How much does a materials engineer make in Seattle?
$156,100a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $75.06 an hour or $13,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.06
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,060Median: $156,100Highest 10%: $213,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,060 | $46.18 | |
| 25th | $128,700 | $61.88 | |
| Median | $156,100 | $75.06 | |
| 75th | $178,700 | $85.92 | |
| 90th | $213,400 | $102.59 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| Portland, OR | $128,300 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $169,100 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $163,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $161,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $140,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $138,900 |
| Engineer | $137,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $131,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $129,800 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $128,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $128,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $75.06 ($156,100 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $156,100 against $112,900 nationally, 38% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $139,800, so Seattle pays 12% more.
Where does Seattle rank for materials engineer pay?
2 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,400 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.