Materials Engineers Salary in New York
Materials Engineers in New York earn a median of $125,900 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,920; the top 10% earn over $168,120. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near New York
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Materials Engineers pay in New York
How much do materials engineers make in New York?
The median is $125,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,920 and the top 10% earn over $168,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 45 (+12% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.