Published career
Materials Engineers
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
Median pay
$112,860
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 17-2131
Growth
7.5%
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 17-2131
Openings
1.3k
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 17-2131
Education
Bachelor's degree
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 17-2131
Hazard exposure
2.3 raw · CX scale
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 17-2131.00
Public interaction: 77% relative
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 17-2131.00
Standing: 33% relative
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 17-2131.00
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