Materials Engineers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • California
Materials Engineers in California earn a median salary of $124,164 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +14.6% vs the national median of $108,310. An estimated 2,560 materials engineers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $106,100 to $151,260 depending on location.
$124,164
Avg median salary in California
$151,260
Highest paying metro
$106,100
Lowest paying metro
2,560
Employed in California
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inMaterials Engineers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $151,260 | $131,910 | $194,700 | 480 |
| San Francisco, CA | $134,560 | $106,080 | $171,770 | 420 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,140 | $106,080 | $148,620 | 80 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $125,580 | $110,160 | $168,700 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $124,130 | $98,920 | $141,570 | 230 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $119,580 | $106,220 | $139,040 | 1,160 |
| Stockton, CA | $115,260 | $90,740 | $129,910 | 30 |
| Oxnard, CA | $113,870 | $105,410 | $124,330 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $106,100 | $91,860 | $119,280 | 80 |