What are the main factors that influence a Materials Engineering Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Materials Engineering Manager's salary?

A Materials Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Materials Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,554, a Materials Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $103,638, a Materials Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,512, a Materials Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,774, a Materials Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $143,217,

What are the highest paying states for a Materials Engineering Manager?

Materials Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Materials Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $156,581, California $155,987, Massachusetts $153,908. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Materials Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Materials Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Alloy and Materials Engineering Senior Manager: $180,500; Materials Processing Engineer V: $153,007; Alloy and Materials Engineering Manager: $146,900; Materials Processing Manager: $146,900; Materials Processing Engineer Manager: $146,875.

Materials Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Materials Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Materials Engineering Manager in Delaware is $143,217 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, a Materials Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $161,887
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,284 to $152,990
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,509

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Materials Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,990	$12,749	$2,942	$74
Average	$143,217	$11,935	$2,754	$69
25th Percentile	$130,284	$10,857	$2,505	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Materials Engineering Manager Salaries

A Materials Engineering Manager'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 Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Materials Engineering Manager'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 Engineer II (2-4 years): $91,554
Materials Engineer III (4-7 years): $103,638
Materials Engineer IV (7+ years): $126,512
Materials Engineer V (7-10 years): $154,774
Materials Engineering Manager (10+ years): $143,217

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Materials Engineer II	2-4 years	$91,554
Materials Engineer III	4-7 years	$103,638
Materials Engineer IV	7+ years	$126,512
Materials Engineer V	7-10 years	$154,774
Materials Engineering Manager	10+ years	$143,217

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How Do Materials Engineering Manager 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 Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $156,581.
California: $155,987.
Massachusetts: $153,908.

District of Columbia $156,581 California $155,987 Massachusetts $153,908 Washington $153,343 New Jersey $153,286 Alaska $153,088 Connecticut $151,137 New York $150,345

Hawaii $147,813 Rhode Island $146,625 Maryland $145,819 Minnesota $144,716 Colorado $144,292 Illinois $144,150 Oregon $143,613 Delaware $143,217

New Hampshire $142,968 Virginia $142,411 Pennsylvania $140,785 Nevada $139,964 North Dakota $139,696 Michigan $139,271 Wisconsin $139,116 Vermont $138,805

Texas $137,942 Maine $137,885 Arizona $137,801 Ohio $137,702 Georgia $136,401 Indiana $135,750 Wyoming $135,623 Utah $135,425

Iowa $135,340 Kansas $134,661 Louisiana $134,463 North Carolina $134,392 Missouri $134,364 Florida $133,813 Montana $133,516 Nebraska $133,233

Kentucky $133,077 South Carolina $132,511 Tennessee $132,158 Idaho $132,017 New Mexico $130,984 Oklahoma $130,758 Alabama $129,923 South Dakota $128,523

Arkansas $127,760 West Virginia $127,350 Mississippi $126,119

Top Paying Cities for Materials Engineering Managers

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:

Lincoln: $142,572
Little Creek: $143,616
Magnolia: $143,409

Lincoln, DE $142,572 Little Creek, DE $143,616 Magnolia, DE $143,409 Milford, DE $142,934 Marydel, DE $143,169 Millsboro, DE $141,974 Millville, DE $142,193 Milton, DE $142,439

Nassau, DE $142,542 Ocean View, DE $142,169 Rehoboth Beach, DE $142,442 Seaford, DE $142,523 Selbyville, DE $141,933 Smyrna, DE $143,715 Viola, DE $143,053 Woodside, DE $143,438

Bear, DE $143,107 Newark, DE $143,053 Claymont, DE $143,346 Delaware City, DE $143,196 Hockessin, DE $143,040 Kirkwood, DE $143,169 Middletown, DE $143,224 Montchanin, DE $143,073

New Castle, DE $143,094 Odessa, DE $143,295 Port Penn, DE $143,391 Rockland, DE $143,087 Saint Georges, DE $143,179 Townsend, DE $143,399 Winterthur, DE $143,104 Lewes, DE $142,494

Wilmington, DE $143,047 Dover, DE $143,616 Dover Afb, DE $142,859 Bethany Beach, DE $142,019 Bethel, DE $142,166 Bridgeville, DE $142,501 Camden Wyoming, DE $143,211 Cheswold, DE $143,569

Clayton, DE $143,573 Dagsboro, DE $141,920 Delmar, DE $141,693 Ellendale, DE $142,122 Felton, DE $142,923 Fenwick Island, DE $141,951 Frankford, DE $141,704 Frederica, DE $143,064

Georgetown, DE $141,866 Greenwood, DE $142,524 Harbeson, DE $142,018 Harrington, DE $142,742 Hartly, DE $143,186 Houston, DE $142,538 Kenton, DE $143,580 Laurel, DE $141,782

Yorklyn, DE $143,083

Materials Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Materials Engineering Manager'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$130,284

Average $143,217/year

$152,990

$10,857

Average $11,935/month

$12,749

$2,505

Average $2,754/week

$2,942

$63

Average $69/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,990	$12,749	$2,942	$74
Average	$143,217	$11,935	$2,754	$69
25th Percentile	$130,284	$10,857	$2,505	$63

Materials Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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