How much does a materials engineer make in Virginia?
$116,700a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Virginia. That is $56.12 an hour or $9,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.12
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,490Median: $116,700Highest 10%: $170,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,490 | $37.25 | |
| 25th | $83,840 | $40.31 | |
| Median | $116,700 | $56.12 | |
| 75th | $137,400 | $66.06 | |
| 90th | $170,200 | $81.83 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $140,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $116,700 |
| Richmond, VA | $102,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 13. South Carolina | $121,600 |
| 14. Florida | $118,800 |
| 15. Texas | $117,700 |
| 16. Virginia | $116,700 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $114,100 |
| 18. Wyoming | $111,000 |
| 19. Alabama | $107,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $56.12 ($116,700 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $116,700 against $112,900 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Virginia rank for materials engineer pay?
Virginia ranks 16 of 45 states.
Which city in Virginia pays materials engineers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $140,600 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.