Materials Engineers wage levels by area
Depending on the area, a Materials Engineers job reaches Level III at $124,780 to $173,639 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
Where each level starts
| Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | |||
| $110,802 | $133,661 | $156,500 | $179,359 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | |||
| $86,716 | $106,892 | $127,047 | $147,223 |
| Albuquerque, NM | |||
| $139,568 | $156,604 | $173,639 | $190,674 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | |||
| $90,002 | $107,391 | $124,780 | $142,168 |
Annual amounts, rounded up to the dollar. Open an area for hourly rates and an example salary.
What this occupation covers
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864
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