Materials Processing Engineer Manager Salary in California

How much does a Materials Processing Engineer Manager make in California?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Materials Processing Engineer Manager in California is $161,987 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,180
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $151,458 to $172,557
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,873
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75th Percentile $172,557 $14,380 $3,318 $83
Average $161,987 $13,499 $3,115 $78
25th Percentile $151,458 $12,622 $2,913 $73
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Key Factors That Influence Materials Processing Engineer Manager Salaries

A Materials Processing Engineer 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 Processing Engineer Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Materials Processing Engineer 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $158,058
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $158,530
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $160,101
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $161,987
  • Expert (over 8 years): $164,669
Levels Salary
Entry Level Materials Processing Engineer Manager$158,058
Intermediate Level Materials Processing Engineer Manager$158,530
Senior Level Materials Processing Engineer Manager$160,101
Specialist Level Materials Processing Engineer Manager$161,987
Expert Level Materials Processing Engineer Manager$164,669
$158,058 0 yr
$158,530 < 2 yrs
$160,101 2-4 yrs
$161,987 5-8 yrs
$164,669 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Materials Processing Engineer 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:

  • Los Angeles: $162,677
  • West Hollywood: $162,677
  • Dodgertown: $162,677

Materials Processing Engineer Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Materials Processing Engineer 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.

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$151,458
Average $161,987/year
$172,557
$12,622
Average $13,499/month
$14,380
$2,913
Average $3,115/week
$3,318
$73
Average $78/hour
$83
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $172,557 $14,380 $3,318 $83
Average $161,987 $13,499 $3,115 $78
25th Percentile $151,458 $12,622 $2,913 $73

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