Metallurgy Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Metallurgy Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Metallurgy Engineer in the United States is $75,134 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,458
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,244 to $79,491
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,151
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View as table View as graph 25% $66,244 10% $58,151 90% $83,458 75% $79,491 $75,134 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Metallurgy Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $79,491 $6,624 $1,529 $38
Average $75,134 $6,261 $1,445 $36
25th Percentile $66,244 $5,520 $1,274 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Metallurgy Engineer Salaries

A Metallurgy 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Metallurgy Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Metallurgy 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): $76,986
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,949
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,063
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,492
  • Expert (over 8 years): $141,240
Levels Salary
Metallurg... Level Metallurgy Engineer$76,986
Metallurg... Level Metallurgy Engineer$90,949
Metallurg... Level Metallurgy Engineer$100,063
Metallurg... Level Metallurgy Engineer$121,492
Metallurg... Level Metallurgy Engineer$141,240
$76,986 0 yr
$90,949 < 2 yrs
$100,063 2-4 yrs
$121,492 5-8 yrs
$141,240 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Metallurgy 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:

  • San Jose: $94,766
  • San Francisco: $93,729
  • Oakland: $91,753

What Skills Can Increase a Metallurgy Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 15.51% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • ISO (Mentioned in 2.14% Job Postings): The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
  • Environmental Compliance (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Environmental Compliance means conforming to environmental laws, regulations, standards and other requirements such as site permits to operate. In recent years, environmental concerns have led to a significant increase in the number and scope of compliance imperatives across all global regulatory environments. Being closely related, environmental concerns and compliance activities are increasingly being aligned with corporate performance goals and being integrated to some extent to avoid conflicts, wasteful overlaps, and gaps. Compliance with the above requirements and obligations, requires meeting certain conditions. Typically, these include: Managing monitoring programmes or schedules, ensuring that the monitoring required in the permit has been done, at the correct locations, for the correct parameters, and at the correct frequency Pre-processing, performing calculations and validating the data for compliance with any alert or reporting levels Generating routine compliance reports for authorities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 15.51%
ISO 2.14%
Environmental Compliance 1.51%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Metallurgy Engineer's salary.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Dedication
$82,647
10%
Coaching
$77,388
3%
Planning
$76,636
2%
Innovation
$76,636
2%
Project Management
$75,885
1%
Materials Engineering
$75,885
1%
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Metallurgy Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Metallurgy Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Metallurgy Engineer positions in MFG Nondurable or Energy & Utilities typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Metallurgy Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Metallurgy Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$90,161$43.020%
MFG Durable$78,890$38.05%

How Education impacts a Metallurgy Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Metallurgy Engineers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Metallurgy Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $76,939 and $82,315).

Metallurgy Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Metallurgy Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.3%
High School 50.0%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 36.7%
Doctorate 10.0%
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Metallurgy Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Metallurgy 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Metallurgy Engineer

Salaries for a Metallurgy Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,668 in 2023 to around $70,938 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Metallurgy Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Metallurgy Engineer Over Time

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$71,668
2024
$71,269
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FAQ about Metallurgy Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Metallurgy Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Metallurgy Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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