Materials Engineers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $137,650 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $66.18
10th percentile $81,300
90th percentile $164,980
Employed locally 380
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,300
    25th
    $89,920
    50th (median)
    $137,650
    75th
    $158,200
    90th
    $164,980

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 141% Median Materials Engineers salary is 41% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $140,810
    Washington $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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $130,280
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $103,600
    Utica-Rome, NY $66,120

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,870
    Industrial Engineers $107,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $74,760
    Mechanical Engineers $111,270
    Electrical Engineers $127,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in New York, NY-NJ is $66.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.54 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 27.1% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,300 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,920.