Materials Engineers Salary in Virginia
Materials Engineers in Virginia earn a median of $116,720 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $116,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,490; the top 10% earn over $170,210. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Materials Scientists$124,150 median in Virginia
- Chemical Engineers$136,380 median in Virginia
- Aerospace Engineers$143,210 median in Virginia
- Nanosystems Engineers$148,160 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$104,180 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$102,550 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Virginia
How much do materials engineers make in Virginia?
The median is $116,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,490 and the top 10% earn over $170,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 45 (+3% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.