How much does a materials engineer make in Delaware?
$131,300a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Delaware. That is $63.13 an hour or $10,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.13
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,600Median: $131,300Highest 10%: $182,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,600 | $48.38 | |
| 25th | $101,000 | $48.55 | |
| Median | $131,300 | $63.13 | |
| 75th | $166,000 | $79.79 | |
| 90th | $182,400 | $87.69 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $125,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 1. New Mexico | $165,600 |
| 2. Maryland | $140,600 |
| 3. Washington | $139,800 |
| 4. Delaware | $131,300 |
| 5. Louisiana | $128,700 |
| 6. California | $128,500 |
| 7. Illinois | $126,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $63.13 ($131,300 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $131,300 against $112,900 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Delaware rank for materials engineer pay?
Delaware ranks 4 of 45 states.
Which city in Delaware pays materials engineers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $125,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.