Salary for Materials Engineers

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Materials engineers develop new uses for existing materials, and create new materials in order to meet the needs of end users. Their role may include evaluating the potential strengths and weaknesses of particular materials, and developing machinery and processes used in the manufacture of materials. Often, they must work to meet design and performance specifications in the construction of new materials. Engineers from various disciplines work in this field, and may specialize in the use of plastics and polymers, ceramics, glass, and naturally occurring compounds, among others. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is expected for this occupation, although many materials engineers have Master's or doctoral degrees.

A Materials Engineer can earn a pay level of somewhere between 64000 to 96000 based on education and experience. Materials Engineers can expect salaries of Eighty Four Thousand Six Hundred dollars per annum.

Materials Engineers are paid the highest in Maryland, where they receive an average pay rate of near $108840. Employees with these jobs can get the highest pay in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, which has an average salary rate of $103220.

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