Materials Engineers Salary in Massachusetts
Materials Engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $114,100 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $114,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,980; the top 10% earn over $167,180. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near Massachusetts
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- Materials Scientists$132,600 median in Massachusetts
- Chemical Engineers$118,000 median in Massachusetts
- Aerospace Engineers$149,470 median in Massachusetts
- Nanosystems Engineers$131,260 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$119,300 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$109,420 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Massachusetts
How much do materials engineers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $114,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,980 and the top 10% earn over $167,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 45 (+1% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.