What are the main factors that influence a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV'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 IV?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV roles, with salaries approximately 25% 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 Intermediate Materials Engineer (2-4 years)earns $93,726, a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,094, a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $129,533, an Expert Materials Engineer (7-10 years)earns $158,451, a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Manager (10+ years)earns $146,617,

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

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $138,400, California $137,900, Massachusetts $136,000. 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; Failure Analysis Engineer IV: $137,100; Materials Processing Engineer IV: $132,836; Environmental Analysis Engineer IV: $127,540.

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Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV in Rhode Island is $129,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,851
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,000 to $140,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,349

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Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,200	$11,683	$2,696	$67
Average	$129,600	$10,800	$2,492	$62
25th Percentile	$119,000	$9,917	$2,288	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV Salaries

A Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV'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 IV'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:

Intermediate Materials Engineer (2-4 years): $93,726
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer III (4-7 years): $106,094
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV (7+ years): $129,533
Expert Materials Engineer (7-10 years): $158,451
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Manager (10+ years): $146,617

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Intermediate Materials Engineer	2-4 years	$93,726
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer III	4-7 years	$106,094
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV	7+ years	$129,533
Expert Materials Engineer	7-10 years	$158,451
Materials Evaluation and Analysis Manager	10+ years	$146,617

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How Do Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV 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 IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $138,400.
California: $137,900.
Massachusetts: $136,000.

District of Columbia $138,400 California $137,900 Massachusetts $136,000 Washington $135,500 New Jersey $135,500 Alaska $135,300 Connecticut $133,600 New York $132,900

Hawaii $130,600 Rhode Island $129,600 Maryland $128,900 Minnesota $127,900 Colorado $127,500 Illinois $127,400 Oregon $126,900 Delaware $126,600

New Hampshire $126,400 Virginia $125,900 Pennsylvania $124,400 Nevada $123,700 North Dakota $123,500 Michigan $123,100 Wisconsin $122,900 Vermont $122,700

Maine $121,900 Texas $121,900 Arizona $121,800 Ohio $121,700 Georgia $120,500 Indiana $120,000 Wyoming $119,900 Utah $119,700

Iowa $119,600 Kansas $119,000 Missouri $118,800 Louisiana $118,800 North Carolina $118,800 Florida $118,300 Montana $118,000 Nebraska $117,800

Kentucky $117,600 South Carolina $117,100 Tennessee $116,800 Idaho $116,700 New Mexico $115,800 Oklahoma $115,600 Alabama $114,800 South Dakota $113,600

Arkansas $112,900 West Virginia $112,600 Mississippi $111,500

Top Paying Cities for Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IVs

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:

Adamsville: $131,200
Albion: $130,100
Ashaway: $131,000

Adamsville, RI $131,200 Albion, RI $130,100 Ashaway, RI $131,000 Barrington, RI $129,800 Block Island, RI $130,500 Bradford, RI $130,900 Bristol, RI $130,300 Carolina, RI $130,700

Charlestown, RI $130,700 Chepachet, RI $130,400 Clayville, RI $130,100 Coventry, RI $130,100 West Greenwich, RI $130,400 East Greenwich, RI $130,000 Exeter, RI $130,400 Fiskeville, RI $129,700

Forestdale, RI $130,700 Foster, RI $130,400 Glendale, RI $130,800 Greene, RI $130,500 Greenville, RI $129,800 Harmony, RI $130,000 Harrisville, RI $130,700 Hope, RI $129,800

Hope Valley, RI $130,800 Hopkinton, RI $131,000 Jamestown, RI $130,600 Kenyon, RI $130,600 Little Compton, RI $131,200 Manville, RI $130,300 Mapleville, RI $130,500 Newport, RI $130,700

Middletown, RI $130,800 North Kingstown, RI $130,200 North Scituate, RI $130,000 Oakland, RI $130,600 Pascoag, RI $130,800 Pawtucket, RI $129,600 Central Falls, RI $129,600 Cumberland, RI $130,400

Lincoln, RI $129,700 Portsmouth, RI $130,700 Prudence Island, RI $130,400 Rockville, RI $131,000 Saunderstown, RI $130,500 Shannock, RI $130,600 Slatersville, RI $130,700 Slocum, RI $130,500

Tiverton, RI $131,100 Wakefield, RI $130,600 Kingston, RI $130,600 Narragansett, RI $130,600 Peace Dale, RI $130,600 Warren, RI $130,100 Warwick, RI $129,700 Westerly, RI $131,000

West Kingston, RI $130,600 West Warwick, RI $129,900 Wood River Junction, RI $130,800 Woonsocket, RI $130,800 North Smithfield, RI $130,500 Wyoming, RI $130,600 Providence, RI $129,500 Cranston, RI $129,500

North Providence, RI $129,600 East Providence, RI $129,500 Riverside, RI $129,600 Rumford, RI $129,600 Smithfield, RI $129,800 Johnston, RI $129,600

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

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $145,218. While startup companies pay approximate $122,892.

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$122,892
Growth Stage	51~500	$129,951
Established	501~5000	$140,260
Enterprise	5000+	$145,218

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

For Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

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

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$162,000	$78.0	25%
Financial Services	$155,520	$75.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$155,520	$75.0	20%
Software & Networking	$155,520	$75.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$149,040	$72.0	15%

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

Understanding how a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV'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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$119,000

Average $129,600/year

$140,200

$9,917

Average $10,800/month

$11,683

$2,288

Average $2,492/week

$2,696

$57

Average $62/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,200	$11,683	$2,696	$67
Average	$129,600	$10,800	$2,492	$62
25th Percentile	$119,000	$9,917	$2,288	$57

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV

Expert Materials Engineer

Alloy and Materials Engineer V

Materials Evaluation and Analysis Manager

Alloy and Materials Engineering Supervisor

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Materials Evaluation and Analysis Engineer IV, 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 IV Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Expert Materials Engineer	$158,500	22%
Alloy and Materials Engineer V	$145,600	12%

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