How much does a Materials Engineer IV make in San Jose, CA? The average Materials Engineer IV salary in San Jose, CA is $173,110 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $155,155 and $190,124. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Materials Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Materials Engineer IV Salary $138,807 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Materials Engineer IV Salary $155,155 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Materials Engineer IV Salary $173,110 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Materials Engineer IV Salary $190,124 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Materials Engineer IV Salary $205,615 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
25% $155,155 10% $138,807 90% $205,615 75% $190,124 $173,110 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Materials Engineer IV need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Packaging: Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.

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Transportation: Refers to the mode of travel used to get from home to work most frequently. The transportation are bus, train, aeroplane, ship, car, etc while the mode of transportation refers to road, air, sea/ocean, etc.

Planning 3.98%
Packaging 3.22%
Transportation 1.74%
Others 91.06%

Job Description for Materials Engineer IV

Materials Engineer IV plans for the most cost-effective utilization of materials. Applies knowledge of material science to recommend engineering and manufacturing changes to attain design objectives in the most economical manner possible. Being a Materials Engineer IV reviews blueprints and specifications to determine the appropriate materials needed to achieve successful completion of initiatives. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Additionally, Materials Engineer IV typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Materials Engineer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Materials Engineer IV

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Materials Engineer IV, the first career path typically starts with a Materials Engineer V position, and then progresses to Materials Engineering Manager.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Metallurgical Engineer V.

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Materials Engineer IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Materials Engineer IV, the highest Materials Engineer IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Materials Engineer IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Materials Engineer IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Materials Engineer IV salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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