Materials Engineer Earnings

Median annual earnings of materials engineers were $62,590 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $49,810 and $77,500. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,360, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,690.

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates in materials engineering received starting offers averaging $44,680 a year.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook