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Materials engineer salary in United States

How much does a Materials Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$114,077
Average $114,077
Low $68,629
High $189,623

The average salary for a materials engineer is $114,077 per year in the United States. 843 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Materials Engineer job openings in United States

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Principal Quantum Materials En...
Microsoft4.2out of 5 stars.
West Lafayette, IN
$142,800 - $304,200 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Materials Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dollar Shave Club
 
$312,000per year
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North Wind Group
 
$243,360per year
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Viasat
 
$242,000per year
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Alliance of Professionals & Co...
 
$208,000per year
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Johns Hopkins University
 
$201,462per year
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Acclaim Technical Services
 
$200,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Materials Engineers near United States

  1. Long Beach, CA
    $160,799 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $141,299 per year
  3. Irvine, CA
    $140,819 per year
  4. Sunnyvale, CA
    $136,204 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $131,394 per year

Where can a Materials Engineer earn more?

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