(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Materials Engineers

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications.

Salary Breakdown

Materials Engineers

Average

$81,290

ANNUAL

$39.08

HOURLY

Entry Level

$38,200

ANNUAL

$18.36

HOURLY

Mid Level

$78,190

ANNUAL

$37.59

HOURLY

Expert Level

$123,700

ANNUAL

$59.47

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Materials Engineers

660

Projected job openings through 2030


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Materials Engineers

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Materials Engineers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Chemistry

KNOWLEDGE

Physics

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Science

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Category Flexibility

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

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