How much does a materials engineer make in New York?
$125,900a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in New York. That is $60.53 an hour or $10,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.53
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,920Median: $125,900Highest 10%: $168,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| 25th | $88,380 | $42.49 | |
| Median | $125,900 | $60.53 | |
| 75th | $162,800 | $78.25 | |
| 90th | $168,100 | $80.83 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $147,500 |
| Albany, NY | $134,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $106,500 |
| Utica, NY | $71,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 5. Louisiana | $128,700 |
| 6. California | $128,500 |
| 7. Illinois | $126,600 |
| 8. New York | $125,900 |
| 9. Colorado | $124,000 |
| 10. Alaska | $123,400 |
| 11. Oregon | $122,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $60.53 ($125,900 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $125,900 against $112,900 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New York rank for materials engineer pay?
New York ranks 8 of 45 states.
Which city in New York pays materials engineers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $147,500 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.