How much does a materials engineer make in New York?
$147,500a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $70.91 an hour or $12,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.91
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,160Median: $147,500Highest 10%: $169,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,160 | $41.90 | |
| 25th | $104,800 | $50.39 | |
| Median | $147,500 | $70.91 | |
| 75th | $162,800 | $78.25 | |
| 90th | $169,600 | $81.54 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| Albany, NY | $134,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $106,500 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $160,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $144,900 |
| Engineer | $135,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,300 |
| Chemical Engineer | $126,800 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $126,600 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $112,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $111,400 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $110,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $110,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $70.91 ($147,500 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $147,500 against $112,900 nationally, 31% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $125,900, so New York pays 17% more.
Where does New York rank for materials engineer pay?
4 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $87,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,600 or more.
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.