Materials Engineers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Virginia
Materials Engineers in Virginia earn a median salary of $106,497 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.7% vs the national median of $108,310. An estimated 450 materials engineers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $97,960 to $118,830 depending on location.
$106,497
Avg median salary in Virginia
$118,830
Highest paying metro
$97,960
Lowest paying metro
450
Employed in Virginia
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Materials Engineers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $118,830 | $81,480 | $136,300 | 210 |
| Richmond, VA | $102,700 | $59,320 | $123,960 | 190 |
| West Virginia | $97,960 | $74,980 | $126,940 | 50 |