Materials Engineers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Materials Engineers *
U S |
$38.18 | $48.96 | $63.31 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$39.82 | $50.02 | $63.92 |
Central Minnesota |
$38.76 | $58.25 | $75.05 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$39.83 | $50.83 | $65.00 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 430 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Materials Engineers most often work?
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 257 new Materials Engineers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 25,100 | 27,200 | 2,100 | 8.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 384 | 406 | 22 | 5.7% |
| Central Minnesota | 14 | 18 | 4 | 28.6% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 334 | 353 | 19 | 5.7% |
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