Materials Engineers Salary in Rhode Island
Materials Engineers in Rhode Island earn a median of $87,180 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,270; the top 10% earn over $140,450. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near Rhode Island
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- Chemical Engineers$111,590 median in Rhode Island
- Nanosystems Engineers$117,080 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$116,230 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$109,350 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Microsystems Engineers$117,080 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Rhode Island
How much do materials engineers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $87,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,270 and the top 10% earn over $140,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 45 (−23% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.