Wages vary by employer and the area of the country. The engineer's level of experience, education, and responsibility all affect wages.
Materials engineers who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
Materials engineers (SOC 17-2131)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $31.81 | $48.00 | $56.66 |
| Yearly | $66,170 | $99,827 | $117,865 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $36.98 | $49.73 | $56.94 |
| Yearly | $76,926 | $103,436 | $118,427 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $31.81 | $31.81 | $53.07 |
| Yearly | $66,169 | $66,170 | $110,386 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $43.81 | $56.63 | $62.65 |
| Yearly | $91,133 | $117,789 | $130,306 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $44.25 | $47.52 | $51.88 |
| Yearly | $92,055 | $98,835 | $107,907 | |
| United States | Hourly | $38.84 | $50.05 | $63.99 |
| Yearly | $80,790 | $104,100 | $133,090 | |