Materials Engineering Manager Salary in San Diego, California

Materials Engineering Manager Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Materials Engineering Manager make in San Diego, CA? The average Materials Engineering Manager salary in San Diego, CA is $164,243 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $147,650 and $182,530. 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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Materials Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Materials Engineering Manager Salary $132,542 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Materials Engineering Manager Salary $147,650 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Materials Engineering Manager Salary $164,243 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Materials Engineering Manager Salary $182,530 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Materials Engineering Manager Salary $199,179 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
25% $147,650 10% $132,542 90% $199,179 75% $182,530 $164,243 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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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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