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

A Materials Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Materials Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,797, a Materials Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,050, a Materials Engineer (4-7 years)earns $105,329, a Materials Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,518, a Materials Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $157,285,

What are the highest paying states for a Materials Engineer?

Materials Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Materials Engineer roles are District of Columbia $114,978, California $114,542, Massachusetts $113,016. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Materials Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Materials Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Expert Materials Engineer: $152,900; Materials Engineer V: $152,851; Specialist Materials Engineer: $124,900; Materials Engineer IV: $124,895; Materials Engineer III: $102,360.

Materials Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Materials Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Materials Engineer in Delaware is $105,404 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,867
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,210 to $115,591
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,839

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Materials Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,591	$9,633	$2,223	$56
Average	$105,404	$8,784	$2,027	$51
25th Percentile	$96,210	$8,017	$1,850	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Materials Engineer Salaries

A Materials 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 Materials Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Materials 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): $78,797
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,050
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,329
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,518
Expert (over 8 years): $157,285

Levels	Salary
Materials... Level Materials Engineer	$78,797
Materials... Level Materials Engineer	$93,050
Materials... Level Materials Engineer	$105,329
Materials... Level Materials Engineer	$128,518
Materials... Level Materials Engineer	$157,285

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How Do Materials 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 Materials Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $114,978.
California: $114,542.
Massachusetts: $113,016.

District of Columbia $114,978 California $114,542 Massachusetts $113,016 Washington $112,600 New Jersey $112,559 Alaska $112,413 Connecticut $110,980 New York $110,399

Hawaii $108,540 Rhode Island $107,668 Maryland $107,076 Minnesota $106,266 Colorado $105,954 Illinois $105,850 Oregon $105,456 Delaware $105,165

New Hampshire $104,982 Virginia $104,573 Pennsylvania $103,379 Nevada $102,777 North Dakota $102,579 Michigan $102,268 Wisconsin $102,153 Vermont $101,925

Texas $101,292 Maine $101,250 Arizona $101,188 Ohio $101,115 Georgia $100,160 Indiana $99,682 Wyoming $99,588 Utah $99,443

Iowa $99,381 Kansas $98,882 Louisiana $98,737 North Carolina $98,685 Missouri $98,664 Florida $98,259 Montana $98,041 Nebraska $97,833

Kentucky $97,719 South Carolina $97,304 Tennessee $97,044 Idaho $96,940 New Mexico $96,182 Oklahoma $96,016 Alabama $95,403 South Dakota $94,375

Arkansas $93,815 West Virginia $93,513 Mississippi $92,610

Top Paying Cities for Materials 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:

Lincoln: $108,841
Little Creek: $107,834
Magnolia: $108,280

Lincoln, DE $108,841 Little Creek, DE $107,834 Magnolia, DE $108,280 Milford, DE $108,841 Marydel, DE $107,429 Millsboro, DE $108,841 Millville, DE $109,568 Milton, DE $108,841

Nassau, DE $108,841 Ocean View, DE $109,568 Rehoboth Beach, DE $109,568 Seaford, DE $107,699 Selbyville, DE $109,568 Smyrna, DE $107,304 Viola, DE $108,280 Woodside, DE $107,969

Bear, DE $106,515 Newark, DE $106,557 Claymont, DE $106,640 Delaware City, DE $106,557 Hockessin, DE $106,640 Kirkwood, DE $106,557 Middletown, DE $107,086 Montchanin, DE $106,640

New Castle, DE $106,640 Odessa, DE $107,232 Port Penn, DE $106,266 Rockland, DE $106,640 Saint Georges, DE $106,557 Townsend, DE $107,076 Winterthur, DE $106,640 Lewes, DE $108,841

Wilmington, DE $106,640 Dover, DE $107,782 Dover Afb, DE $108,031 Bethany Beach, DE $109,568 Bethel, DE $107,699 Bridgeville, DE $108,841 Camden Wyoming, DE $107,896 Cheswold, DE $107,533

Clayton, DE $107,263 Dagsboro, DE $109,568 Delmar, DE $107,699 Ellendale, DE $108,841 Felton, DE $108,841 Fenwick Island, DE $109,568 Frankford, DE $109,568 Frederica, DE $108,841

Georgetown, DE $108,841 Greenwood, DE $108,841 Harbeson, DE $108,841 Harrington, DE $108,841 Hartly, DE $107,211 Houston, DE $108,841 Kenton, DE $107,263 Laurel, DE $107,699

Yorklyn, DE $106,640

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

Understanding how a Materials 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$96,210

Average $105,404/year

$115,591

$8,017

Average $8,784/month

$9,633

$1,850

Average $2,027/week

$2,223

$46

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,591	$9,633	$2,223	$56
Average	$105,404	$8,784	$2,027	$51
25th Percentile	$96,210	$8,017	$1,850	$46

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