Materials engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Materials Engineer is $114,881 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 909 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Materials Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $69,779 and a high of $189,134 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Materials Engineer include Long Beach, CA at $162,190 per year, Everett, WA at $137,636 per year, and Denver, CO at $133,712 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Materials Engineer include Dollar Shave Club ($312,000 per year) and North Wind Group ($243,360 per year).