Materials Engineers Salary in Washington
Materials Engineers in Washington earn a median of $139,840 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $139,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,570; the top 10% earn over $199,250. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Materials Scientists$127,250 median in Washington
- Chemical Engineers$128,290 median in Washington
- Aerospace Engineers$158,370 median in Washington
- Nanosystems Engineers$134,570 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$110,430 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$129,050 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Washington
How much do materials engineers make in Washington?
The median is $139,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,570 and the top 10% earn over $199,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 45 (+24% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.