How much does a materials engineer make in Washington?
$140,600a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $67.62 an hour or $11,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.62
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,590Median: $140,600Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| 25th | $113,800 | $54.70 | |
| Median | $140,600 | $67.62 | |
| 75th | $180,500 | $86.77 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $67.62 ($140,600 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $140,600 against $112,900 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Washington rank for materials engineer pay?
6 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.