Materials Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Materials Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Materials Engineer in Hawaii is $109,681 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,046
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,760 to $119,818
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,726

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Materials Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,818	$9,985	$2,304	$58
Average	$109,681	$9,140	$2,109	$53
25th Percentile	$99,760	$8,313	$1,918	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Materials Engineer Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Materials Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $81,478
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,235
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,936
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,968
Expert (over 8 years): $162,683

Levels	Salary
Materials... Level Materials Engineer	$81,478
Materials... Level Materials Engineer	$96,235
Materials... Level Materials Engineer	$108,936
Materials... Level Materials Engineer	$132,968
Materials... Level Materials Engineer	$162,683

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

District of Columbia: $116,187.
California: $115,747.
Massachusetts: $114,204.

District of Columbia $116,187 California $115,747 Massachusetts $114,204 Washington $113,784 New Jersey $113,742 Alaska $113,595 Connecticut $112,147 New York $111,560

Hawaii $109,681 Rhode Island $108,800 Maryland $108,202 Minnesota $107,383 Colorado $107,068 Illinois $106,963 Oregon $106,565 Delaware $106,271

New Hampshire $106,086 Virginia $105,673 Pennsylvania $104,466 Nevada $103,857 North Dakota $103,658 Michigan $103,343 Wisconsin $103,228 Vermont $102,997

Texas $102,357 Maine $102,315 Arizona $102,252 Ohio $102,178 Georgia $101,213 Indiana $100,730 Wyoming $100,636 Utah $100,489

Iowa $100,426 Kansas $99,922 Louisiana $99,775 North Carolina $99,723 Missouri $99,702 Florida $99,292 Montana $99,072 Nebraska $98,862

Kentucky $98,747 South Carolina $98,327 Tennessee $98,065 Idaho $97,960 New Mexico $97,194 Oklahoma $97,026 Alabama $96,407 South Dakota $95,368

Arkansas $94,801 West Virginia $94,497 Mississippi $93,584

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Aiea: $109,125
Anahola: $108,390
Captain Cook: $108,390

Aiea, HI $109,125 Anahola, HI $108,390 Captain Cook, HI $108,390 Eleele, HI $108,390 Ewa Beach, HI $109,125 Kapolei, HI $108,884 Haiku, HI $108,390 Hakalau, HI $108,390

Haleiwa, HI $108,390 Hana, HI $108,390 Hanalei, HI $108,390 Hanamaulu, HI $108,390 Hanapepe, HI $108,390 Hauula, HI $108,632 Hawaii National Park, HI $108,390 Hawi, HI $108,390

Hilo, HI $108,390 Princeville, HI $108,390 Holualoa, HI $108,390 Honaunau, HI $108,390 Honokaa, HI $108,390 Honomu, HI $108,390 Hoolehua, HI $108,390 Kaaawa, HI $108,831

Kahuku, HI $108,390 Kahului, HI $108,390 Kailua, HI $109,125 Ocean View, HI $108,390 Waikoloa, HI $108,390 Keauhou, HI $108,390 Kailua Kona, HI $108,390 Kalaheo, HI $108,390

Kalaupapa, HI $108,390 Kamuela, HI $108,390 Kaneohe, HI $109,125 Kapaa, HI $108,390 Kaumakani, HI $108,390 Kaunakakai, HI $108,390 Keaau, HI $108,390 Kealakekua, HI $108,390

Kealia, HI $108,390 Kekaha, HI $108,390 Kihei, HI $108,390 Kilauea, HI $108,390 Kapaau, HI $108,390 Koloa, HI $108,390 Kualapuu, HI $108,390 Kunia, HI $108,779

Kurtistown, HI $108,390 Lahaina, HI $108,390 Laie, HI $108,485 Lanai City, HI $108,390 Laupahoehoe, HI $108,390 Lawai, HI $108,390 Lihue, HI $108,390 Makawao, HI $108,390

Makaweli, HI $108,390 Maunaloa, HI $108,390 Mountain View, HI $108,390 Naalehu, HI $108,390 Ninole, HI $108,390 Ookala, HI $108,390 Paauilo, HI $108,390 Pahala, HI $108,390

Pahoa, HI $108,390 Paia, HI $108,390 Papaaloa, HI $108,390 Papaikou, HI $108,390 Pearl City, HI $109,125 Pepeekeo, HI $108,390 Puunene, HI $108,390 Volcano, HI $108,390

Wahiawa, HI $108,779 Pukalani, HI $108,390 Mililani, HI $108,926 Kula, HI $108,390 Waialua, HI $108,390 Waianae, HI $108,485 Wailuku, HI $108,390 Waimanalo, HI $109,125

Waimea, HI $108,390 Waipahu, HI $109,073 Honolulu, HI $109,125 J B P H H, HI $109,125 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $108,831 Schofield Barracks, HI $108,737 Fort Shafter, HI $109,125 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $109,125

Camp H M Smith, HI $109,125 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $109,073 Wake Island, HI $109,125

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

Understanding how a 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 April 01, 2026

$99,760

Average $109,681/year

$119,818

$8,313

Average $9,140/month

$9,985

$1,918

Average $2,109/week

$2,304

$48

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,818	$9,985	$2,304	$58
Average	$109,681	$9,140	$2,109	$53
25th Percentile	$99,760	$8,313	$1,918	$48

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