As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Materials Engineer III in the United States is $101,192. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,311 to $109,435, with most professionals earning between $88,046 and $116,940.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $109,435 | $9,120 | $2,105 | $53 |
| Average | $101,192 | $8,433 | $1,946 | $49 |
| 25th Percentile | $94,311 | $7,859 | $1,814 | $45 |
An entry-level Materials Engineer III with less than 1 year of experience earns about $98,111. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $98,624. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $99,651. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $103,653, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $105,867.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Materials Engineer III | $98,111 |
| Intermediate Level Materials Engineer III | $98,624 |
| Senior Level Materials Engineer III | $99,651 |
| Specialist Level Materials Engineer III | $103,653 |
| Expert Level Materials Engineer III | $105,867 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Materials Engineer III compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $107,580 in 2023 to approximately $106,849 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Materials Engineer III salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $101,192 | 71.5% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,741 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,250 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $2,024 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 5.9% | ||
| Pension | $5,464 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $12,454 | 8.8% | ||
| Total Compensation | $141,478 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 1.0% |
| Associates | 1.0% |
| Bachelors | 21.8% |
| Masters | 31.7% |
| Doctorate | 44.6% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Materials Engineer III is $101,192. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Materials Engineer III is $49; the average weekly pay of Materials Engineer III is $1,946; the average monthly pay of Materials Engineer III is $8,433.
A Materials Engineer III's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Materials Engineer III earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Materials Engineer III is $127,633.
The highest pay for Materials Engineer III is $116,940.
The lowest pay for Materials Engineer III is $88,046.
Plans for the most cost-effective utilization of materials. Applies knowledge of material science to recommend engineering and manufacturing changes to attain design objectives in the most economical manner possible. Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine the appropriate materials needed to achieve successful completion of initiatives. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.
Casting: Casting is a manufacturing process in which a liquid material is usually poured into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. It is used for making complex shapes that would be otherwise difficult.
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