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Materials engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$114,306
Average $114,306
Low $68,938
High $189,532

The average salary for a materials engineer is $114,306 per year in the United States. 887 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Materials Engineer job openings in United States

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Materials Research and Develop...
Penn State University4.3out of 5 stars.
University Park, PA
$92,100 - $200,808 a year
Full-time
1 day 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
    $158,760 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $141,299 per year
  3. Irvine, CA
    $134,077 per year
  4. Sunnyvale, CA
    $133,765 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $131,394 per year

Where can a Materials Engineer earn more?

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