Materials Engineer Salary in Norfolk, VA

How much does a Materials Engineer make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Materials Engineer in Norfolk, VA is $109,304. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $90,852 to a high of $130,692, with most professionals earning between $99,646 and $120,499.

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Develop Materials technology solutions/programs for all Platforms based on Product and Process plans with full accountability over the solutions (Develop and implementation).

February 03, 2023

Participate on a design team in the selection and testing of materials (adhesives, polymers, composites, metals, optics), process research and development, failure investigation, contamination control or other such activities.

March 16, 2023

Provides expert advice and consultation on and resolves complex Metallurgy and/or Materials technical problems associated with surveillance of major, critical DoD acquisition contracts in all program life cycle stages and next generation equipment for DoD weapon systems, supporting systems, and other material and non-material requirements in support of warfighters worldwide.

March 24, 2023

Support the Science and Technology (S&T) community in the development of advanced weapon technologies and concepts, to include weapon-platform integration, to achieve revolutionary improvements to weapon effectiveness.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Materials Engineer in Norfolk, VA

Average Base Salary

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99646

120499

109304

Average Total Cash Compensation

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103114

126410

113443

What is the average salary for Materials Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Materials Engineer in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Materials Engineer ranges from $99,646 to $120,499 with the average base salary of $109,304. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,114 to $126,410 with the average total cash compensation of $113,443.

View Average Salary for Materials Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$109,304	$99,646 - $120,499
Bonus	$4,139	$3,468 - $5,910
Total Pay	$113,443	$103,114 - $126,410

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Materials Engineer Salary Near Norfolk, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,646 - $120,499	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,518 - $120,345	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,239 - $122,426	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,869 - $120,769	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,486 - $120,307	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,869 - $120,769	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA

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About Norfolk, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 42 square miles (110 km2) (43.9%) is water. Norfolk is located at 36°55′N 76°12′W / 36.917°N 76.200°W / 36.917; -76.200 (36.8857° N, 76.2599° W) The city is located at the southeastern corner of Virginia at the junction of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the United States, with an estimated...

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