What are the main factors that influence a Material Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Material Engineer's salary?

A Material Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Materials Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,816, a Materials Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,096, a Material Engineer (4-7 years)earns $105,383, a Materials Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,641, a Materials Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $157,380,

What are the highest paying states for a Material Engineer?

Material Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Material Engineer roles are District of Columbia $110,190, California $109,772, Massachusetts $108,309. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Material Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Material Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Material Manager: $126,983; Material And Process Engineer: $121,691; Material Scientist: $95,388; Material Science Engineer: $76,601; Material Analyst: $75,018.

Material Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Material Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Material Engineer in Rhode Island is $103,184 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,853
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,632 to $112,433
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,024

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Material Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,433	$9,369	$2,162	$54
Average	$103,184	$8,599	$1,984	$50
25th Percentile	$92,632	$7,719	$1,781	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Material Engineer Salaries

A Material Engineer'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 Material Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Material Engineer'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): $78,816
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,096
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,383
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,641
Expert (over 8 years): $157,380

Levels	Salary
Materials... Level Material Engineer	$78,816
Materials... Level Material Engineer	$93,096
Material ... Level Material Engineer	$105,383
Materials... Level Material Engineer	$128,641
Materials... Level Material Engineer	$157,380

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How Do Material Engineer 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 Material Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $110,190.
California: $109,772.
Massachusetts: $108,309.

District of Columbia $110,190 California $109,772 Massachusetts $108,309 Washington $107,911 New Jersey $107,872 Alaska $107,732 Connecticut $106,359 New York $105,802

Hawaii $104,020 Rhode Island $103,184 Maryland $102,617 Minnesota $101,841 Colorado $101,542 Illinois $101,442 Oregon $101,064 Delaware $100,786

New Hampshire $100,610 Virginia $100,218 Pennsylvania $99,074 Nevada $98,497 North Dakota $98,308 Michigan $98,009 Wisconsin $97,899 Vermont $97,681

Texas $97,073 Maine $97,034 Arizona $96,974 Ohio $96,904 Georgia $95,989 Indiana $95,531 Wyoming $95,441 Utah $95,302

Iowa $95,242 Kansas $94,765 Louisiana $94,625 North Carolina $94,575 Missouri $94,556 Florida $94,167 Montana $93,958 Nebraska $93,759

Kentucky $93,650 South Carolina $93,252 Tennessee $93,003 Idaho $92,904 New Mexico $92,177 Oklahoma $92,018 Alabama $91,431 South Dakota $90,445

Arkansas $89,908 West Virginia $89,619 Mississippi $88,753

Top Paying Cities for Material Engineers

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: $104,474
Albion: $103,591
Ashaway: $104,276

Adamsville, RI $104,474 Albion, RI $103,591 Ashaway, RI $104,276 Barrington, RI $103,318 Block Island, RI $103,894 Bradford, RI $104,213 Bristol, RI $103,717 Carolina, RI $104,041

Charlestown, RI $104,079 Chepachet, RI $103,872 Clayville, RI $103,582 Coventry, RI $103,587 West Greenwich, RI $103,873 East Greenwich, RI $103,517 Exeter, RI $103,844 Fiskeville, RI $103,316

Forestdale, RI $104,113 Foster, RI $103,817 Glendale, RI $104,121 Greene, RI $103,953 Greenville, RI $103,356 Harmony, RI $103,490 Harrisville, RI $104,076 Hope, RI $103,381

Hope Valley, RI $104,184 Hopkinton, RI $104,322 Jamestown, RI $103,973 Kenyon, RI $104,028 Little Compton, RI $104,458 Manville, RI $103,727 Mapleville, RI $103,892 Newport, RI $104,078

Middletown, RI $104,124 North Kingstown, RI $103,696 North Scituate, RI $103,491 Oakland, RI $104,004 Pascoag, RI $104,144 Pawtucket, RI $103,164 Central Falls, RI $103,210 Cumberland, RI $103,796

Lincoln, RI $103,313 Portsmouth, RI $104,067 Prudence Island, RI $103,853 Rockville, RI $104,306 Saunderstown, RI $103,911 Shannock, RI $104,034 Slatersville, RI $104,114 Slocum, RI $103,908

Tiverton, RI $104,383 Wakefield, RI $103,999 Kingston, RI $103,959 Narragansett, RI $104,028 Peace Dale, RI $103,986 Warren, RI $103,585 Warwick, RI $103,297 Westerly, RI $104,301

West Kingston, RI $103,992 West Warwick, RI $103,423 Wood River Junction, RI $104,141 Woonsocket, RI $104,119 North Smithfield, RI $103,882 Wyoming, RI $104,034 Providence, RI $103,134 Cranston, RI $103,148

North Providence, RI $103,160 East Providence, RI $103,141 Riverside, RI $103,174 Rumford, RI $103,159 Smithfield, RI $103,368 Johnston, RI $103,195

Material Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material Engineer'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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$92,632

Average $103,184/year

$112,433

$7,719

Average $8,599/month

$9,369

$1,781

Average $1,984/week

$2,162

$45

Average $50/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,433	$9,369	$2,162	$54
Average	$103,184	$8,599	$1,984	$50
25th Percentile	$92,632	$7,719	$1,781	$45

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