Materials Engineer Salary in California
Based on 3K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$127,550
$61.322/hr
vs National Average
$104,882
+21.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$87K – $182K
3K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $87,070 |
| 25th percentile | $106,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $127,550 |
| 75th percentile | $153,110 |
| 90th percentile | $181,500 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,180 |
| 2023 | $118,270 |
| 2024 | $127,550 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,180 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $118,270 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $127,550 | $104,882 |