Materials Engineers pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $169,600 or more. The middle half of materials engineers in New York earn between $104,820 and $162,770.
- $87K10th
- $105K25th
- $147KMedian
- $163K75th
- $170K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $137,070 | $11,422 | $65.90 |
| Median | $147,490 | $12,291 | $70.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,820 | $8,735 | $50.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $162,770 | $13,564 | $78.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Materials Engineers pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Materials engineers in New York earn 11% more than the New York State average ($123,860) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($120,250). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $112,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $137,070 | $147,490 | $87,160 | $169,600 | 330 |
| New York State | $123,860 | $125,900 | $73,920 | $168,120 | 590 |
| United States | $120,250 | $112,860 | $72,300 | $175,720 | 22,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Materials Engineers salary after taxes in New York
On the average salary of $137,070, a single filer in New York takes home about $97,777 a year, or $8,148 a month and $3,761 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $98,412 | $8,201 |
| Working in NY | $97,777 | $8,148 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for materials engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $137,070 buys what about $121,772 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Materials Engineers salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 4 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for materials engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($156,740).
- San Jose, CA$156,740
- Seattle, WA$153,780
- Washington, DC$145,070
- Boulder, CO$143,470
- Houston, TX$138,820
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Materials Engineers salary in New York: questions
How much do materials engineers make an hour in New York?
$65.90 an hour on average, and $70.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level materials engineers salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the materials engineers take-home pay in New York?
About $97,777 a year ($8,148 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $137,070. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do materials engineers earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($120,250).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2131; area New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.23, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.23).
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