How much does a materials engineer make in Massachusetts?
$114,100a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Massachusetts. That is $54.86 an hour or $9,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.86
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,980Median: $114,100Highest 10%: $167,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,980 | $37.49 | |
| 25th | $96,930 | $46.60 | |
| Median | $114,100 | $54.86 | |
| 75th | $143,000 | $68.73 | |
| 90th | $167,200 | $80.38 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Worcester, MA | $114,100 |
| Boston, MA | $111,500 |
| Providence, RI | $101,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 14. Florida | $118,800 |
| 15. Texas | $117,700 |
| 16. Virginia | $116,700 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $114,100 |
| 18. Wyoming | $111,000 |
| 19. Alabama | $107,600 |
| 20. New Jersey | $106,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $54.86 ($114,100 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $114,100 against $112,900 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for materials engineer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 17 of 45 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays materials engineers the most?
Worcester, MA, with a median of $114,100 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.