What are the main factors that influence a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer 's salary?

A Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,985, an Intermediate Materials Engineer (2-4 years)earns $94,485, a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,953, a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $130,582, an Expert Materials Engineer (7-10 years)earns $159,735,

What are the highest paying states for a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I?

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $84,730, California $84,410, Massachusetts $83,290. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer V: $152,830; Materials Evaluation and Analysis Manager: $141,500; Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV: $125,000; Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer III: $102,400; Test and Evaluation Engineer: $102,196.

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Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I make in Hawaii?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I in Hawaii is $79,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,753
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,380 to $83,530
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,541

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Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,530	$6,961	$1,606	$40
Average	$79,990	$6,666	$1,538	$38
25th Percentile	$71,380	$5,948	$1,373	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I Salaries

A Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I (0-2 years): $79,985
Intermediate Materials Engineer (2-4 years): $94,485
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,953
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV (7+ years): $130,582
Expert Materials Engineer (7-10 years): $159,735

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I	0-2 years	$79,985
Intermediate Materials Engineer	2-4 years	$94,485
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,953
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV	7+ years	$130,582
Expert Materials Engineer	7-10 years	$159,735

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How Do Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,730.
California: $84,410.
Massachusetts: $83,290.

District of Columbia $84,730 California $84,410 Massachusetts $83,290 Washington $82,980 New Jersey $82,950 Alaska $82,840 Connecticut $81,790 New York $81,360

Hawaii $79,990 Rhode Island $79,350 Maryland $78,910 Minnesota $78,310 Colorado $78,080 Illinois $78,010 Oregon $77,720 Delaware $77,500

New Hampshire $77,370 Virginia $77,070 Pennsylvania $76,190 Nevada $75,740 North Dakota $75,600 Michigan $75,370 Wisconsin $75,280 Vermont $75,120

Texas $74,650 Maine $74,620 Arizona $74,570 Ohio $74,520 Georgia $73,810 Indiana $73,460 Wyoming $73,390 Utah $73,290

Iowa $73,240 Kansas $72,870 Louisiana $72,770 North Carolina $72,730 Missouri $72,710 Florida $72,410 Montana $72,250 Nebraska $72,100

Kentucky $72,020 South Carolina $71,710 Tennessee $71,520 Idaho $71,440 New Mexico $70,880 Oklahoma $70,760 Alabama $70,310 South Dakota $69,550

Arkansas $69,140 West Virginia $68,920 Mississippi $68,250

Top Paying Cities for Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $79,560
Anahola: $78,510
Captain Cook: $78,430

Aiea, HI $79,560 Anahola, HI $78,510 Captain Cook, HI $78,430 Eleele, HI $78,670 Ewa Beach, HI $79,490 Kapolei, HI $79,420 Haiku, HI $78,570 Hakalau, HI $78,400

Haleiwa, HI $79,270 Hana, HI $78,380 Hanalei, HI $78,410 Hanamaulu, HI $78,570 Hanapepe, HI $78,670 Hauula, HI $79,390 Hawaii National Park, HI $78,490 Hawi, HI $78,620

Hilo, HI $78,560 Princeville, HI $78,550 Holualoa, HI $78,470 Honaunau, HI $78,330 Honokaa, HI $78,430 Honomu, HI $78,560 Hoolehua, HI $78,330 Kaaawa, HI $79,420

Kahuku, HI $79,250 Kahului, HI $78,750 Kailua, HI $79,530 Ocean View, HI $78,530 Waikoloa, HI $78,520 Keauhou, HI $78,470 Kailua Kona, HI $78,560 Kalaheo, HI $78,580

Kalaupapa, HI $78,260 Kamuela, HI $78,470 Kaneohe, HI $79,510 Kapaa, HI $78,660 Kaumakani, HI $78,710 Kaunakakai, HI $78,420 Keaau, HI $78,620 Kealakekua, HI $78,580

Kealia, HI $78,600 Kekaha, HI $78,520 Kihei, HI $78,670 Kilauea, HI $78,560 Kapaau, HI $78,500 Koloa, HI $78,590 Kualapuu, HI $78,400 Kunia, HI $79,400

Kurtistown, HI $78,580 Lahaina, HI $78,590 Laie, HI $79,320 Lanai City, HI $78,400 Laupahoehoe, HI $78,600 Lawai, HI $78,710 Lihue, HI $78,570 Makawao, HI $78,630

Makaweli, HI $78,400 Maunaloa, HI $78,210 Mountain View, HI $78,540 Naalehu, HI $78,380 Ninole, HI $78,320 Ookala, HI $78,350 Paauilo, HI $78,440 Pahala, HI $78,400

Pahoa, HI $78,500 Paia, HI $78,600 Papaaloa, HI $78,610 Papaikou, HI $78,450 Pearl City, HI $79,500 Pepeekeo, HI $78,600 Puunene, HI $78,750 Volcano, HI $78,490

Wahiawa, HI $79,360 Pukalani, HI $78,630 Mililani, HI $79,460 Kula, HI $78,470 Waialua, HI $79,230 Waianae, HI $79,300 Wailuku, HI $78,630 Waimanalo, HI $79,520

Waimea, HI $78,700 Waipahu, HI $79,470 Honolulu, HI $79,580 J B P H H, HI $79,570 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $79,410 Schofield Barracks, HI $79,380 Fort Shafter, HI $79,580 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $79,580

Camp H M Smith, HI $79,570 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $79,490 Wake Island, HI $79,580

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $89,630. While startup companies pay approximate $75,850.

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$75,850
Growth Stage	51~500	$80,207
Established	501~5000	$86,569
Enterprise	5000+	$89,630

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$103,987	$50.0	30%
Software & Networking	$103,987	$50.0	30%
Internet	$95,988	$46.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$91,988	$44.0	15%
Chemicals	$87,989	$42.0	10%

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$71,380

Average $79,990/year

$83,530

$5,948

Average $6,666/month

$6,961

$1,373

Average $1,538/week

$1,606

$34

Average $38/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,530	$6,961	$1,606	$40
Average	$79,990	$6,666	$1,538	$38
25th Percentile	$71,380	$5,948	$1,373	$34

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I

Ceramics Manufacturing Engineer

Intermediate Materials Engineer

Alloy and Materials Engineer II

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Ceramics Manufacturing Engineer	$94,500	18%
Intermediate Materials Engineer	$94,500	18%
Alloy and Materials Engineer II	$94,500	18%

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