Materials Engineer Salary in Albany, NY

How much does a Materials Engineer make in Albany, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Materials Engineer in Albany, NY is $118,253. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $98,291 to a high of $141,393, with most professionals earning between $107,804 and $130,365.

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Develop Materials technology solutions/programs for all Platforms based on Product and Process plans with full accountability over the solutions (Develop and implementation).

February 03, 2023

Participate on a design team in the selection and testing of materials (adhesives, polymers, composites, metals, optics), process research and development, failure investigation, contamination control or other such activities.

March 16, 2023

Provides expert advice and consultation on and resolves complex Metallurgy and/or Materials technical problems associated with surveillance of major, critical DoD acquisition contracts in all program life cycle stages and next generation equipment for DoD weapon systems, supporting systems, and other material and non-material requirements in support of warfighters worldwide.

March 24, 2023

Support the Science and Technology (S&T) community in the development of advanced weapon technologies and concepts, to include weapon-platform integration, to achieve revolutionary improvements to weapon effectiveness.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Materials Engineer in Albany, NY

Average Base Salary

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107804

130365

118253

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

111556

136760

122731

What is the average salary for Materials Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Materials Engineer in Albany, NY. The base salary for Materials Engineer ranges from $107,804 to $130,365 with the average base salary of $118,253. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,556 to $136,760 with the average total cash compensation of $122,731.

View Average Salary for Materials Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,253	$107,804 - $130,365
Bonus	$4,478	$3,752 - $6,394
Total Pay	$122,731	$111,556 - $136,760

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Materials Engineer Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,539 - $130,044	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,762 - $130,314	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,260 - $140,591	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,983 - $131,791	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,571 - $130,083	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,840 - $136,455	COMPARE TO Albany, NY

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About Albany, New York

Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City. Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...

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