Material And Process Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Material And Process Engineer make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Material And Process Engineer in the United States is $121,735 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,910
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,915 to $131,772
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,974
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Material And Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $131,772 $10,981 $2,534 $63
Average $121,735 $10,145 $2,341 $59
25th Percentile $111,915 $9,326 $2,152 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Material And Process Engineer Salaries

A Material And Process 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 Material And Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Material And Process 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): $88,605
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,299
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,417
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,782
  • Expert (over 8 years): $138,600
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Materials... Level Material And Process Engineer$88,605
Materials... Level Material And Process Engineer$100,299
Material ... Level Material And Process Engineer$122,417
Materials... Level Material And Process Engineer$149,782
Materials... Level Material And Process Engineer$138,600
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$122,417 2-4 yrs
$149,782 5-8 yrs
$138,600 > 8 yrs
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How Do Material And Process 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 And Process Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $134,785.
  • California: $134,274.
  • Massachusetts: $132,484.

Top Paying Cities for Material And Process 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: $153,544
  • San Francisco: $152,035
  • Oakland: $148,663

What Skills Can Increase a Material And Process Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 4.2% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 3.71% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
  • Shipping and Receiving (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): Managing and maintaining records of all products shipped and received to ensure the correct filing of orders.
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Planning 4.2%
Material Handling 3.71%
Shipping and Receiving 2.46%
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 Material And Process Engineer's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Aviation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
 $132,691
9%
Aviation
 $130,256
7%
Verbal Communication
 $127,822
5%
Innovation
 $127,822
5%
Organizational Skills
 $126,604
4%
Flexibility
 $126,604
4%
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How Education impacts a Material And Process Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Material And Process 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 a Material And Process Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $135,585 and $143,138).

Material And Process Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Material And Process Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.8%
High School 41.7%
Associates 37.5%
Bachelors 20.8%
Masters 41.7%
Doctorate 37.5%
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Material And Process Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material And Process 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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$111,915
Average $121,735/year
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Average $10,145/month
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Average $2,341/week
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Average $59/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $131,772 $10,981 $2,534 $63
Average $121,735 $10,145 $2,341 $59
25th Percentile $111,915 $9,326 $2,152 $54

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Salary Trends for Material And Process Engineer

Salaries for a Material And Process Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $122,690 in 2023 to around $121,578 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Material And Process Engineer salary trends, .

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