What are the main factors that influence a Material Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Material Engineer's salary?

A Material Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Materials Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,161, a Materials Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,661, a Material Engineer (4-7 years)earns $107,152, a Materials Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $130,742, a Materials Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $160,007,

What are the highest paying states for a Material Engineer?

Material Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Material Engineer roles are District of Columbia $111,826, California $111,402, Massachusetts $109,917. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Material Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Material Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Material Manager: $125,229; Material And Process Engineer: $124,465; Material Scientist: $96,817; Bill Of Material: $78,446; Material Science Engineer: $76,601.

Material Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Material Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Material Engineer in Rhode Island is $105,443 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Material Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,055
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,289 to $115,185
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,045

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Material Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,185	$9,599	$2,215	$55
Average	$105,443	$8,787	$2,028	$51
25th Percentile	$95,289	$7,941	$1,832	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Material Engineer Salaries

A Material Engineer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Material Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Material Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $80,161
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,661
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,152
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,742
Expert (over 8 years): $160,007

Levels	Salary
Materials... Level Material Engineer	$80,161
Materials... Level Material Engineer	$94,661
Material ... Level Material Engineer	$107,152
Materials... Level Material Engineer	$130,742
Materials... Level Material Engineer	$160,007

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How Do Material Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Material Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $111,826.
California: $111,402.
Massachusetts: $109,917.

District of Columbia $111,826 California $111,402 Massachusetts $109,917 Washington $109,513 New Jersey $109,473 Alaska $109,331 Connecticut $107,937 New York $107,372

Hawaii $105,564 Rhode Island $104,715 Maryland $104,140 Minnesota $103,352 Colorado $103,049 Illinois $102,948 Oregon $102,564 Delaware $102,281

New Hampshire $102,104 Virginia $101,706 Pennsylvania $100,544 Nevada $99,958 North Dakota $99,767 Michigan $99,464 Wisconsin $99,352 Vermont $99,130

Texas $98,514 Maine $98,474 Arizona $98,413 Ohio $98,342 Georgia $97,413 Indiana $96,949 Wyoming $96,858 Utah $96,716

Iowa $96,656 Kansas $96,171 Louisiana $96,030 North Carolina $95,979 Missouri $95,959 Florida $95,565 Montana $95,353 Nebraska $95,151

Kentucky $95,040 South Carolina $94,636 Tennessee $94,383 Idaho $94,282 New Mexico $93,545 Oklahoma $93,383 Alabama $92,788 South Dakota $91,788

Arkansas $91,242 West Virginia $90,949 Mississippi $90,071

Top Paying Cities for Material Engineers

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:

Adamsville: $106,432
Albion: $104,665
Ashaway: $106,836

Adamsville, RI $106,432 Albion, RI $104,665 Ashaway, RI $106,836 Barrington, RI $104,665 Block Island, RI $106,281 Bradford, RI $106,766 Bristol, RI $104,564 Carolina, RI $105,897

Charlestown, RI $106,008 Chepachet, RI $104,463 Clayville, RI $104,564 Coventry, RI $104,463 West Greenwich, RI $104,392 East Greenwich, RI $104,534 Exeter, RI $106,766 Fiskeville, RI $104,665

Forestdale, RI $104,564 Foster, RI $104,392 Glendale, RI $104,392 Greene, RI $105,564 Greenville, RI $104,665 Harmony, RI $104,635 Harrisville, RI $104,463 Hope, RI $104,665

Hope Valley, RI $106,836 Hopkinton, RI $106,867 Jamestown, RI $105,796 Kenyon, RI $106,735 Little Compton, RI $106,392 Manville, RI $104,665 Mapleville, RI $104,392 Newport, RI $105,816

Middletown, RI $106,261 North Kingstown, RI $104,362 North Scituate, RI $104,635 Oakland, RI $104,493 Pascoag, RI $104,433 Pawtucket, RI $104,665 Central Falls, RI $104,665 Cumberland, RI $104,665

Lincoln, RI $104,665 Portsmouth, RI $105,392 Prudence Island, RI $104,463 Rockville, RI $106,867 Saunderstown, RI $105,857 Shannock, RI $106,705 Slatersville, RI $104,564 Slocum, RI $105,857

Tiverton, RI $106,463 Wakefield, RI $105,746 Kingston, RI $105,766 Narragansett, RI $105,786 Peace Dale, RI $105,746 Warren, RI $104,635 Warwick, RI $104,665 Westerly, RI $106,897

West Kingston, RI $105,826 West Warwick, RI $104,665 Wood River Junction, RI $106,766 Woonsocket, RI $104,564 North Smithfield, RI $104,635 Wyoming, RI $106,735 Providence, RI $104,665 Cranston, RI $104,665

North Providence, RI $104,665 East Providence, RI $104,665 Riverside, RI $104,665 Rumford, RI $104,665 Smithfield, RI $104,665 Johnston, RI $104,665

Material Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material Engineer'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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$95,289

Average $105,443/year

$115,185

$7,941

Average $8,787/month

$9,599

$1,832

Average $2,028/week

$2,215

$46

Average $51/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,185	$9,599	$2,215	$55
Average	$105,443	$8,787	$2,028	$51
25th Percentile	$95,289	$7,941	$1,832	$46

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