Materials Engineering Manager Salary in Kansas City, Kansas

Materials Engineering Manager Salary in Kansas City, KS

How much does a Materials Engineering Manager make in Kansas City, KS? The average Materials Engineering Manager salary in Kansas City, KS is $156,476 as of September 01, 2024, but the range typically falls between $139,807 and $173,985. 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. 

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10th Percentile Materials Engineering Manager Salary $124,632 Kansas City,KS September 01, 2024
25th Percentile Materials Engineering Manager Salary $139,807 Kansas City,KS September 01, 2024
50th Percentile Materials Engineering Manager Salary $156,476 Kansas City,KS September 01, 2024
75th Percentile Materials Engineering Manager Salary $173,985 Kansas City,KS September 01, 2024
90th Percentile Materials Engineering Manager Salary $189,927 Kansas City,KS September 01, 2024
25% $139,807 10% $124,632 90% $189,927 75% $173,985 $156,476 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Materials Engineering Manager

Materials Engineering Manager manages the scientific research, analysis, and experimental design processes involved in testing and evaluating materials for product usage. Provides technical oversight of projects and fosters technological development of the team. Being a Materials Engineering Manager establishes and maintains laboratory and analytical equipment capability for experimentation with materials. Conducts materials analysis and reviews product designs and specifications to determine feasibility. Additionally, Materials Engineering Manager reviews decisions, recommendations, and completed work to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. Typically requires a master's degree in materials engineering. Typically reports to a director. The Materials Engineering Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Materials Engineering Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • T-Mobile - Merriam, KS
    Be unstoppable with us. T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation–and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry. We reinvented customer ...
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    At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU. Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers.  All team members receive a co...
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  • Apex Systems - Overland Park, KS
    Job#: 2040313. Job Description. Apex Systems is looking for a mid-level Engineering Technician for a client in the Kansas City metro area. Responsibilities...
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  • Apex Systems - Overland Park, KS
    Job#: 2040238. Job Description. Apex Systems is looking for a mid-level Engineering Technician for a client in the Kansas City area. Responsibilities. Deve...
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    Job#: 2040332. Job Description. Apex Systems is looking for a Mid-Level Engineering Technician for a client in the Kansas City area. Responsibilities. Deve...
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Career Path for Materials Engineering Manager

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For Materials Engineering Manager, the first career path typically progresses to Metallurgical Engineering Senior Manager.

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Materials Engineering Manager Pay Difference by Location

Materials Engineering Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Materials Engineering Manager, the highest Materials Engineering Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Materials Engineering Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Materials Engineering Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Materials Engineering Manager 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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About Kansas City, Kansas    Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metro....More

Kansas City, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Kansas City, Kansas

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