Materials Engineers Salary in Connecticut
Materials Engineers in Connecticut earn a median of $122,300 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $88,330; the top 10% earn over $155,440. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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- Materials Scientists$130,320 median in Connecticut
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- Nanosystems Engineers$124,110 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$105,090 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$104,160 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Connecticut
How much do materials engineers make in Connecticut?
The median is $122,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $88,330 and the top 10% earn over $155,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 45 (+8% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.