Materials Engineers Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,510 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.96
10th percentile $57,570
90th percentile $162,290
Employed locally 50
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,570
    25th
    $61,040
    50th (median)
    $93,510
    75th
    $129,600
    90th
    $162,290

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $93,540
    Mechanical Engineers $99,040
    Civil Engineers $89,190
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,310
    Engineers, All Other $112,790
    Electrical Engineers $100,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Southwest New York is $44.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Southwest New York is 13.7% below 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,570 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,040.