Materials Engineers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $130,280 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $62.64
10th percentile $81,370
90th percentile $163,610
Employed locally 160
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,370
    25th
    $103,690
    50th (median)
    $130,280
    75th
    $161,240
    90th
    $163,610

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 151% Median Materials Engineers salary is 51% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Materials Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $147,080
    Boulder, CO $141,320
    Washington $140,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $140,810
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $140,180

    Nearby metros — Materials Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,260
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $137,650
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $103,600
    Utica-Rome, NY $66,120

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$107,490
    Civil Engineers$101,430
    Mechanical Engineers$111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,590
    Electrical Engineers$103,440
    Engineers, All Other$131,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Albany, NY is $62.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.12 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Albany, NY is 20.3% above the national median of $108,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Materials Engineers in Albany?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,370 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,690.