Materials Engineers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $108,310 +0% vs national
Median hourly $52.07
10th percentile $82,820
90th percentile $164,600
Employed locally 780
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,820
    25th
    $95,580
    50th (median)
    $108,310
    75th
    $139,120
    90th
    $164,600

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 96% Median Materials Engineers salary is 4% below 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $140,810
    Maryland $130,920
    Worcester, MA $111,030
    Massachusetts $111,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $110,700
    Alabama $110,150

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$109,960
    Civil Engineers$104,750
    Mechanical Engineers$124,160
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$136,040
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101,750
    Electrical Engineers$127,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Boston, MA-NH is $52.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.10 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 0% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,820 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,580.