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Hourly Wage for Materials Engineer IV Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Materials Engineer IV?

As of May 18, 2021, the average hourly rate for a Materials Engineer IV in the United States is $60, which translates to an annual salary of about $124,895.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55 to $64 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51 per hour
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Materials Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $133,972 $11,164 $2,576 $64
Average $124,895 $10,408 $2,402 $60
25th Percentile $114,512 $9,543 $2,202 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Materials Engineer IV Salaries

A Materials Engineer IV's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Materials Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Materials Engineer IV's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Materials Engineer II (2-4 years): $90,427
  • Materials Engineer III (4-7 years): $102,360
  • Materials Engineer IV (7+ years): $124,895
  • Materials Engineer V (7-10 years): $152,851
  • Materials Engineering Manager (10+ years): $141,440
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Materials Engineer II2-4 years$90,427
Materials Engineer III4-7 years$102,360
Materials Engineer IV7+ years$124,895
Materials Engineer V7-10 years$152,851
Materials Engineering Manager10+ years$141,440
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Top Paying Cities for Materials Engineer IVs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $157,530
  • San Francisco: $155,981
  • Oakland: $152,522

What Skills Can Increase a Materials Engineer IV's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 4.2% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 3.71% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
  • Shipping and Receiving (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): Managing and maintaining records of all products shipped and received to ensure the correct filing of orders.
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Planning 4.2%
Material Handling 3.71%
Shipping and Receiving 2.46%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Materials Engineer IV's salary.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 1%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Problem Solving
 $129,891
4%
Continuous Improvement
 $127,393
2%
Initiative
 $126,144
1%
Materials Management
 $126,144
1%
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How Education impacts a Materials Engineer IV's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Materials Engineer IVs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Materials Engineer IV with a Bachelor's Degree is between $135,585 and $143,138).

Materials Engineer IV Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Materials Engineer IV
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.8%
High School 41.7%
Associates 37.5%
Bachelors 20.8%
Masters 41.7%
Doctorate 37.5%
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Materials Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Materials Engineer IV's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$114,512
Average $124,895/year
$133,972
$9,543
Average $10,408/month
$11,164
$2,202
Average $2,402/week
$2,576
$55
Average $60/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $133,972 $11,164 $2,576 $64
Average $124,895 $10,408 $2,402 $60
25th Percentile $114,512 $9,543 $2,202 $55

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Salary Trends for Materials Engineer IV

Salaries for a Materials Engineer IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $125,194 in 2023 to around $124,059 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Materials Engineer IV salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Materials Engineer IV Over Time

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$125,194
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$125,132
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FAQ about Materials Engineer IV

1. What are the responsibilities of Materials Engineer IV?

Plans for the most cost-effective utilization of materials. Applies knowledge of material science to recommend engineering and manufacturing changes to attain design objectives in the most economical manner possible. Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine the appropriate materials needed to achieve successful completion of initiatives. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group.

2. What are the skills of Materials Engineer IV

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Material Handling: Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.

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Shipping and Receiving: Managing and maintaining records of all products shipped and received to ensure the correct filing of orders.

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