Average salary, compensation, and wages for Materials engineers in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of materials engineers were $62,590 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $49,810 and $77,500. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $39,360, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,690. According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelor�s degree candidates in materials engineering received starting offers averaging $44,680 a year. More information on Materials engineers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Materials engineers occupation Number of Materials engineers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Materials engineers Working conditions for Materials engineers Significant points for Materials engineers Training requirements for Materials engineers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |