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Materials Engineers

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Materials Engineers

National Avg Annual Salary

$116,380

National Avg Hourly Wage

$55.95

National Total Employment

22,770

Top Metro Avg Salary

$155,490

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Highest Paying State

Washington leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $148,500.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 2,760 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $155,490.

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Largest Metro Market

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a broad labor footprint with 1,160 jobs.

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Top States for Materials Engineers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Washington WA $148,500 1,240 Open
California CA $131,080 2,760 Open
Maryland MD $130,650 960 Open
Delaware DE $130,270 50 Open
Oregon OR $130,040 90 Open
Colorado CO $126,100 540 Open
Texas TX $125,990 1,730 Open
New York NY $121,440 750 Open
Massachusetts MA $117,950 1,060 Open
Arizona AZ $117,110 380 Open