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SOC 17-2131·Architecture & EngineeringOpportunity job
Materials Engineers
Median wage
$125,293
10-yr outlook
+3.0%by 2032
Openings / year
42
Workers in NY
750
How pay grows with experience
Materials Engineers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $80,203 |
| Median (typical) | $125,293 |
| Experienced | $147,010 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Materials Engineers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $162,499 |
| Long Island | $147,388 |
| Capital Region | $133,822 |
| Southern Tier | $116,554 |
| Western New York | $106,349 |
| Finger Lakes | $105,925 |
| Central New York | $84,550 |
| Mohawk Valley | $67,920 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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