Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer in the United States is $151,656 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

However, an Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $162,609
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,763 to $157,389
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,756
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Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $157,389 $13,116 $3,027 $76
Average $151,656 $12,638 $2,916 $73
25th Percentile $141,763 $11,814 $2,726 $68
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Key Factors That Influence Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer Salaries

An Expert/Consultant Level Materials 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 Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Expert/Consultant Level Materials 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): $89,455
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $101,260
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,641
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,235
  • Expert (over 8 years): $139,939
Levels Salary
Materials... Level Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer$89,455
Materials... Level Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer$101,260
Materials... Level Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer$123,641
Expert/Co... Level Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer$151,235
Materials... Level Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer$139,939
$89,455 0 yr
$101,260 < 2 yrs
$123,641 2-4 yrs
$151,235 5-8 yrs
$139,939 > 8 yrs
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How Do Expert/Consultant Level Materials 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 Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $167,914.
  • California: $167,277.
  • Massachusetts: $165,047.

Top Paying Cities for Expert/Consultant Level Materials 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: $191,284
  • San Francisco: $189,189
  • Oakland: $185,202

What Skills Can Increase an Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 17.06% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.18% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 17.06%
Economics 1.76%
Continuous Improvement 1.18%
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 an Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer's salary.
  • SEM: Can increase your salary by up to 44%.
  • Failure Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Production Process: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
SEM
$218,385
44%
Failure Analysis
$197,153
30%
Production Process
$195,636
29%
Economics
$189,570
25%
Quality Management
$183,504
21%
Collaboration
$180,471
19%
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Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$197,153$95.030%
Financial Services$181,987$87.020%
Biotechnology$174,404$84.015%
Energy & Utilities$174,404$84.015%
Software & Networking$174,404$84.015%

How Education impacts an Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $168,307 and $177,451).

Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.5%
High School 24.1%
Associates 2.5%
Bachelors 24.1%
Masters 29.1%
Doctorate 44.3%
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Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Expert/Consultant Level Materials 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 Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer

Salaries for an Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $148,219 in 2023 to around $145,980 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer Over Time

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$148,219
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FAQ about Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Expert/Consultant Level Materials Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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