Materials Engineers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $127,140 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.13
10th percentile $84,730
90th percentile $172,480
Employed locally 80
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,730
    25th
    $106,080
    50th (median)
    $127,140
    75th
    $148,620
    90th
    $172,480

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 135% Median Materials Engineers salary is 35% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,560
    Decatur, AL $130,550
    California $127,550
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $125,580
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $124,130

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$130,310
    Electrical Engineers$130,730
    Engineers, All Other$99,860
    Mechanical Engineers$116,370
    Environmental Engineers$130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$73,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Sacramento, CA is $61.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.79 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Sacramento, CA is 17.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $84,730 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,080.