.

What do Materials Engineers do?

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, SOC 2018 (SOC 17-2131)

Avg experience: 5 years